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Understood Betsy, by Dorothy Canfield, illustrations by Catherine Barnes. Written in 1916.
Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. My copy was printed in 1946, and on the inside front cover, written in pencil: “This book belongs to: Gayla H. Dennis”– my mom. She loved this… Continue reading
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Brian’s Victory, by Ethel Calvert Phillips. Written in 1942.
Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. Brian lives in England. He loves his country, loves his family, loves his tiny village, loves riding the neighbor’s pony, Rob Roy, loves riding his… Continue reading
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Bunny Cakes, written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells. Written in 1997.
Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. Poor Max! He’s just a little kid who loves his Grandma and wants to help make her a birthday cake. Poor Ruby! She’s the big sister who… Continue reading
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Big Brother, by Charlotte Zolotow, written in 1960.
Once there was a little sister and a big brother who teased her. Let’s stop right there: don’t worry! The big brother teases his sister by pretending to do things that he really doesn’t do. He pretends to put tacks in her bed, eat… Continue reading
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