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Books I purchased recently -- and it should be immediately apparent why.


Simple, charming story about a girl, her stuffed bunny, and her pet roly-poly bug. The similarities to our Mimi are alarming.


Haven't read it yet, but the art is really beautiful and if you know me at all, you know I likes me the purty pitchers.

And since I couldn't find a book called "Philip" I settled for this:


which is the swingingest collection of poetry for kids (and not-so-much kids) that I've ever clapped eyes on. I demand that you buy at least one Calef Brown book today.

Finally, it's not a book but if anyone can track down a copy of this short film, you will be my personal hero for all time:



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Amy said…
I found it on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RcLZ6pedmo

have fun!
Anonymous said…
haha that was funny! thanks amy

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