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In the beginning we go the wrong way
Day 1 in our quest to get to a conference on the environment without breaking the environment. I like trains and we’re about to go
Day 1 in our quest to get to a conference on the environment without breaking the environment. I like trains and we’re about to go
Planning a long voyage? Don’t forget the books! Want to find books your kids will love to read? There’s a new website called Shepherd you
Finding more magic in life . . . all around the world. Have you ever been surprised by meeting people like you? I remember doing
What does it look like when the book publishing industry becomes more sustainable? For many years, the usual way to publish books was to guess
Do you want the Trouble at the Valentine Factory audiobook? “. . . a zany story of ingenuity and collaboration . . .” –Jen McConnel,
I wish I’d asked what was the hardest part about working with a horse: keeping the rows straight or making the turn at the end
A package of seeds doesn’t cost very much . . . In the last few years, the world seems to be specializing in crises that
Fancy costumes, carnival songs and dances brighten up the dark days Some years Valentine’s Day and the biggest day of Germany’s Karneval fall on the
The sign over this archway says: Bee Market Gate This secret passageway leads to the Bee Market Gate in the medieval city of Michelstadt in
A Sneak Peek at the Cutting Floor for Trouble at the Valentine Factory None of the sketches on this page are in the newest Seven
Imagination is the best kind of kid-powered fun, even when there’s lots of legwork! The medieval Christmas Market in Siegburg, Germany has wonderful, people-powered entertainment.
Bee friendly 🙂 And Queen Ash is nowhere in sight. A perfect celebration on the Rhine River. A new Valentine fairy tale in the imaginary
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That would be a shame--unless you've changed your mind. That's allowed.
Talk to you soon!
Laurel