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CogsOfEncouragement
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Started this a bit before Christmas, and all the festivities of the season kept us from finishing it before tonight. We enjoyed it though, and I am glad I stumbled upon it last month. One of our favorite authors. Funny, clever, and heartfelt. My fifth grade son gives it 4 1/2 stars and I agree.
#advent #Advent2017 #12DaysOfChristmas #BedtimeBookClub

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My kids‘ #bookishgifts this year. We will read the Grabensteins together🙂
I also received an Amazon gift ecard which will be solely used to purchase books throughout 2018.
#Advent2017 #12DaysOfChristmas

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I recently started using the libby app to get library ebooks. I spent last week on an R&R getaway with my family. I ended up with much more time to read than I anticipated. I turned in a library book, checked out a library book, turned in a library book, and checked out a library book all while in another state! Each was a holiday book I enjoyed but certainly do not need to own. #advent #advent2017 #LibraryEBook

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Gingerbread Cookie Murder | Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, Leslie Meier
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More fun, festive reads. #advent #advent2017 #LibraryEBook

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Candy Cane Murder | Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, Leslie Meier
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Festive, easy read of short stories. I only knew the main character from the first story, but I took a quick liking to the other two sleuths. Very fun. #advent #advent2017 #LibraryEBook

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The Lump of Coal | Lemony Snicket
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Another book we borrow from the library year after year for the holidays.
#advent #advent2017 #backcover #EncouragementForAdvent

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5 out of 5
It is our tradition to borrow this from the library each December.
#advent #advent2017 #EncouragementForAdvent

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“The Christmas Tree Thief” by Chris Grabenstein
Found this short story by one of my favorite authors last night. Both kids have a short day at school. This is how I am going to spend my morning.
#advent #advent2017

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Happy National Cookie Day!
We did not plan to read this on cookie day, sometimes things just work out and make you smile about the sweet coincidence. My kids are getting older and we appreciated learning about the treats that are left for Santa in other parts of the world. Glad I grabbed this at the library when I saw it. #advent #advent2017

BookInMyHands I just brought this home yesterday! 7y
CogsOfEncouragement @BookInMyHands That is awesome! ❤️🎄❤️ 7y
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Reading and singing with the kids for #advent before bed.
#advent2017 #hope

Libby1 This book looks excellent! I just looked it up on Amazon UK and it‘s quite expensive to get here. Maybe I‘ll have some American family members find it for me. 7y
CogsOfEncouragement @Libby1 I was able to get the digital book on a sale. We enjoyed it a couple years ago, and used something else last year. It is a great resource and the kids were happy when I said we were using it again this year. 7y
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