I get mail from readers and occasionally packages. But, I have never, ever received a package like the one that came from three girls in Mrs. Van Aken’s class. The girls — Brooklyn, Kiley and now Emma– have been friends since they discovered The Fences Between Us. But The Friendship Doll really spoke to them. Can you understand why my heart nearly burst with joy when I opened the box (with help from Winston) to discover wonderful little vignettes from the book?
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| Winston checks things out |
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| What could this be? |
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| Treasures belonging to Bunny, Lois, Willie Mae and Lucy |
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| Bunny’s special Gold Medal Crayons |
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| Lois’ Amelia Earhart hanky–knotted to hold her quarter |
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| A state quarter, thoughtful messages and the star Lois wished on! |
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| Willie Mae’s poems |
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| Brooklyn, Kiley and Emma’s wish to see the Space Needle |
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| Lucy’s treasures |
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| Pennies earned for writing letters; one blue ribbon and one green ribbon |
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| A treat for the author. . .who’s not sure she’ll share |
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| Where’s my treat? wonders Winston |
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| I believe this too! |
Dear Kirby, We love that you loved your package. We can see Winston was a HUGE help.
We love your books.
Your book lovers, Kiley, Brooklyn, and Emma
Very cool package! I haven’t gotten to read The Friendship Doll yet. I have it at the top of my stack. I mean on the front page of my Kindle. Can’t wait.
This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Bravo, young readers.