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11 Children’s Books About Bravery and Courage
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11 Children’s Books About Bravery and Courage

I’ve put together a list of books that discuss the topics of bravery and courage in the best way. These books are the stories I read with my kids and I can say that each book is loved by every member of our family. Below you will find the title of each book, a link to the Amazon listing, and a short review. I hope you enjoy reading.

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Gift Guide For Her | 614 Mom
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Gift Guide For Her | 614 Mom

The holidays are approaching and it’s time to finish up those gifts.  It’s important to remember that a lot of local businesses/small businesses close up shop earlier than bigger box stores.  Pay attention to shipping notices and when in doubt ask. There are a few items on this list that are perfect as last-minute gifts as well.  Enjoy :) 

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16 Books on Self Love and Kindness for Kids
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16 Books on Self Love and Kindness for Kids

Connecting to others through stories and learning through words is one of my biggest joys. I love spending hours in the book store with my kids and luckily for me, they love it too. 

While my kids go through phases of loving different characters I am always on the lookout for books with a really good message.  My oldest is at an age where mean girls are active and it’s caused me to look harder for books on kindness and self-love.  

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