Once Upon a Forest Fiction_Gift_Guide ” (Huffington Post)

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as well as the many challenges of designing

twists and turns will unnerve and surprise: Schweblin never takes the expected path and instead digs under the skin

both personal witness and possible allegory of the past

an eloquent princess

Once Upon a Forest Fiction_Gift_Guide ” (Huffington Post)This gorgeous picture book follows a helpful marmot working to save a forest recovering after a wildfire. Perfect for teaching children to practice kindness while developing an appreciation for animals and the earth. After a fire leaves the forest smoldering, a determined marmot and her resourceful bird friend set off on a rescue mission in this beautifully illustrated, wordless story. They clear away fallen branches and scorched bushes. They rake and