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From Marilee's Pen

Stories about stories

Tips for parents, thoughts on reading, and the magic behind the books.

Bedtime Stories
Parenting

Bedtime Stories Are Essential

Whether it's a short poem or a long adventure, bedtime stories are a magical way to end the day. They build vocabulary, spark imagination, and create a ritual of closeness between parent and child that stays with kids for life. Keep the tradition alive, and watch your child's love for reading — and for you — grow stronger every night.

The best part? It doesn't have to be a long book. Even five minutes of shared storytelling signals to a child that this time belongs to them. That kind of presence is a gift no screen can replicate.

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Believing in Christmas Miracles
Holiday

Believing in Christmas Miracles

Christmas is about more than gifts — it's about hope, love, and believing in the magic within ourselves. Let The Snowman's Song inspire your child to never stop dreaming.

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Reading Sparks Creativity
Creativity

Reading Sparks Creativity

Creativity is the foundation of learning. By inspiring children to dream big and tell their own stories, we set them on a path to a lifetime of imagination and self-expression. A child who reads becomes a child who wonders — and a child who wonders can change the world.

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The Magic of a Mother's Love
Family

The Magic of a Mother's Love

Every day is an opportunity to say "I love you." Whether through words, actions, or bedtime stories, helping kids cherish their moms will shape them into compassionate, grateful individuals. A Mother's Love explores this bond in a way children can hold in their hands and return to again and again.

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