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A Little Cat with a Big Dream
by Chris Forsberg
Never give up. Never stop dreaming.
Ages 3–8DreamsPerseveranceCourage
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by Liz Forsberg · Ages 3–8
The Sand Monkey's Secret
“One sunset. One secret promise. A summer to remember.”
Every summer, Emma visits the beach with Grandma. This year, she meets a tiny Sand Monkey who shows her the magic in kindness, adventure, and keeping promises. Some secrets stay in the sand — and some stay in your heart forever.
Ages 3–8KindnessAdventureKeeping promises
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Sunset, sand, and a secret.
A handful of pages from the middle of the book — watercolour dunes, low golden light, and one very small friend who leaves surprises behind.
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“Some secrets stay in the sand — and some stay in your heart forever.”
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