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Out of the Ordinary: Pop-up Books
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Mermaids – Revised Mermaids are a popular Halloween costume, so it can be a fun topic for storytime, too. Of course, mermaids and merpeople are not just for girls. For an activity, make one [continue reading]
Garbage Collectors
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Vox Books Adventure for Autistic Children
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