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A cat and a bat who need very different seats for their picnic, a cat at a new school who finds a friend by naming the sound of rain, and a cat who boasts she can swim, then stops at the pool steps. Three finished books, free to read and hear tonight.
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Miso likes to sit. Bim likes to hang. They try a few very unsuitable picnic spots before finding one that works for both.
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“On Halloween evening, Miso tied on her leaf cape over her teal neckerchief. She packed two m…”
Juniper tries being loud, funny, and agreeable at her new school. Naming a rain sound with Ash gives her something of her own to say—and something to write to her old friend.
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“On her first morning at the new school, Juniper kept reaching for the place beside her where…”
Poppy boasts she can swim, then stops at the steps. Orla gives her time and a choice; one small splash is enough for today.
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“On the way to her first swimming lesson, Poppy marched beside Orla the otter. Her little bra…”
Choosing tonight’s book
Miso’s lantern picnic, for about six, ends with soft purrs at home. Poppy’s swimming lesson, for about seven, ends warm and dry after one small, brave splash. Juniper’s new-school story, for about nine, is for a child who is making a new friend and still missing an old one.
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