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Cynthia Mackey

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North Vancouver, B.C., Canada

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https://www.booksbycindy.com/

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Children's, Poetry

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Cynthia Mackey is a children's author and her poetry appears in The Dirigible Balloon and Little Thoughts Press, Hit the Road magazine. Her debut picture book, If a Bumblebee Lands on Your Toe is set for publication with Yeehoo Press in 2025. She was mentored by highly acclaimed Canadian author, Jean E. Pendziwol. With a Bachelor of Education degree, Cynthia is a nature preschool educator. She works to bring elements of joy, playfulness, and social-emotional learning to her writing. For more information, visit her website at booksbycindy.com
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	If a Bumblebee Lands on Your Toe by Cynthia Mackey (Goodreads Author), Vikki Zhang (illustrator) 4.87 avg rating — 79 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Butterfly Sea by Cynthia Mackey (Goodreads Author), Marie-Laure Couët (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 17 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lullaby Monsters 3.25 avg rating — 16 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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If a Bumblebee Lands on Your Toe – Perfect Picture Book Friday

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The Genius of Birds

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I love how this book shows the power of young children who can help older members of their family by helping them understand a new language. Maritere is honest with the story because translating isn't easy for a young child but like the birds helping ...more
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A lovely story for children about what to do when you feel stuck in your shyness using the metaphor of being inside a box. When Maya steps out of her box, the world feels free and fun!
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A delightful story that celebrates the efforts of the youngest adventurers in the family, the tiny hiker! Natasha brings her genuine love of nature to her lyrical text and empathy for the challenges of being the youngest, yet bravest and most determi ...more
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After the opportunity to read the digital arc awhile ago, I'm STILL thinking about Troy Wilson and Mike Deas' STILL FRIENDS, a rock solid story of friendship. A layered story celebrating the uniqueness of relationships and how they form, like sedimen ...more
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