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Cynthia Mackey

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North Vancouver, B.C., Canada

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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) 4.82 avg rating — 101 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) 4.88 avg rating — 66 ratings — 3 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
	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
	Katie Shaeffer Pancake Maker 4.50 avg rating — 6 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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A Thousand Brains: A New Theory of Intelligence

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With a beginning similar to the Gingerbread man, Turkey on the Run! features a turkey afraid of being eaten who is also FULL of suggestions for alternatives to a turkey dinner. With a lovely twist ending, this book is filled with humour and a sense o ...more
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A story about the delights of Mama Elena's house as seen by young Manuel. When Mama Elena falls, the neighbours come together to bring love back into her home. With opportunities to learn Spanish, the book is so full of love. It's a book that reminds ...more
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Nikki Bergstresser's characters feel so familiar, like the kids I went to high school with. A Promise to Protect is a story that tackles grief and loss, friendship and diversity in the most engaging way. I highly recommend this book to young readers; ...more
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A wonderful story that shows the history and resilience of creatures on earth impacted by One Cosmic Rock.
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For children who struggle with endings, Time to Leave, Laverne shows how difficult it can be to leave something fun and how with support, it is possible to weather the storm.
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Cynthia Mackey rated a book it was amazing The Legend of Leo:: A Dandy-Lion Tale by Monica Acker (Goodreads Author)	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 Legend of Leo tells the story of a Dande-LION, who has a king-like image of himself. Readers will enjoy this character's delightful sense of over-confidence and the insect/garden kingdom he 'rules' over. With a delightful ending, and subtle humou ...more
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Cynthia Mackey rated a book it was amazing Monster Manners A to Z by Heidi Yates	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
Children can learn manners and the alphabet while chuckling over the delightful cute monsters that clearly are NOT scary at all. Heidi's creativity shines and the monsters will surely entertain young readers. The illustration details make it a book t ...more
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Such a fresh and delightful book! Susan Johnston Taylor's collection is as written from the point of view of pets of famous poets. Each one is so creative and engaging. What I love most about this book is the layers it offers readers of all ages. San ...more
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