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3 Question Interview - LAURA GEHL

I'm happy to feature the multi-published children's author, Laura Gehl, on the blog today. Laura has THREE books out this fall! I'm intrigued that her adorable young spy character, Juniper Kai, was inspired by the James Bond movies and gadgets. And I loved learning about the behind-the-scenes work surrounding her two latest science-related books. Read on for Laura's ideas about stories . . . creat Read more of this blog post »

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	Scarlet's Magic Paintbrush by Melissa Stoller (Goodreads Author), Sandie Sonke (Illustrator) 4.53 avg rating — 85 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
	PLANTING FRIENDSHIP: PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM by Melissa Stoller (Goodreads Author), Callie Metler, Shirin Rahman 4.83 avg rating — 54 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
	Ready, Set, GOrilla! 4.65 avg rating — 49 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
	Sadie's Shabbat Stories by Melissa Stoller (Goodreads Author), Lisa Goldberg (Ilustrator) 4.89 avg rating — 38 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
	Hazel and Mabel: Two Hearts Apart by Melissa Stoller (Goodreads Author), Anita Bagdi (illustrator) 4.92 avg rating — 36 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
	BUILDING BRIDGES: PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM by Melissa Stoller (Goodreads Author), Callie Metler, Shirin Rahman 4.97 avg rating — 32 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
	The Enchanted Snow Globe Collection: Return to Coney Island (Book 1) 4.81 avg rating — 21 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
	Parent-Child Book Club: Connecting with Your Kids Through Reading by Melissa Stoller (Goodreads Author), Marcy Winkler 3.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2009 — 4 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
	Return of the Magic Paintbrush it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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
	Stella's Special Recipe: A Rosh Hashanah Story by Melissa Stoller (Goodreads Author), Valerya Milovanova (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 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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Melissa Stoller rated a book it was amazing My Passover Seder by Claire Freeland	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
Two families celebrate a Seder from start to finish and enjoy all the rituals and holiday foods that accompany the evening. Young readers will enjoy finding the adorable and playful cat on many pages, too. Sweet rhyming language (“Dinner’s here, chew ...more
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Melissa Stoller rated a book it was amazing A Place to Pray by Doreen Klein Robinson (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
This beautiful story inspired by true events celebrates how communities come together and interfaith friendships change the world. The story starts, “On Saturdays, the boy and his family walked to temple. He knew the path by heart.” Later in the stor ...more
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Melissa Stoller rated a book it was amazing Purim Possibilities by Barbara Kimmel (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
In this interactive Purim board book, a child asks, “What should I be for Purim this year?” There are so many possibilities, including a superhero, a queen, and a baker making hamentashen! Young readers can explore all the possibilities in the story ...more
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Melissa Stoller rated a book it was amazing Miso Magic by Moni Ritchie Hadley (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
While Chiyoko wants to play in the snow, her father reminds her that she comes from a long line of miso makers and she must also be part of this Japanese tradition. Unsure at first, Chiyoko learns the recipe and one special ingredient - patience! A l ...more
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Melissa Stoller liked Ann Koffsky's review of MOJO’S RETURN: A STORY OF RESILIENCE AND HOPE: "The authors have tackled a challenging, terrible event, and made it understandable and digestible for children--an incredible, and necessary feat. This book is a mitzvah, and I hope it brings comfort and understanding to all who read it. Highly recom" Read more of this review »
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Melissa Stoller liked Erika Dreifus's review of MOJO’S RETURN: A STORY OF RESILIENCE AND HOPE: "A sweet story that masterfully, carefully deals with the aftermath of trauma. Cannot help thinking that the ending, in particular, will likely land differently with young children than with adults who may be reading it to them. "
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Melissa Stoller liked Claire Freeland's review of MOJO’S RETURN: A STORY OF RESILIENCE AND HOPE: "It takes real talent to create a story for children of recovery from negative events. These authors know the heart of a child. When something bad happens, children need a story such as this one to find the road to healing. So very well done!"
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Melissa Stoller rated a book it was amazing Esther's Gragger: A Toyshop Tale of Purim by Martha Seif Simpson (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
When Ben wants to buy a special gragger for his sister Esther to swirl in the Purim Day Parade, he faces a few obstacles, including a neighborhood bully. But with the help of a kind shopkeeper, Ben and Esther learn the true meaning of Purim and stand ...more
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Melissa Stoller rated a book it was amazing A Ring for a King: A Tale of King Solomon by Martha Seif Simpson (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
This compelling picture book surrounds the Biblical story of King Solomon, who struggled “to find the right words to make a sad person hopeful or a proud person humble.” Young Ezra, the palace kitchen servant, sets out to help King Solomon figure out ...more
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