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You never need be afraid of what turning your next page brings. Have faith.

A journey I try to take several times a year. Sometime when my brain is less fatigued, I plan to write the full review that Jon Stone's book deserves, probably before 2025 is over.

Mike Smollin may just be my favorite illustrator ever. I couldn't love his work more.

It's not a resolution, but sometime in 2025 I want to do a full treatment review for this book, pouring everything I have into it.

This book's message is needed in this day and age more than ever. A book is meant for turning pages. Yes, that will take you to the end, but that's the point. Keeping a book on the shelf and never flipping its pages just keeps you from enjoying what the story offers you. Similarly, life is to be lived. You can't be so afraid of sadness and pain that you won't take risks.

I love Mike Smollin's drawing style, and his use of lively, lush color. I could spend an hour in this book.

I'm about due for my next read of this classic! :-) I love Jon Stone.