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Book Nook: The Gnome in Your Home

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The Gnome in Your Home is an illustrated, rhyming children's book about a group of gnomes who, due to their small size and lack of magical skills, question if they can make a difference. The hardcover book tells the story of a group of gnomes who learn that they have a special gift of kindness to share.

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Book Nook: Best Children's Books

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The latest feature by Washington Post Opinion Columnist Alyssa Rosenberg compiles a list of the very best children’s books recommended by parents across the political spectrum. Why is it important for parents to have books at home for their kids? And beyond all that, books are fun. I had a chance to interview her to learn more.

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Book Nook - We The Presidents: How American Presidents Shaped the Last Century

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Trump, Ronald Gruner explores the tenures of 17 presidents across 100 years in his refreshingly nonpartisan book, We The Presidents: How American Presidents Shaped the Last Century. “If America First movements, for example, surged during the Harding, Roosevelt, Reagan and Trump administrations.

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Book Nook: Sophia Swan is Afraid of Water

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Each book and character focuses on a specific anxiety disorder, including Specific Phobia ( 
SOPHIA SWAN IS AFRAID OF WATER! ), Separation Anxiety Disorder ( CHARLIE CUB IS AFRAID TO LEAVE HIS MOTHER! It was gentle and kind, with practical tips kids and families can use, presented in an authentic way with good examples.

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Book Nook - Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy: The Everyday Experiences that Changed My Life

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They can be a person, a memory, a character in a book, seven miles of asphalt, or even a can of Coke. Find Examples of Others’ Endurance. This wasn’t the first title of the book, actually. Why did you write this book? I wrote this book to remind readers of just how much beauty and love there is in the world.

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Book Nook - Emotions Don’t Think: Emotional Contagion in a Time of Turmoil

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Now, because he feels this contagion underlies the political turmoil of our times, he uses his expertise to help readers learn how to manage their emotional responses to a wide spectrum of contentious political and social issues in his timely book, Emotions Don ’ t Think : Emotional Contagion in a Time of Turmoil.

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Book Nook: The Old Farmer's Almanac 2023 Garden Guide

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For example, one of TikTok’s most popular creators, “Garden Marcus” Bridgewater, charts connections between his garden and life. Social media are a continued source of gardening inspiration. For the 2023 Garden Guide, he shares a personal story about dealing with an invasive plant and the power of gift-giving.