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Rita Reed

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Rita Reed is the Amazon Bestseller and award-winning author of DOGFISH Saves the Ocean, DOGFISH Stands Up to Bullying, and DOGFISH, Just be YOU!. Through her colorful and engaging children’s picture book series, Dogfish Tales, she spreads positivity, inclusiveness, love, and acceptance of all.

Growing up, Rita had a love for the ocean and the natural world. She would never miss an episode of The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, a series about marine exploration and conservation. But her real inspiration was her father, who was an avid scuba diver and would tell magnificent stories of his deep-sea adventures. Tales of his encounters with eels, giant octopus, whales, sharks, and many other sea creatures would captivate her, inspiring a con ...more

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Average rating: 4.64 · 91 ratings · 58 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Dogfish, Just Be YOU! by Rita Reed (Goodreads Author), Craig Cartwright (Illustrator) 4.72 avg rating — 39 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
	Dogfish Stands Up to Bullying by Rita Reed (Goodreads Author), Craig Cartwright (Illustrator) 4.53 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2022 — 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
	Dogfish Saves the Ocean by Rita Reed (Goodreads Author), Craig Cartwright (Illustrator) 4.67 avg rating — 18 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

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Polar Post: An Erutuf National Park Novel

by Kathy Arnold Cherry (Goodreads Author)

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Midnight Shadows Like and Subscribe: Kids horror and mystery | Horror series for children | Ages 7-13 | 8x5 inches 143 pages | Hold on tight. You're in for a fright!

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Gratitude Made Magical! Thankful Over the Clouds with Asha is a heartwarming story that helps kids turn sadness into joy through gratitude and imagination. With its gentle humor and whimsical art, it’s a beautiful reminder that even small happy thoug ...more
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Adorable! “Gator Gray Gets Away” is a hilarious and entertaining story kids will love! With its colorful illustrations and playful storytelling, this charming tale is one young readers will happily return to again and again!
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Fun book! This delightful book makes learning to tell time both fun and engaging! The adorable bears guide children through each page, where clocks show the hour and handy terms like “a quarter till” or “a quarter after” are introduced. With extra se ...more
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Wonderful! This charming travel tale takes kids on an adventure through Croatia with cute illustrations, fun facts, and hidden animals to find. A lively and educational read that makes exploring the world exciting!
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Fun story! This playful story turns losing a tooth into a magical adventure! With lively rhymes and bright illustrations, kids get to peek behind the mystery of the tooth under the pillow. A cheerful read that makes the milestone feel exciting and fu ...more
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Delightful! A delightful tale little ones will love! With humor, heart, and a lesson in teamwork, this story is perfect for sharing in classrooms or anywhere kids are learning about cooperation—especially on the farm or in the garden.
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