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Laura
Apr 08, 2010 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
***Second Read***

If you're in the mood for a comfort read, you can't go wrong with this author's work. This is a book about love and I found it charming, particularly at the end. I have a feeling I should read everything this author writes. 💙


***First Read***

I enjoyed this book, but it was just OK for me until the ending. The ending was magical. Definitely worth the read.
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Cheryl
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I discovered this book in the background of the K-drama My Love from the Star (which is pretty good itself). I kept wondering what the heck this book was doing in the drama, repeatedly showing the main character reading it - and each time it completely changed his affect. So, I sought it out. Discovered it was a kids' book and listened to it.

OMG - I LOVE THIS BOOK!

I'm going to purchase it for my core collection at home. It's made it to my all-time fav kids books - along with Dr
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Erica
Nov 28, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 2014
Incredibly sad story. Not for the sensitive child, especially not my own.
Nevertheless, a great tale of learning to love, accept, and overcome.

Dejah
Oct 17, 2008 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: kids-books
This is such a wonderful read-out-loud book reminiscent of my link textThe Velveteen Rabbit. SHort chapters make for a perfect bedtime book for older toddlers and children. ...more
Shanna
Jul 30, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Beautiful book! Bought it for my nieces and nephews..."there is no happy ending without love." ...more
Curlysue
Aug 13, 2008 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Beth
Jan 24, 2010 rated it really liked it
Shelves: ams
Christy
Apr 15, 2011 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Ginger
Feb 15, 2012 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Jenifer
May 12, 2012 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: children-s-books
Meghan
Jan 03, 2025 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Wanda
Jul 16, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: children
Janet
Dec 11, 2019 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Frankie
Jan 27, 2020 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Amy W
Apr 02, 2020 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: for-the-kids
Jamie
Nov 10, 2020 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Kristen
Oct 10, 2022 marked it as n-a-books-have  ·  review of another edition
Crystal
May 16, 2023 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Stacey
Sep 01, 2023 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition