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message 1: by Melanie (new)

Melanie Finding Winnie is not a 2016 publication - it was published in 2015. It was also the 2016 Caldecott winner.


message 2: by Rainbowheart (new)

Rainbowheart Thanks for the heads up! I removed Finding Winnie.


message 3: by Rainbowheart (new)

Rainbowheart Did some cleanup on this list and removed....

¡Celebración! (2017)
Cockatoo, Too (2015)
Out of Wonder (2017)
I Want That Nut! (2017)
My Little Half Moon (2017)
Bob and Joss Get Lost! (2017)
Rulers of the Playground (2017)
You're Here for a Reason (2015)
Written and Drawn by Henrietta (2015)
Dragons Rule, Princesses Drool! (2017)
Dear Sister (publication date still unknown)


message 4: by Jasmine (new)

Jasmine Rainbowheart wrote: "Did some cleanup on this list and removed....

¡Celebración! (2017)
Cockatoo, Too (2015)
Out of Wonder (2017)
I Want That Nut! (2017)
My Little Half Moon (2017)
Bob and Joss Get Lost! (2017)
Rulers..."


You are a treasure. Thank you.


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