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Julie McDonnell

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in Milwaukee, WI, The United States

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Dr. Julie McDonnell, EdD, has always believed in the power of picture books to spark imagination and inspire learning. As a former elementary teacher with 30 years in education, she cherished using stories to engage her students. Now, as a devoted grandmother to Nadia, Callan and Presley, she finds endless inspiration in their curiosity and joy, reminding her of the timeless lessons of childhood.

This passion blossomed into Bailey and Buttons, a heartwarming series created to empower, inspire, and uplift children (and adults) while fostering meaningful connections through shared reading experiences. These stories focus on self-worth, self-acceptance, and emotional resilience.

Julie lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband and family. A ...more

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Average rating: 4.87 · 38 ratings · 34 reviews · 1 distinct work • Similar authors

The Flowers in Grandma's Garden: A Bailey and Buttons Story
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Julie McDonnell (Goodreads Author),

Clarice Diamantino (Illustrator)

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Julie McDonnell liked BookishInTheHeartland's review of The Flowers in Grandma's Garden: A Bailey and Buttons Story: "A sweet story that pulls on the heartstrings. It shows the importance of using our words to uplift others. "
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Julie McDonnell liked Alexandrea Vollman's review of The Flowers in Grandma's Garden: A Bailey and Buttons Story: "This story is so sweet, as it can be relatable to kids that have a tough day, or feel like they don't fit in. This can also be a gentle reminder to parents to listen to their children when they are having a hard time. I love the symbolism of Buttons " Read more of this review »
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Julie McDonnell made a comment on Jeanette Gil’s review of The Flowers in Grandma's Garden: A Bailey and Buttons Story " Thank you Jeanette! I love symbolism too! Especially how it adds another layer of discovery for kids and lends itself to powerful discussions. "
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Julie McDonnell liked Jeanette Gil's review of The Flowers in Grandma's Garden: A Bailey and Buttons Story: "This is a tender story that captures how one difficult day can shape a child’s feelings about themselves. Bailey’s journey feels honest and relatable, and the gentle wisdom from Grandma’s garden offers a comforting reminder that worth is not somethin" Read more of this review »
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Julie McDonnell made a comment on Sophie’s review of The Flowers in Grandma's Garden: A Bailey and Buttons Story " Thank you for the beautiful review! I truly wanted this book to resonate with readers of all ages! "
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Julie McDonnell made a comment on Josie Spencer’s review of The Flowers in Grandma's Garden: A Bailey and Buttons Story " Thank you for your heartfelt review and insights! So much thought went into portraying and sharing this message for children and adults. We all need t ...more "
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