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A great children's book. Both of my girls have loved it from an early age (2 y.o.). We are ordering a new copy because they have worn out the first. It has a positive message, non-white main characters (unusual in children's books), non-nuclear family structure (also unusual)and a strong message that a kid can do anything she sets her heart to. The sequel, BOUNDLESS GRACE, is not quite as magical, but is also very good.
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Amazing Grace (Reading Rainbow Book) by Mary Hoffman
oginther, February 3, 2009
A great children's book. Both of my girls have loved it from an early age (2 y.o.). We are ordering a new copy because they have worn out the first. It has a positive message, non-white main characters (unusual in children's books), non-nuclear family structure (also unusual)and a strong message that a kid can do anything she sets her heart to. The sequel, BOUNDLESS GRACE, is not quite as magical, but is also very good.(5 of 10 readers found this comment helpful)