Welcome back, my fellow creatives! I’ve always been thrilled to see how much my three little Bs love to read, but it makes my heart melt to hear my daughter Blondie say she wants to do a podcast with me to share her favorite books. When I said we could make a little “12 Days of Christmas” style series in December, Blondie whipped through her books and picked twelve for us to study. She even designed our banner with her favorite fantasy creature. x

So here we are! I’m blessed to have such amazing kindred spirits in my life, and I am so very blessed to have a daughter who loves storytelling as much as I do.
On the sixth day of Blondie’s Books, my daughter gave to me:

What does a reader experience in those opening pages, and what lessons can a writer take away in studying but a few paragraphs? Let’s find out!
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Why did you pick this book, Blondie?
I first found this in a bookstore looking at Wings of Fire books. The book cover looked interesting, and I couldn’t decide on a WOF book, so I got it. I’ve loved it ever since. There are funny tidbits that Durst adds that I just love in this book! I encourage all to read this book and maybe you’ll see animals a little differently.
Stay tuned for more storytellin’ and carol-singin’!
Read on, share on, and write on, my friends!

Blondie, Your choices are brilliant; you are outdoing yourself. And a cat on the cover! Touché.
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Thank you! I really appreciate your comments on this series! (And who wouldn’t read a book about a giant cat?) Merry Christmas! -Blondie
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Merry Christmas to you too.
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Thanks for the Christmas spirit, Blondie and Jean!
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Thank you! I hope you spread a lot of Christmas spirit, too! -Blondie
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🤶🎄♥️
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Giant cat, what more is there. Especially as the vet tells us that we have the heaviest cat at the practice. The podcast made me smile so much. Hawklad wants this book so much. ❤️😊
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He should! It has a lot of funny characters and a gigantic, lovable cat. I’m glad you love this podcast! -Blondie 🙂
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Luna approves! Oddly, since she does really like other cats… 😹
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