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Why read it?
1 author picked It Came in the Mail as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love kids' books that have little nods to the adults reading the story, and Ben does this beautifully. I love the quirky, fun artwork on each page and the variety of layouts. I also adored the message behind this story, teaching kids that having or getting more is not always better.
This is a book I always enjoy with my kids and its the perfect length to still get them to bed on time. Bonus!
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