10 Surprising Celebrity Children's Book Authors

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10 Surprising Celebrity Children's Book Authors

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Hattie Harmony

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The Legend of the Christmas Witch

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River Rose and the Magical Lullaby

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The One and Only Sparkella

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Sulwe

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Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA

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Music Is in Everything

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Big Words for Little People

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Just Help!: How to Build a Better World

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Grandma's Garden

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