Review of Donny and Mary Grace's California Adventure

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I look forward to seeing how the children would cope in California. Thanks for the amazing review.
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This children's book sounds wonderful. I think children will be able to relate to the characters of Mary Grace and Donny. I also like that one of the characters has a disability as people with disabilities are not often included as the main characters in books. Congratulations on BOTD.
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Well written review for such wonderful book. I loved every character in this book especially Mary Grace. I would recommend this book to adults aswell, considering its wonderful lessons. Congrats on BOTD.
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Great review! You gave excellent insight into the plot, characters, and themes. I love how you emphasized the importance of family and treating children with special needs with love and care. Your recommendation for children of eight years and above is spot on!
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Your review is well-written and engaging. You did a great job highlighting the positive aspects of the book while also addressing important themes like bullying. I appreciate how you provided examples from the book to support your thoughts.
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I enjoyed reading your review, and it's clear you were moved by the book. I appreciate how you shared your personal connection to the story and characters. It's refreshing to read a review that feels genuine and heartfelt.
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I have read this book and I love it. It had great lessons for children concerning bullying, being bullied and how to handle it. Also very educative to care givers. It shows how down syndrome is common and to treat those who are different with love. Congrats on botd.
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I think I'm going to read this book. It interests me and I love the subject matters discussed in the book. I enjoyed reading the review. Thanks to the author for the free copies. Congratulations on BOTD
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Donny and Mary Grace's Adventures is a beautiful children's book that looks at how people connect with a child who has down syndrome. I like that it explores the subjects of kindness, bullying, and family. I know that it's a great method to instill the value of accepting others in children. Thanks for your review.
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A loving atmosphere is always good for children, it helps their growth and development.
I love this storyline it shows how children explore the world around them for better understanding. Another aspect I love is the one about the parent's behavior that affects the children. Parents should be careful what they do around them.
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Representation for people with Down Syndrome is rare in literature. I like the inclusion of realistic dilemma for kids at school that involves bullying. Kids will learn how the characters in this book managed to handle their problems, especially with the help of adults. Congratulations on the BOTD.
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I appreciate your excellent review. This children's book is fantastic. The tale was well-written, and it seemed to have the proper aspects for kids. This book will undoubtedly appeal to a lot of kids. The author deserves praise for a job well done.
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Thank you for writing this sweet and thoughtful review of this book. You did such a fantastic job of capturing all the great points and special parts of the stories, that we are sure to want to read it right away.
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This book really addresses a serious subject, especially concerning Donny's condition. I am looking forward to reading their adventures in California. Congratulations to the author on winning book of the day.
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The story talks about how Mary and Donny, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, always had a lovely time together in Kansas. They visited the Sedgwick County Zoo together to see the animals and did lunch-out picnics, and went swimming together. But things changed for the children after their parent was sent to do missionary work in Kenya. I like how the book is a good read for children, and the author's writing is conversational. Nice review.
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