Donalyn MillerBooks are love letters (or apologies) passed between us, adding a layer of conversation beyond our spoken words.
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When you read a book, you are transported to another place. You are close to the characters in the story. You get inside their heads and feel their emotions. Books are bridges between people, allowing us to connect on a deeper level.
Source: The Book Whisperer: Awakening The Inner Reader In Every Child
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