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Get Ready for Fall with Fantastic Picture Books and Hands-On Play

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Today, I am sharing our favorite fall picture books. We have been enjoying many of these titles and taking the read-alouds to the next level with hands-on play using our go-to play resource, Spielgaben. When you are finished reading, I would love for you to leave a comment with your family’s favorite fall picture book. Let’s…

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