My Very Good, My Very Bad Dog by Chicken Soup for the Soul

Who can resist a good dog story? Dog stories are always sure to put a smile on my face! So, My Very Good, My Very Bad Dog by Chicken Soup for the Soul is a very welcome addition to my book collection. A lovely little volume with plenty of stories of Fido touching hearts, saving his person, teaching valuable lessons and just plain being entertaining.

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Raising Great Kids by Chicken Soup for the Soul

**Disclosure: I did receive a copy of this Chicken Soup for the Soul volume to bring you this review. All opinions are 100% my own. No compensation was received for this post.

For some reason this year, it seems like my daughter is taking longer and longer to leave school. As she gets older, she lingers more and more with friends. So, I end up having a bit of time to relax in the car while waiting for her. I bring along a book so I can sneak some reading in. Often, I grab a volume of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Recently, I have brought along Raising Great Kids.

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Think Possible by Chicken Soup for the Soul

**Disclosure: I did receive a complimentary copy of this volume for the purpose of a review. All opinions are 100% my own.

Positive thought can do wonders. Even if it doesn't lead to a miracle, staying positive and envisioning positive outcomes can bolster your esteem and help you navigate life's rough patches. Life can be tough when we just don't feel like we have what it takes and we feel that all the chips are against us. One of the more recent volumes of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Think Possible, is the perfect book to pick up when things just don't seem to be going your way. The collection of stories illustrate how thinking positive can change the course of your life, help you get through tough times and flourish as a person.

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Multicultural Children's Book Day with What Was It Like, Mr. Emperor? and Bowls of Happiness

**Disclosure: I did receive complimentary copies of these books in order to bring you this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

Multicultural Children's Book Day is coming up on January 27 and I have two new reads about Chinese culture to check out for your little ones. Last year, we reviewed In the Forbidden City and were very impressed with the quality of the volume. So I was pretty excited to check out two new books in the series, What Was It Like, Mr. Emperor? and Bowls of Happiness. I am happy to unveil these new treasures to you---and I have a surprise at the end!

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Dreams and Premonitions: Chicken Soup for the Soul {Book Review}

Winter is the perfect time for catching up on reading. Every year, Chicken Soup for the Soul publishes a new selection of inspiring and motivating stories. My favorite volume each year is the one that focuses on messages from beyond. little whispers that inexplicably guide our actions in ways that change and quite possibly save our lives. So, I was eager to read this year's Dreams and Premonitions. And, yes, it did not disappoint!

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