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Books by Marilynn James

Can you keep a secret?
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Sometimes Marcie Colleen writes books under the pen name of Marilynn James! She chose her pen name by combining her mother's first name and her father's first name.

Check out some of Marilynn James' books below.
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COMING DECEMBER 2ND!

Join Elmo and his 
Sesame Street friends in this sweet, shakable board book all about love and friendship!

Abby loves Grover.
He’s kind without a doubt.
When they work together--
magic is sure to sprout!
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Fans of Sesame Street will love the sweet, rhyming text in Elmo Loves His Friends! The plastic heart full of heart-shaped sequins is great for hands-on story time, and has adorable illustrations featuring Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Grover, Rosita, and Tango. This sparkly, interactive book about the love between friends is sure to be a favorite read at bedtime or anytime!
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You're starting school and everything's new.
Your teacher can't wait to welcome you!



A brand new board book written in playful rhyme.
Perfect for Back to School. 
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This fun-loving book explores all the amazing qualities that make a great friend. Use the mirror at the back of the book so friends can see what makes them so special!

It’s like we’re a team. We’re always together.
We’re peas in a pod or birds of a feather.
 
Celebrate friendship and its moments of silliness and bravery, kindness and happiness, comfort and fun in What I Like About YOU! Whether it’s cheering on a friend as they face a fear or being silly dancing and wiggling, this fun-loving, rhyming board book encourages readers to look for wonderful qualities in their friends and themselves. As a follow-up to the best-selling book What I Like About Me!, this charming book also features a mylar mirror embedded in the last page so readers and their friends can see the wonderful friend looking back at them!


What’s a Little Monster to do without hugs from his best stuffed friend, Cuddle Monster?


Little Monster has lots of special stuffed friends...but only one Cuddle Monster. Cuddle Monster can make him feel better no matter what—but what is Little Monster to do when Cuddle Monster goes missing? Cuddle up with this heartwarming story about family support, love, and cuddly best friends.
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New baby is here! Hip hip hooray! You're a big brother...starting today! Get your little one ready to become a big brother in this adorable board book that celebrates the fun and adventure of being a big sibling. With vivid illustrations featuring diverse families, this sweet story makes a great gift for soon-to-be big brothers. With simple text and adorable illustrations showing how a big brother can help, play, and learn with their new baby, this book will be a favorite for expectant families.
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New baby is here! Hip hip hooray! You're a big sister...starting today! Get your little one ready to become a big sister in this adorable board book that celebrates the fun and adventure of being a big sibling. With vivid illustrations featuring diverse families, this sweet story makes a great gift for soon-to-be big sisters. With simple text and adorable illustrations showing how a big sister can help, play, and learn with their new baby, this book will be a favorite for expectant families.
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A beautifully illustrated and touching board book to introduce the joys of becoming a "big" brother or sister to a new "little" baby. The arrival of a new baby brings much to celebrate, including the new role of being a big brother or sister. This tender story helps prepare children for the changes ahead by sharing all the joys that come with having a little one in the family. A perfect gift for soon-to-be siblings, You and Your Little features beautiful soft watercolor illustrations by Yulia Gorkina filled with sweet details for children to uncover. This board book introduces readers to all the wonderful adventures siblings can share and the importance of their role as a "big" in a touching way that will build excitement around a new baby joining the family.
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Celebrate all the special moments between grandparent and grandchild with this beautifully illustrated board book. The perfect gift to give to soon-to-be grandparents, or a wonderful book for grandparents to share with their grandchildren, Grand to Be a Grandparent will be a favorite for all ages. With touching illustrations by Fuuji Takashi featuring diverse families and a sweet singsong rhyme, Grand to Be a Grandparent is a special book that will surely become a family treasure.
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