By Beth, Joy and Shannon at the Southern Schoolhouse

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Groundhog might miss Moose’s Valentine’s Day party if he sees his shadow.  Read to find out what happens.
Will the groundhog see his shadow?  Will there be 6 more weeks of winter?  Read this rhyming book to find out.
The Old Lady is swallowing a rose and different things to make a gift for her Valentine.  read to find out what gift she creates.
Mouse has made a special Valentine for all of his friends. Read to find the Valentine at the end!
Sarah Jane Hartwell really wants to have the perfect Valentine’s Day party for her students but everything keeps going wrong.  Read to find out if she succeeds.
Read to find out the different ways in which you can express love and how you can grow your love spot.
Turkey is always trying to trick his friends.  This time he dresses up to deliver Valentine’s to his friends but it does not turn out the way he wants.  Read to find out what Turkey will do.
The “How to Catch Kids” are at it again, this time to trap a dinosaur that escaped from the museum and wants to spread love and kindness.   Read to find out if they succeed.

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