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When Mirabel's valentines fall out of her bag on the way to school, the shy little mouse panics. But those lost cards brighten some days . . . before making their way back to her. "Mirabel was very shy.She'd always been that way.She trembled at the thought ofgiving Valentines away." Poor Mirabel! It's almost Valentine's Day and the shy little mouse trembles at the thought of giving cards away. Yet she carefully crafts her valentines, drawing a heart on every one. In the morning, Mirabel forces herself to hurry to school. But, in her nervousness, she doesn't notice her bag becoming lighter and lighter: her valentines are falling out! By the time she realizes what's happened, they're all gone. It turns out, though, that these lost valentines bring joy into the lives of all who find them. Then, with her valentines back in her pack, and some newfound friends, she musters up the courage to celebrate the holiday after all! This wonderful tale of overcoming insecurity will make its way to the hearts of all young readers.
About the Author
Janet Lawler's critically acclaimed fiction and nonfiction children's books, published by major, specialty, and mid-publishers, include If Kisses Were Colors, Snowzilla, The Prehistoric Games, Love Is Real, Fright School, and Mirabel's Missing Valentines. Ocean Counting (Nat'l. Geo.) , featuring undersea photos by award-winning Brian Skerry, was named an Outstanding Trade Science Book by the Nat'l. Science Teachers Association and was followed by Rain Forest Colors. Her coffee-table quality pop-up books include several for major holidays, as well as ones offering thematic, early non-fiction (LEAVES; SHELLS) .Janet's love of family, nature, and "all things silly" inspires much of her writing. Her family shares their home in Connecticut with a dog and assorted wildlife visiting the backyard. Janet enjoys visiting schools and libraries. Visit her website at www.JanetLawler.com
