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Maria Lena Skillings grew up in a small town on the coast of Maine. Though she lived in major cities like New York and Los Angeles throughout her life, she found that her heart has always been with her home state of Maine. Christmas has always been a magical time for Maria. Family traditions were built solely around this happy holiday. With a maternal heart, Maria has always wanted to encourage children to believe in love, magic, and kindness. "Lena's Letters" is a story about staying true to yourself, even when others can't understand your light that shines so bright. Merry Christmas!
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Lena's Letters
by Maria Lena Skillings

Overview


Lena Mitchell is an eight-year-old girl with a passion for all things Christmas. She feels like she doesn't fit in with her boring town of non-believers. When Lena shares with her class that she would love to work for Santa as her career, the other students laugh at her. But with the support of her best friend Monroe—and a little Christmas spirit—Lena might just get the job of her dreams! "Lena's Letters" is a delightful children's book about staying true to what makes you special! It will fill readers of all ages with Christmas joy!
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Lena Mitchell is an eight-year-old girl who desperately wants to work for Santa Claus, at the North Pole. She wears bright colors of red and green, hums Christmas carols and eats Candy Cane Crunch cereal for breakfast!

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Overview


Lena Mitchell is an eight-year-old girl with a passion for all things Christmas. She feels like she doesn't fit in with her boring town of non-believers. When Lena shares with her class that she would love to work for Santa as her career, the other students laugh at her. But with the support of her best friend Monroe—and a little Christmas spirit—Lena might just get the job of her dreams! "Lena's Letters" is a delightful children's book about staying true to what makes you special! It will fill readers of all ages with Christmas joy!

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Description


Lena Mitchell is an eight-year-old girl who desperately wants to work for Santa Claus, at the North Pole. She wears bright colors of red and green, hums Christmas carols and eats Candy Cane Crunch cereal for breakfast!

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Book details

Genre:CHILDREN'S FICTION

Subgenre:Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent

Age Range (years):3 - 5

Language:English

Pages:44

Paperback ISBN:9781098386566


Overview


Lena Mitchell is an eight-year-old girl with a passion for all things Christmas. She feels like she doesn't fit in with her boring town of non-believers. When Lena shares with her class that she would love to work for Santa as her career, the other students laugh at her. But with the support of her best friend Monroe—and a little Christmas spirit—Lena might just get the job of her dreams! "Lena's Letters" is a delightful children's book about staying true to what makes you special! It will fill readers of all ages with Christmas joy!

Read more

Description


Lena Mitchell is an eight-year-old girl who desperately wants to work for Santa Claus, at the North Pole. She wears bright colors of red and green, hums Christmas carols and eats Candy Cane Crunch cereal for breakfast!

Read more

About the author


Maria Lena Skillings grew up in a small town on the coast of Maine. Though she lived in major cities like New York and Los Angeles throughout her life, she found that her heart has always been with her home state of Maine. Christmas has always been a magical time for Maria. Family traditions were built solely around this happy holiday. With a maternal heart, Maria has always wanted to encourage children to believe in love, magic, and kindness. "Lena's Letters" is a story about staying true to yourself, even when others can't understand your light that shines so bright. Merry Christmas!

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