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My third graders are absolutely obsessed with this series—they can't get enough of Kitty's hilarious adventures and are constantly (and good-naturedly!) debating over who gets to read the newest ones next. Thanks to your generosity, we now have enough books for everyone to enjoy, and it's been wonderful watching their enthusiasm for reading grow. One of our students was so inspired that they even created a Bad Kitty sketch to celebrate our new collection! We've loved pairing the books with our Bad Kitty stuffed animal for read-alouds and cozy reading time. Your support through DonorsChoose has truly made reading a highlight of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756478337977,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9638296/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! 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Precious is about a child who finds hope amid the ruins of a hurricane, Wish in a Tree offers acceptance for students who don't quite fit in, and Junie B. Jones graphic novel has made a classic chapter book new and exciting for the readers who may not have experienced her before. 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Your support truly made a difference in helping them grow and enjoy learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting their learning journey! 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