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Lastly, \"Where I Grew\" provides a touching exploration of home and belonging, resonating with children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJashar Awan's books are a wonderful introduction to the world of reading for youngsters, gently teaching invaluable life lessons while sparking creativity and curiosity. 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She drags her chair down the hallway, past her big sister and Mum and Dad, out the door, and \u003ci\u003ewaits\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Mabel waiting for every Monday? According to Mabel, it’s the best thing in the world. 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Even though they’re a little on the roomy side—shoes to grow into, of course—he knows he can take care of them. Except they keep falling off!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNot to worry, he’ll just tie them up again, because he knows how to tie those loops! But wait a second, where did that darn shoe go?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNothing is ever truly easy when you’re just starting something new; but, just like with any stage in childhood, whether it’s making your first steps, or going down the really big slide, with persistence, doing anything scary or overwhelming quickly becomes a piece of cake! 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