The Little Chapel that Stood by A.B. Curtiss

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The Little Chapel that Stood by A. B. Curtiss, recounts the history and story of St Paul’s Chapel and its significance during the 9-11 tragedy. Dating back to the 1700’s, St. Paul’s Chapel, a place of hope and refuge, from the days of George Washington to September 11,, 2011, has stood the test of time enduring history, advancements, and tragedy all the while standing as a symbol of our great nation. Curtiss entwines the story of the chapel with the courage of the American people during this fateful day. A testament to the notion that “sometimes being little doesn’t mean being small.”

Clever Jack Takes the Cake by Candace Fleming

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Sometimes the best gifts aren’t those that are store bought, but those given where there is a little bit of sacrifice involved. Add sacrifice to resourcefulness and Jack ends up with the best gift for the princess’s tenth birthday party.

Too poor to buy a gift, Jack decides he will make her a cake and take it to the party, but by the time he arrives to the princess’s party he no longer has the cake, which to the delight of the princess ends up to be the best gift of all.

Find out what happens to Jack and the cake along the way to the princess’s party, and why his gift literally ‘takes the cake’.

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