Lauren Simone Blogs — children's books

Family Feud

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Family Feud

Family Feud is a fun way to bring friends and family in the community together. Councilwomen RJo Winch organized a beautiful event and Lauren Simone Pubs was there as a vendor. We had a great time and gained new customers to whom we are entirely grateful.

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We are STARS!! Olivia Connects receives Readers' Favorite Five Stars!

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We are STARS!! Olivia Connects receives Readers' Favorite Five Stars!

Olivia Connects rated 5 stars by Reader's Favorite Reviewer!

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When in Iceland

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When in Iceland

Olivia Lauren visits Iceland. Find out all about the trip, dos and donts, pros and cons, and book recommendations.

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Readers' Favorite gives Olivia Lauren's A Guide to Things We Wear FIVE STARS!

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Readers' Favorite gives Olivia Lauren's A Guide to Things We Wear FIVE STARS!

Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers’ Favorite Olivia Lauren is at a fashion show, and she gets to model on the runway. She and her friends have a great idea. They decide to explore the things they are going to wear in Olivia Lauren's A Guide to Things We Wear (Book 5) by Olivia Lauren and Melissa-Sue John. We usually wear clothes for protection, expression, or tradition. Fitted and stretchy clothes are usually worn to do exercise and play sports, and when it is hot, loose and light things like dresses, tank tops, and Capri pants can be worn. Many...

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Readers' Favorite gives Disco Balls of the Universe FIVE STARS

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Readers' Favorite gives Disco Balls of the Universe FIVE STARS

Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers’ Favorite Disco Balls of the Universe by Imani Ariana Grant is an informative and educational book for children that introduces them to the eight planets of the solar system. The little girl thinks everyone wonders like her what is beyond the sky and way up high beyond the clouds and the starry skies. She calls other children to explore and they find out that there are eight planets in the solar system and each one is shaped like a disco ball. They are all having fun dancing around the Sun. The first spotlight is...

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