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Helen Grigsby Doss

Scholastic Paperbacks, 1954

This Book Probably Changed My Life
When I was in fifth grade, I remember I was sitting in music class when the librarian stopped by to ask me to return this book. One of the teachers wanted to use it in class, and I'd had it out so long, no one else could get a shot at it! I was an only child, very bookish and introverted. I read and reread this book. I married a guy who planned to become a Methodist minister (like Helen ...

All the children of the world

1 review
Helen (Grigsby) Doss

Abingdon Press, 1958

Best Children's Book Ever!
This is the best book for helping children understand why we are all different. It is written in such a way that makes each child feel they are special. When my children were young, this book was given to me as a Christmas gift. My children LOVED it! The book has become very ragged and worn over the years from many readings. Now my grandchildren are discovering the book and love it as ...