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K-3
Illustrated by
Ross Collins.
A girl challenges her belief in magic, wondering about the existence of mermaids, whether kissing frogs actually works, and "where giants hide." Worried that magic has "all leaked away," she soon realizes that she "can dream it alive"--a very adult-sounding shift in philosophy. Lighthearted illustrations in bold hues show fairies, unicorns, and trolls trailing the oblivious girl.