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Turkey has grown to prominence as one of the world's most visited countries in recent years, thanks in part to the beauty of its cities, particularly Constantinople, now known as Istanbul, the Republic of Turkey's primary city, seaport, and financial center. It is a cultural and historical center. It is still a bustling metropolis, a favored place to visit by tourists when they plan a trip to this country.

Landis is a cute little girl with a love for Unicorns. Fortunately for her, her belief wins over the truth and she dreams about her stuffed toy Sparkle being a true unicorn, loving her and cherishing her. Regardless of it being a dream, she understands that her belief is what matters, as in her heart, Unicorns will always be real.

In the third book of this lauded series, Grandma, Granddad, We Want to Praise God follows inquisitive children who learn from their loving grandparents that praising God brings joy. Grandparents and their grandchildren, as well as parents, guardians, and caregivers, will love the rhyming stanzas of a child's natural curiosity and growing discovery that we can express praise through the good and the bad; anywhere or anytime; and with singing, dancing, shouting, and clapping. This engaging story will empower children in fostering habits of praise and thankfulness.

In 2009 I lived in Highlands, North Carolina, before I became resolute to graduate or ever even started at Berea College. My internship with three other women, under the stewardship of a Unitarian nonprofit retreat center, was a time of questioning and growing more than any other time of my life. It also encouraged a raw, unique style of writing, influenced by the old-growth dwarf oak forest surrounding us and a certain Meditation Rock where we loved to sit and overlook the rolling mountain.