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“Perhaps it is partly that we need to love books ourselves as parents, grandparents and teachers in order to pass on that passion for stories to our children. It's not about testing and reading schemes, but about loving stories and passing on that passion to our children.”

Quote by Michael Morpurgo

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Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo is a renowned British children's literature author, born on October 5, 1943. His works are known for their rich imagination and profound emotional depth, making them highly popular among readers. more

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