The Land of Stories, where fairy tales are real! I was so excited to receive this lovely book from my match's daughters and I cannot wait to share it with my students. This book is not only a meaningful and thoughtful gift which I will read to my own son, it's one I will cherish for years to come.

I'm so deeply touched that Alix shared her favorite book with me and I don't think she could have found anything more perfect. I look forward to traveling with Alex and Conner to the Land of Stories, which I imagine to be a truly magical and wonderful place indeed.

The icing on the cake is that there's more to come! Some afternoon in January, I will arrive home to find Alix's sister's favorite book will have alighted on my doorstep, undoubtedly another treasure which my students will be dying to read. There's really no more rewarding feeling for me than when I put just the right book in a child's hands.

So, thank you Alix, thank you Dad, and thank you, little sister. I haven't stopped smiling since I received this and am delighted beyond words to know there's more to come!