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Begin with the first thirty adventures.
The Twinkle’s Big Dreams collection is growing to 52 books—one whole year of courage, friendship, imagination, and magical possibilities. Book 1’s revised edition is available now. Revised editions of Books 2–30 are coming soon.
Book 1Second Edition
Pillows, Paws, and Impossible Plans
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Trouble Beyond the Rainbow
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The Magic We Saved Together
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The Light We Choose
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Small Clues, Big Trouble
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The Forest Has a Few Tricks
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The Magic Was Listening
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Squeaks, Sparks, and Second Tries
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The Heroes Who Noticed
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Just Enough Magic
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The Smallest Voice in the Room
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Secrets Come Alive
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The Lantern of Tomorrow
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Lanterns After the Rain
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Small Wonders, Stubborn Hearts
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The Wonders We Nearly Missed
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A Little Wonder, a Lot of Trouble
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Wonder Has Other Plans
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Small Clues, Extraordinary Places
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Rather Curious Company
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Absolutely Nothing Went to Plan
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Magic Has Some Explaining to Do
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The Brave Thing Anyway
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A Rather Inconvenient Bit of Magic
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A Question for the Dragon
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A Very Particular Kind of Treasure
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A Few Things the Map Left Out
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A Small Detour into the Impossible
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This Was Not in the Instructions
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A Few Questions Before the Quest
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Caregiver & family activity recommendation
Quality time, one puzzle piece at a time.
A shared activity can make conversation easier and visits more meaningful. This ALL4JIG wooden puzzle table tilts and rotates for easier reach, includes four drawers for sorting pieces, and has a cover that protects the project between visits.
It can also support drawing, crafts or a comfortable lap-desk activity. The goal is not speed—it is creating a calm reason to sit together, share stories and enjoy each other’s company.
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Simple things I use in my own routine.
These are products I personally use or take regularly. I’m sharing them as practical ideas—not as promises, prescriptions or medical advice.
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A rechargeable glass bottle I use to make my everyday water routine feel more intentional.
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A made-in-Canada softgel that is part of my personal supplement routine.
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The NOW 25 mg vegetarian capsules I keep in my wellness cupboard.
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A Canadian-made magnesium bisglycinate blend that I use as part of my routine.
View on Amazon.ca →My liquid-free travel pick
Solid shampoo + conditioner bars
I use these Kitsch coconut-oil bars when travelling so I can leave bulky liquid bottles at home. Let the bars dry before packing them in a ventilated travel case.
Family & belongings finder
Apple AirTag 4-pack (2nd generation)
Useful for finding keys, bags, luggage and other important belongings in Apple’s Find My app. For a child or older parent, place one only on an agreed-upon belonging they carry, with their knowledge and consent.
Important: An AirTag is an item finder—not continuous GPS, a medical-alert device, emergency assistance or a substitute for attentive supervision.
Connected for work or pleasure
Portable satellite internet—with vehicle power.
A two-part setup for remote work, road trips, an RV or time away from ordinary Wi-Fi.
1. Portable satellite internet kit
A compact antenna-and-router kit marketed for Starlink Mini connectivity where there is a clear view of the sky.
See the satellite kit →2. STARGEAR vehicle power adapter
A 12V/24V adapter designed to power a Starlink Mini and charge USB devices in an RV, car or boat.
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Thirty Twinkle’s Big Dreams books on our shelf
The publisher’s bookshelf brings together the first 30 titles in Twinkle’s Big Dreams, with a link for readers to explore each book. The full series is planned as 52 books.
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