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Magic Sack
Have the kids decorate a magic paper bag. Put seven or eight books into the bag. Draw one book out slowly, slowly, slowly and—presto!—the kids will instantly want to read that book. You'll never understand why, and they'll never be able to tell you why. Nevertheless, the miracle will repeat itself until all the books are read.
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Published 08/03/2011
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