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Martin & Sylvia: Nine and Seven

Martin Has the Nines

It's Martin’s ninth birthday! He wakes in the morning feeling pleased about being nine years old. But as the day progresses, he experiences a range of feelings — some nice and some strange. Is this what it means to be nine? A trip to the library with his family gives Martin some perspective on growing up.
22 MINUTES

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Martin & Sylvia: Nine and Seven

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Martin & Sylvia: Nine and Seven

A Sylvia Kind of Seven

"Sevens" can do so many things! Sylvia relishes the newfound height, skills, and enthusiasm for life that comes with being seven. But she…

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Martin & Sylvia: Nine and Seven

The Old and the New

Ella and Ollie are back! Martin and Sylvia’s neighbors and friends have returned home after a year in Cuba. What will Ella and…

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Martin & Sylvia: Nine and Seven

An Inner Compass

When Martin hears about an upcoming science fair, his insecurities get the best of him. A conversation with Momma about the ways scientists…

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