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Books and Beyond

Sunday, 12 July, 2020

Opening Little Boxes

1 pandemic, 1 household, 3 generations, 5 humans, 1 dog, 1 cat. Alison and Ineka talk with Cathy Casey and Kees Lodder, two of the authors of Opening Little Boxes, written during the COVID-19 lockdown. The book explores creativity, mindfulness, and finding love and understanding in an uncertain and frightening time. Opening little boxes / Kees Lodder, Cathy Casey, Manuela Bertão, Alex Casey; foreword by the Right Honourable Helen Clark. All proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Auckland City Mission and Lifewise.

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