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296: Snuggle In for a Family Read-Aloud, Papa Panov’s Special Day
Episode 29617th December 2025 • Homeschool Made Simple • Homeschool Made Simple
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Grab a blanket and some hot chocolate for a Christmas read aloud with Carole and Papa Panov! Today Carole reads a very special story: Papa Panov's Special Day.

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