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Send us Fan Mail A mouse who can’t eat cheese and an owl who loves her anyway—sometimes the simplest stories hold the biggest truths. We welcome author MB Mooney to share how The Mouse Who Couldn’t Eat Cheese grew from the life and legacy of Alex, a bright, owl‑loving kid who lived with Crohn’s disease and inspired a foundation, Beautiful Beyond the Pain. Instead of a medical explainer, MB wrote a friendship-first tale that helps children understand invisible illness, practice empathy, and se...

