Pencil cases for the bookish
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Pencil cases for the bookish

I was clicking around etsy this past weekend and discovered this adorable handmade girls' pencil case that I love for so many reasons. The illustration is beyond precious of course, but the I Heart Books slogan is really the kicker. It comes courtesy of Vancouver's Kukubee, and I might just need one for myself too.

Enough with the "My kid can beat up your honor student" bumper stickers. I want my daughters to be proud of being smart and working hard. Also? Of having cute school accessories. -Liz

Find handmade pencil cases and more from the Kukubee etsy shop.

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