by Russell Freedman
Excellent photography, AND I learned a thing or two.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Project Mulberry
by Linda Sue Park
Very cool exploration of how an author develops a story occurring between chapters. I thought that part would suck, but it did not.
Very cool exploration of how an author develops a story occurring between chapters. I thought that part would suck, but it did not.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Flamingo Dreams
by Donna Jo Napoli, illustrated by Cathie Felstead
The plot took me by surprise. I loved the illustrations.
The plot took me by surprise. I loved the illustrations.
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
by Mo Willems
I think sometimes we all face the very real fear that we are going to lose our Knuffle Bunny.
I think sometimes we all face the very real fear that we are going to lose our Knuffle Bunny.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
The View from Saturday
by E.L. Konigsburg
Konigsburg's 6th graders are so intelligent, mature and sophisticated. They make me feel inferior.
Konigsburg's 6th graders are so intelligent, mature and sophisticated. They make me feel inferior.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
The World of William Joyce Scrapbook
by William Joyce.
Really visually engaging. This would keep a child occupied for a long time. Or for a short time over and over again.
Really visually engaging. This would keep a child occupied for a long time. Or for a short time over and over again.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Babymouse, Queen of the World!
by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm
Cuteness with a side of awesome. I had to put it on hold to get it, so I read it really fast and returned it right away so more kids could enjoy it.
Cuteness with a side of awesome. I had to put it on hold to get it, so I read it really fast and returned it right away so more kids could enjoy it.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Days Like This
by J. Torres, illustrated by Scott Chandler
An interesting way to explore girl groups of the 1960s. Left me wishing for a sequel.
An interesting way to explore girl groups of the 1960s. Left me wishing for a sequel.
The Cradle Robbers
by Ayelet Waldman
This one was pretty lame, Ayelet. I hope you redeem yourself with Bye Bye Black Sheep.
This one was pretty lame, Ayelet. I hope you redeem yourself with Bye Bye Black Sheep.
Happy Birth Day
by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley
Another book I need to own, but more because I am a mom and it made me all weepy.
Another book I need to own, but more because I am a mom and it made me all weepy.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Squids will be Squids
by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, designed by Molly Leach
A goofy book of fables and morals. One of those kids books that has a tongue-in-cheek "for the parents" attitude so you can read it aloud ten billion times and not hate it.
A goofy book of fables and morals. One of those kids books that has a tongue-in-cheek "for the parents" attitude so you can read it aloud ten billion times and not hate it.
Move Over Rover
by Karen Beaumont, illustrated by Jane Dyer
I thought this was lame. But the kids probably dig it.
I thought this was lame. But the kids probably dig it.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Always Remember Me
How One Family Survived World War II
by Marisabina Russo
Touching. Heavy.
ETA: Husband mocked me for this post. But I had to wrap it up real fast and shut down my computer. So I'm redoing it:
This is a touching story, but also a potential gateway for some real difficult questions about how human nature can possibly be so very evil.
by Marisabina Russo
Touching. Heavy.
ETA: Husband mocked me for this post. But I had to wrap it up real fast and shut down my computer. So I'm redoing it:
This is a touching story, but also a potential gateway for some real difficult questions about how human nature can possibly be so very evil.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Mercy Watson to the Rescue
by Kate DiCamillo.
Hello, AWESOME! Bring on the buttered toast! And it's a whole freakin' SERIES!!!
Hello, AWESOME! Bring on the buttered toast! And it's a whole freakin' SERIES!!!
Jack's Run
by Roland Smith
The sequel to Zach's Lie, which I just learned was an ALA Quick Pick for reluctant readers. I can see that. Because, again, this would have been AWESOME if I were a ten year old boy.
The sequel to Zach's Lie, which I just learned was an ALA Quick Pick for reluctant readers. I can see that. Because, again, this would have been AWESOME if I were a ten year old boy.
Oscar's Half Birthday
by Bob Graham.
Words cannot express... I need to own this one. I love this little family with their hipster parents and awesome kids. Yes. It is good.
Words cannot express... I need to own this one. I love this little family with their hipster parents and awesome kids. Yes. It is good.
Zach's Lie
by Roland Smith.
Kind of a boy book... which is good. I would have liked it a lot more if I were ten. Which I am not.
Kind of a boy book... which is good. I would have liked it a lot more if I were ten. Which I am not.
Back to the Bedroom
By Janet Evanovich.
Doesn't this sound like it's going to have a steamy sex scene?
It does not.
My beloved Stephanie Plum is over at someone else's house (someone who is keeping their copy of Four to Score well past the due date... AHEM), so we went for this audio selection instead. A nice romance is good once in a while.
Doesn't this sound like it's going to have a steamy sex scene?
It does not.
My beloved Stephanie Plum is over at someone else's house (someone who is keeping their copy of Four to Score well past the due date... AHEM), so we went for this audio selection instead. A nice romance is good once in a while.
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