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The Road to Ever After by Moira Young. Book Review.

This highly unusual book is told from the point of view of a 13-year-old orphaned street boy named Davey David. Lizzie, an elderly woman dubbed as a witch and a child who has the fascinating talent of drawing angels in the dirt go on an incredible journey together. Lizzie, to say the least, has unconventional … Continue reading The Road to Ever After by Moira Young. Book Review.

Just One More Time -The Elusive Nutcracker Ballet. Recycled Sundays.

With Christmas once again looming its green and red visage above the horizon, my thoughts turn to Sugar Plum Fairies and Snow Queens. I chuckled to see that The Nutcracker Ballet is again appearing at the auditorium. The Nutcracker was the very first ballet I’d ever seen, in my thirties. As a child, I’d been … Continue reading Just One More Time -The Elusive Nutcracker Ballet. Recycled Sundays.

Astronaut Scott Kelly My Journey to the Stars. Illustrated by André Ceolin. Book review.

This children’s 8″ X 10″ picture book basically tells the life story of Scott Kelly and how and why he decided to become an astronaut. It also mentions his twin brother, Mark, who is also astronaut. Scott had difficulty focussing and sitting still in school. Although he would have liked to have been a doctor … Continue reading Astronaut Scott Kelly My Journey to the Stars. Illustrated by André Ceolin. Book review.

Christmasese – Recycled Sundays

The Christmas season is once again upon us. The older I get, the shorter the 11 months in between seem. I could swear I sent my Christmas column off just last month if the calendar didn’t insist differently. The children, though, contend that it has been at least 47 months since the last Christmas. I … Continue reading Christmasese – Recycled Sundays

Digby of the Dinosaurs by Linda Yiannakis. Book Review.

I don’t think I can actually do this remarkable book justice. Summarizing the plot, a little boy inadvertently finds himself in a secluded world where some species of dinosaurs still exist and have evolved to a higher level. But it is so much more than that. Told mostly from the point of view of Digby, … Continue reading Digby of the Dinosaurs by Linda Yiannakis. Book Review.

Digby of the Dinosaurs by Linda Yannakis. Book Report.

I don’t think I can actually do this remarkable book justice. Summarizing the plot, a little boy inadvertently finds himself in a secluded world where some species of dinosaurs still exist and have evolved to a higher level. But it is so much more than that. Told mostly from the point of view of Digby, … Continue reading Digby of the Dinosaurs by Linda Yannakis. Book Report.

How to Honor Dead Pets – Recycled Sundays

Dogs and cats have been treated like people for generations. They’ve been fed table scraps, allowed to sleep in their master’s bed, and even worn little caps, shirts, and jackets. Perhaps the next logical step is to make them accountable, much the way we do our children. In return for love, shelter, good nutrition, and … Continue reading How to Honor Dead Pets – Recycled Sundays

Olivia’s Promise by Diane Merrill Wigginton. Book Review.

This is the third book in the Jeweled Dagger Series Olivia is lady Olivia Sophia Alan Townsend, a 20-year-old who can see and speak with the spirits of the dead. She is the third daughter in a line of remarkably gifted women with dynamic head-strong personalities. The ghost of a friend, Lilly, appears to her … Continue reading Olivia’s Promise by Diane Merrill Wigginton. Book Review.

Can You Say Peace? By Karen Katz. Book Review.

Although Peace Day was September 21, this gentle book fits well with my theme of war and peace for November. This is a simple book that shows us how to say peace in different languages. It begins “Today is Peace Day all around the world. Children everywhere will wish for peace, hope for peace, and … Continue reading Can You Say Peace? By Karen Katz. Book Review.

The Reality Blur – Recycled Sundays

Children under the age of seven have always had difficulty differentiating between fantasy and reality. Television has blurred these lines by having stars act in commercials during their shows, or flipping characters from one show to another while maintaining their stage personas. Adults too, may find it difficult to decide what’s real and what isn’t … Continue reading The Reality Blur – Recycled Sundays