Bonnie Ferrante's Blog, page 18
October 29, 2017
Halloween Costumes – Don’t Touch My Whiskers
Orange and black dots the landscape, natural and retail, as we head into Halloween. Now that my children are old enough to put together their own costumes, or perhaps forgo the whole process, I can afford to be nostalgic about dressing up little ones. Since going house to house is no longer as secure, exciting … Continue reading Halloween Costumes – Don’t Touch My Whiskers
October 27, 2017
All of Me! A Book of Thanks by Molly Bang. Book Review.
This is an unusual book of thanks. It reminds me of a Buddhist gatha where we thank our body for everything it has given and done for us. In this text, the child thanks his feet, hands, knees and elbows, head, five senses, and other parts of his body. He expresses appreciation and wonder at … Continue reading All of Me! A Book of Thanks by Molly Bang. Book Review.
October 25, 2017
Children’s Choice Book Awards – Are They Worth It?
There are numerous American versions and Canadian versions of this award. There are also provincial/state versions so you need to individually research. CANADIAN VERSIONS CONTEST FEATURES Children and teens vote for their favorite books. There are different awards for each province, the one I know best is the Forest of Reading/ Silver Birch Awards in … Continue reading Children’s Choice Book Awards – Are They Worth It?
October 23, 2017
Eating Green by Molly Aloian. Book Review.
Buy Link Eating Green (Green Scene) “Eating green means understanding the impact our food choices have on the environment and trying to lessen that impact. To eat green, we must buy food with little or no packaging. We should eat fresh food and local food that is grown or made nearby. Eating green also need … Continue reading Eating Green by Molly Aloian. Book Review.
October 22, 2017
Recycled Sundays – The Lost and Confused
Maybe it’s because I’ve been lost so frequently myself that I am good at connecting with lost people. Perhaps those of us that have a poor inner compass show a special aura. Instead of a personal magnet steering me in the right direction, it attracts misguided souls to me. I seem to have a … Continue reading Recycled Sundays – The Lost and Confused
October 21, 2017
Making a Simple Action Based Copy Cat Book with Your Child
You will need: an example book such as Elephants by Rebecca Heller 8″ by 14″ sheets of paper old magazines, catalogues, tourist pamphlets etc. that contain pictures of people being active child scissors glue fine point marker or pen needle and thread or sewing machine strong tape to reinforce spine optional thicker paper for cover … Continue reading Making a Simple Action Based Copy Cat Book with Your Child
October 20, 2017
Isabella’s Heart by Diane Merrill Wiggington. Book Review.
Isabella’s Heart is the second in the award-winning Jeweled Dagger Series. Like the first book, it is a lighthearted humorous romance that takes place in the 1700s. It contains just enough historical reference to establish time and place and provide an anchor for societal expectations and events. In spite of a few anachronisms, the author … Continue reading Isabella’s Heart by Diane Merrill Wiggington. Book Review.
October 18, 2017
Kindle Book Awards – Are They Worth It?
Site – https://www.thekindlebookreview.net/2... Deadline – February to May each year For Independent and small press authors CONTEST FEATURES There are seven categories: Mystery/Thriller Romance Y/A Sci-fi/Fantasy Literary Fiction Horror/Suspense Non-Fiction Each category winner receives $345 and publicity packages. SUBMITTING Submit online. Entry fee is $29.00. Books must be 25,000 words. PROMOTION Winner’s lists from previous … Continue reading Kindle Book Awards – Are They Worth It?
October 16, 2017
Trell by Dick Lehr. Book Review.
This young adult book is told from the viewpoint of a 13-year-old girl named Van Trell Taylor whose father, Romero, is in prison. She was a baby when he was convicted of the murder of a 13-year-old girl in a gang/drug related crime where someone else was the target. Trell’s mother, Shey, is confident that, … Continue reading Trell by Dick Lehr. Book Review.
October 15, 2017
A Hair-raising Foot-stomping Good Time – Recycled Sundays
Due to the positive response to last year’s guest writer, I am offering the special feature yet again. Since this 11-year-old guest columnist has been the subject of my stories on wild eating habits, choking (while trying to separate Lego pieces or jamming his head into the back of a rocking chair,) and inconvenient illnesses … Continue reading A Hair-raising Foot-stomping Good Time – Recycled Sundays
