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The Three Little Dassies by Jan Brett. Book Review.

This children’s picture book is yet another example of why Jan Brett is one of my favorite author/illustrators. The detail she puts into her artistry is absolutely stunning. When I read the title I wondered what a dassie was. When I looked at the cover picture there were three little creatures who seem to be … Continue reading The Three Little Dassies by Jan Brett. Book Review.

Three Blind Mice by John W. Ivimey. Illustrated by Paul Galdone. Book Review.

The full title of this book is The Complete Story of the Three Blind Mice. It begins with the mice wishing for fun. They ask an innkeeper for a bed but he refuses so they sleep out in the field. They wake with swollen faces from the cold. They are starving by the time they … Continue reading Three Blind Mice by John W. Ivimey. Illustrated by Paul Galdone. Book Review.

Walk a Mile in the Troll’s Shoes – The Three Billy Goats Fluff by Rachel Mortimer. Illustrated by Liz Pichon. Book Review.

Click here to buy The Three Billy Goats Fluff I am so impressed that authors continue to come up with new takes on old stories. Some of them are poorly done; this one isn’t one of those. It begins with a double spread picture of a troll holding his pillow on top of his head, eyes … Continue reading Walk a Mile in the Troll’s Shoes – The Three Billy Goats Fluff by Rachel Mortimer. Illustrated by Liz Pichon. Book Review.

Three Triceratops Tuff by Stephen Shaskan. Book Review.

Click here to buy The Three Triceratops Tuff This book is a takeoff on The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Three Triceratops named Stanley, Rufus, and Bob want to cross the valley to get to a better field of lush vegetation. When the littlest Triceratops, Stanley, tries to cross a tyrannosaurus rex threatens to eat him. … Continue reading Three Triceratops Tuff by Stephen Shaskan. Book Review.

Back When Tracing Your Ancestry Meant Hands on Research – Recycled Sundays

My family tree was a fascinating project, though not nearly as easy as I thought it would be. (Intrusive note: This was before the Internet provided historical information and genealogical lines. Everything had to be done by snail mail.) Originally, I was apprehensive about finding skeletons hidden in our family closet. It can be both … Continue reading Back When Tracing Your Ancestry Meant Hands on Research – Recycled Sundays

Three Bears in a Boat by David Soman. Book Review.

Three bear cubs, Dash, Charlie, and Theo break their mothers beautiful blue seashell, when they are trying to sneak some honey. They decide they must find another one to replace it. They get on a boat and sail away asking everyone they meet for advice. A “big, salty bear” directs them to an island and … Continue reading Three Bears in a Boat by David Soman. Book Review.

The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark by Ken Geist. Illustrated by Julia Gorton. Book Review.

This book is a humorous fractured folktale emulating The Three Little Pigs. The first little fish, Jim, builds his house from seaweed. When the shark comes to the door he says, “Little fish, little fish, let me come in.” The little fish replies, “Not by the skin of my finny fin fin!” To which the … Continue reading The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark by Ken Geist. Illustrated by Julia Gorton. Book Review.

Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell. Illustrated by Jim Harris. Book Review.

The book begins with a glossary of Cajun terms. If you speak French, you probably won’t need it. It explains words such as “cher” – pronounced “share” (the R is very soft), it is a term of affection meaning “dear.” The book is written in rhyme, something no one but poets and excellent rhymers should … Continue reading Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell. Illustrated by Jim Harris. Book Review.

The Three Little Pigs – Traditional Versions

I’ll begin with The Three Little Pigs, the traditional version, or close to it. I have already reviewed two versions. The Three Little Pigs by Jean Calverie received five stars. The Three Little Rigs by David Gordon was a fun little four-star variation on the theme. Click on the image to buy the book. *** … Continue reading The Three Little Pigs – Traditional Versions

The Three Frilly Goats Fluff by Adam and Charlotte Guillain and Phil Littler. Book Review.

Click here to buy The Three Frilly Goats Fluff The Three Frilly Goats Fluff by Adam and Charlotte Guillain and Phil Littler is a hilarious take on the three Billy goats. In this version the goats are crazy over clothes. They wear frilly bonnets and hats, frilly puffy blouses, earrings and bows. You might have … Continue reading The Three Frilly Goats Fluff by Adam and Charlotte Guillain and Phil Littler. Book Review.