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May 25, 2017
R is for Race: A Stock Car Alphabet by Brad Herzog. Illustrated by Jane Gilltrap Bready. Book Review.
If you have a reluctant reader in your house who enjoys stock-car racing, this is the book for him or her. The alphabet is simply a way to organize the material and not the main feature of this text. Each page has a full-page illustration or a double spread featuring something to do with modern … Continue reading R is for Race: A Stock Car Alphabet by Brad Herzog. Illustrated by Jane Gilltrap Bready. Book Review.
May 24, 2017
Author G.A. Whitmore Three Random Questions Interview
25% of the proceeds from the sale of A Place to Call Home: Toby’s Tale are donated to a rescue dog organization. G.A. Whitmore’s passion for writing and her love of dogs come together in her series The Rescue Dog Tales. The first book in the series, A Place to Call Home is based on the … Continue reading Author G.A. Whitmore Three Random Questions Interview
May 23, 2017
A Place to Call Home, Toby’s Tale by G. A. Whitmore. The Rescue Dog Tales. Book Review.
This story is told in first person from the dog, Toby’s, point of view. All the animals in the novel converse with each other much like those in Charlottes’ Web. We follow the life of Toby, beginning with his grandparents. Toby is a pure white husky who has Wolf blood in him. Unfortunately, he is … Continue reading A Place to Call Home, Toby’s Tale by G. A. Whitmore. The Rescue Dog Tales. Book Review.
May 22, 2017
Pioneer Alphabet by Mary Alice Downie. Illustrated by Mary Jane Gerber. Book Review.
I love a book that takes you further and further into the subject. This is the type of book that a child learning about pioneers can go back to over and over again and learn something new each time. On first read, the text boxes at the bottom of each beautifully illustrated page contains several … Continue reading Pioneer Alphabet by Mary Alice Downie. Illustrated by Mary Jane Gerber. Book Review.
May 21, 2017
Yard Sale – Recycled Sundays
“Ouch! What did I step on?” “No wonder you can’t shut the closet door! What is all this stuff?” This is called pre-yard sale conversation. In spite of my lectures on the value of money, the eternity of plastic, and the bane of clutter, my son collects plastic figures. Somehow we escaped G.I. Joe but … Continue reading Yard Sale – Recycled Sundays
May 20, 2017
Dreamseeker Wish Keeper by Audrey N. Lewis. Book Review.
The story begins “Wisdom, Hope, Curiosity, and Love sat on top of Cloud Number Nine, the one with the pinkish lining.” There, they discuss the misguided wishes of dream seekers. Then, they hear the wishes of a little girl who is about to celebrate her birthday. She dreams of things to help others such as … Continue reading Dreamseeker Wish Keeper by Audrey N. Lewis. Book Review.
May 19, 2017
The Gingerbread Man (with a happy ending)
Most children are dismayed when the Gingerbread Man is eaten by the fox even though that’s what we do with cookies. In this version, not only is the Gingerbread Boy saved by the little old lady who created him, but so are several other new friends he has made on his journey. This is a … Continue reading The Gingerbread Man (with a happy ending)
May 18, 2017
A B C I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson. Book Review.
The alphabet is not the focus of this book. It is basically about seeing ourselves in a positive light. An anthropomorphic pig accompanied by a mouse and a frog (oddly the only one not wearing clothes) goes through the alphabet reciting something wonderful about herself. For example, “I am Awesome, Brave, and Cheerful. I have … Continue reading A B C I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson. Book Review.
May 17, 2017
Exploring Our Darkness – Author Audrey N. Lewis Three Random Questions Interview
Audrey N. Lewis has retired after 25 years of running an International not-for-profit. Now she is able to focus on her writing and has completed two very different books. Bonnie Ferrante: Hello and welcome Audrey. Reading through your bio I was struck with how many similar interests we have. We both enjoy furniture restoration, scrabble, … Continue reading Exploring Our Darkness – Author Audrey N. Lewis Three Random Questions Interview
May 15, 2017
Giving Away 3 Paperback copies of Action Alphabet
Goodreads Giveaway https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh... Opens for entries on May 15, 2017 Availability: 3 copies available Giveaway dates: May 15 – May 23, 2017 PARENTS: This book is written for kids who don’t like to sit still and just listen. It employs multiple learning styles. Kids will touch, move, repeat, play-act, and observe using rhythm and rhyme. It can be … Continue reading Giving Away 3 Paperback copies of Action Alphabet
