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The Second My Life Changed Forever…Stories of Life Changing Moments. By Eileen Doyon. Book Review.

 Click on the cover to buy the book. This book is part of the Unforgettable Faces and Stories Series. In this series, Eileen Doyon collects true stories under a specific theme. This book is about incidents such as deaths, births, beginning a new business venture, meeting someone who will play a significant part in your life, … Continue reading The Second My Life Changed Forever…Stories of Life Changing Moments. By Eileen Doyon. Book Review.

Top Three Adult Books I Reviewed in 2016

#1 Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette by Sena Jeter Naslund. Naslund writes in great detail of the sensual world Marie Antoinette experiences and interprets. The listener feels pulled into both time and place. In spite of her Habsburg lineage, Marie Antoinette is a woman ruled by her husband and country and therefore at the mercy … Continue reading Top Three Adult Books I Reviewed in 2016

Can a Scarecrow Help a Grieving Child? – Author Sandra Ann Horn Three Random Questions Interview

Sandra Ann Horn’s first picture book was Tattybogle about a happy scarecrow. It was made into a musical for schools by Ruth Kenward. She has written picture books and adult self-help nonfiction books. Bonnie Ferrante: Welcome, Sandra. You have two distinct genres of writing. One is picture books for preschool to school-age children. The other … Continue reading Can a Scarecrow Help a Grieving Child? – Author Sandra Ann Horn Three Random Questions Interview

Giveaway – Then the Tooth Fairy Won’t Come

Goodreads Book Giveaway Then the Tooth Fairy Won’t Come by Bonnie Ferrante Giveaway ends December 26, 2016. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/wi...

See the World From a Unique Perspective: The Moon Thieves by Sandra Horn illustrated by Esther Connon. Book Review.

Click here to buy The Moon Thieves What catches your attention immediately is the unusual illustration on the front cover of this book. A large moon is in the background. A woman and a boy in their nightclothes, wearing coats and long unmanageable scarves, hold hands in a line. They are followed by a cat … Continue reading See the World From a Unique Perspective: The Moon Thieves by Sandra Horn illustrated by Esther Connon. Book Review.

Holiday Contest

Click on this link to enter my holiday giveaway 5 contest. a Rafflecopter giveaway Win all five sf/fant books. Contest ends December 31, 2016. Enter everyday for better chances of winning.  

Confessions of a Chocoholic (Recycled Sundays)

One of the things I love about kids is their unabashed honesty. One December, long ago, when my son was rifling through the Christmas Wish Book for the 800th time, my daughter asked him, “Is that all you ever think about…presents?” “No,” replied my son. “I think about candy too.” I must admit, we share … Continue reading Confessions of a Chocoholic (Recycled Sundays)

Silent Comix by Robbie Charters. Book Review.

Silent Comix was a neat idea – set of stories told entirely in pictures. This concept would be useful for working with people who have English as a second language. It might also generate sequential story-telling with younger children. Unfortunately, I found the pictures difficult to understand. After discussing them with others, all but one … Continue reading Silent Comix by Robbie Charters. Book Review.

Is Different Bad? Frog Has No Fur (La Rana No Tiene Pelo) by S. J. Bushue and Deb McQueen. Book Review.

 Click here to buy “Frog Has No Fur”: “La Rana No Tiene Pelo” (So Big & Little Bit Adventures) This is a bilingual picture book. Unfortunately, I cannot read Spanish so I am only reviewing the English part. So Big, a mammal, and Little Bit, a frog are friends even though they are not alike. … Continue reading Is Different Bad? Frog Has No Fur (La Rana No Tiene Pelo) by S. J. Bushue and Deb McQueen. Book Review.

Feeding the Minds of Kids While Keeping Them in Suspense: Author Gail Hedrick Three Random Questions Interview

Bonnie Ferrante: Gail Hedrick is a middle-grade fiction author, freelance writer, editor and proofreader. Welcome, Gail. Tell us a bit about your writing and your most recent work. Is it a departure from your usual writing? Gail Hedrick: I write for kids and their parents. I’ve written and sold articles on subjects from grandparents to organizing … Continue reading Feeding the Minds of Kids While Keeping Them in Suspense: Author Gail Hedrick Three Random Questions Interview