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That Curious Cat Causes Chaos Again: Mr Pattacake and the Dog’s Dinner Disaster by Stephanie Baudet. Book Review.

 Click here to buy Mr Pattacake and the Dogs Dinner Disaster This is the second book in the Mr Pattacake trilogy. The chef is excited that he has been asked to create new pet treats for a company called Animeals. He invents Dog’s Dinner, Cat’s Casserole, Rabbit’s Rations, Bird’s Breakfast, Fish’s Feast, and Snake’s Supper. … Continue reading That Curious Cat Causes Chaos Again: Mr Pattacake and the Dog’s Dinner Disaster by Stephanie Baudet. Book Review.

If You See a Dragon – New Release

If you saw a dragon, what would you do? Would you catch it and keep it as a pet? Would you sell it to the circus? There’s lots of exciting ideas to choose but which one would the dragon want? – A book that helps children develop empathy and kindness to animals. Half the profits … Continue reading If You See a Dragon – New Release

Is there a message there? Recycled Sundays.

The wind was blowing fiercely and knocked over a Chinese stepping stone I had propped up in my garden. It crushed my prettiest rose-like tulip. I picked it up, straightened the flower, and glanced at the word on the stone as I repositioned it. My tulip was crushed by “Longevity.” May 21, 2010 Click on … Continue reading Is there a message there? Recycled Sundays.

What Do You Give the Richest Man You Know? – Yitzi and the Giant Menorah by Richard Ungar. Book Review.

 Click here to buy Yitzi and the Giant Menorah The first thing that grabs your attention about this picture book is the incredible illustrations. Richard Ungar, a practicing lawyer by day and a phenomenal artist by night, has created another notable book about Jewish tradition. As a relief from the seriousness of legal work, Ungar … Continue reading What Do You Give the Richest Man You Know? – Yitzi and the Giant Menorah by Richard Ungar. Book Review.

Why Do We See Ourselves So Negatively? – Little Lucky Ladybug by Melissa Carter. Book Review.

 Click here to buy Little Lucky Ladybug The message in this picture book is important, “each person in the world is unique and special.” The little ladybug visits a honeybee, a butterfly, an ant, and a spider. Each of these insects feel depressed about their self identity. They all say to her “Lucky Ladybug, you … Continue reading Why Do We See Ourselves So Negatively? – Little Lucky Ladybug by Melissa Carter. Book Review.

Stars for Sing the Planets: I’ll Remember That

If you are a elementary classroom teacher or a parent of a child who is developing an interest in space, these reviews are for you. To buy the book, click on this link-Sing the Planets: I’ll Remember That Autumn Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars    SINGING ITS PRAISES! By Bette A. Stevens on October 31, 2016 Format: Paperback … Continue reading Stars for Sing the Planets: I’ll Remember That

Wherever Freedom is Threatened: Author Reynold Jay – Three Random Questions Interview

Bonnie Ferrante: Welcome, Reynold. Could you tell us a little about yourself? Reynold Jay: Thank you for offering to interview me! I am a retired Special Education teacher and business entrepreneur. I operated a string of retail stores under the umbrella of Confectionery World, Inc. I was an entertainer and teen night-club owner during college … Continue reading Wherever Freedom is Threatened: Author Reynold Jay – Three Random Questions Interview

Kids Need an Accessible, Comfortable Arts & Crafts Space to Freely Create

So you may or may not have read a couple of days ago that my newly refinished drop-leaf  (craft) table became something other than what I intended. I couldn’t bear the thought of paint, glue and scissors being used on it. For once, I was too successful. Using the work table in the laundry room was not … Continue reading Kids Need an Accessible, Comfortable Arts & Crafts Space to Freely Create

Death Leaders by Kendra Hadnott. Book Review.

 Click here to buy Death Leaders This is a young adult fantasy novel. It is the year 2031. Death leaders must bring down the exploding population by killing their “assignments”. Things become complicated when Christopher, a death leader, feels an unfamiliar emotion for his newest target, 19-year-old Tracy Wilbourn. Things become even more complicated when … Continue reading Death Leaders by Kendra Hadnott. Book Review.

I’m Not Eating That! (Recycled Sundays)

Children alter the contents of a refrigerator more than marriage, low-calorie diets, or self-improvement classes. They may not do the grocery shopping, but nine-tenths of the list will be the parents’ desperate ideas for edibles the child might be induced to eat. Cave Daddy had it easy. He simply clubbed a sabre toothed rabbit, carried … Continue reading I’m Not Eating That! (Recycled Sundays)