Archive for February 2017
Children’s Book Review: Mr. Fuzzbuster Knows He’s the Favorite By Stacy McAnulty
MR. FUZZBUSTER KNOWS HE’S THE FAVORITE By: Stacy McAnulty Illustrated by: Edward Hemingway Published: February 7, 217 Publisher: Two Lions Fiction I had the pleasure of experiencing this story for the first time along with a class of Kindergartners in the classroom I was subbing in. I read it to them during their snack time…
Read MoreI See Me Friends and Family Sale
The biggest sale i See Me offers is now available. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up for Easter, baptism, and birthday gifts. Check out my review of the i See Me book I chose to give for Valentine’s Day to my great-niece: The Perfect Valentine for Your Child – I See Me Books Don’t delay…
Read MoreBook Review: The Orphan’s Tale By Pam Jenoff
THE ORPHAN’S TALE By: Pam Jenoff Published: February 21, 2017 Publisher: MIRA Fiction/Historical Fiction I first became a fan of Pam Jenoff when I read one of her short stories in the compilation, GRAND CENTRAL: Original Stories of Post-War Love and Reunion. She is also known for several other books set during war- time. Her…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: Shackles from the Deep By Michael Cottman
SHACKLES FROM THE DEEP Tracing the Path of a Sunken Slave Ship, A Bitter Past, and a Rich Legacy By: Michael Cottman Published: January 3, 2017 Publisher: National Geographic Non-Fiction Avid scuba diver and journalist, Michael Cottman is sharing the remarkable discovery of a sunken ship that carried slaves to Europe and North/South America during…
Read MoreBook Review: Since She Went Away By David Bell
SINCE SHE WENT AWAY By: David Bell Published: June 21, 2016 Publisher: NAL Fiction/Mystery/Suspense Jenna and Celia have been best friends since childhood, but as adults, fitting in time to get together between jobs, kids, and Celia’s country club friends have been difficult. Even though they don’t see each other as often, they always seamlessly…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: Two Presidential Books from Time for Kids and National Geographic Kids
PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES By: The Editors of Time for Kids Published: January 10, 2017 Publisher: Time for Kids Non-Fiction This small 9×6 inch book is packed full of information perfect for your middle grade through middle school aged child. Heck, I learned things from this book. It’s the perfect size to keep in…
Read MoreNew Books in January 2017
Every month I share a post about all the new books that came my way during the past month. You can be sure to see these posts at the beginning of every month. I read four books in January including two fiction, a non-fiction, and a YA book. I am currently reading four books jumping…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: If You Were Me and Lived in….Israel and Poland By Carole P Roman
IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN…ISRAEL A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World By: Carole P. Roman Illustrated by: Kelsea Wierenga Published: November 2, 2016 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Non-Fiction I learned a lot while reading this book about Israel. Some things I knew, of course, like about the city of Jerusalem…
Read MoreWhat is Saving My Life Right Now? – 2017 Edition
Today is the halfway point of winter. If you live where it is sunny and warm….then you likely aren’t struggling through the days like the rest of us hoping for a peek at the sun and maybe a day with temperatures above 30 degrees. Here in Iowa, the last few weeks have been foggy, dreary,…
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