Books that Came My Way in August 2018
This is my monthly roundup of books that arrived on my shelves in August. I also share a bit of what’s been going on in our family’s lives as well. We have officially had two weeks of school. Patrick is all settled in at college and the homework has begun. We are already in the…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Birds and Their Feathers By Britta Teckentrup
BIRDS AND THEIR FEATHERS By: Britta Teckentrup Published: June 5, 2018 Publisher: Prestel Junior Non-Fiction When I was a child, I remember the delight in finding a feather on our farm. They were usually nothing too exciting, but they were always soft. I would brush my fingers across the feather and carry it around.…
Read More Bout of Books 23 Wrap-Up
Well, per the usual, every time I participate in Bout of Books, my week doesn’t go as planned. I ended up having the chance to go to my friend’s lake house for a girls’ weekend and I couldn’t pass up that chance. So I left Friday and never touched a book all weekend. All reading…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Who Eats Orange? By Dianne White
WHO EATS ORANGE? By: Dianne White Illustrated by: Robin Page Published: August 14, 2018 Publisher: Beach Lane Books Non-Fiction Combine teaching your toddler their colors along with healthy eating in this unique book featuring all kinds of animals. Taking the reader through all the colors of the rainbow, the book asks who eats what…
Read More Bout of Books Day 4 Update
Yesterday was Day 4 for Bout of Books, a week-long readathon focused on reading more books. If you missed my first post featuring the books I’m hoping to read this week, click HERE. Thursday was the First Day of School for our Senior and 8th Grader. So, our morning was a bit hectic and as soon…
Read More Bout of Books Day 3 Update
Yesterday was Day 3 for Bout of Books, a week-long readathon focused on reading more books. If you missed my first post featuring the books I’m hoping to read this week, click HERE. Well, I also had a day that didn’t go as planned again. That seems to be the theme this time around. I…
Read More Bout of Books Day 2 Update
Yesterday was Day 2 for Bout of Books, a week-long readathon focused on reading more books. If you missed my first post featuring the books I’m hoping to read this week, click HERE. Yesterday did not go as planned in the area of reading. I was only able to listen to my audiobook and didn’t get…
Read More Bout of Books Day 1 Update
Yesterday was Day 1 for Bout of Books, a week-long readathon focused on reading more books. Today is the last day to sign up to join. Click HERE. to find out more information. If you missed yesterday’s post featuring the books I’m hoping to read this week, click HERE. Well, yesterday ended up being quite…
Read More What I’m Reading for Bout of Books 23
It’s a great week for Bout of Books. I’m sharing what I am reading this week and the first daily challenge of the week! If you would like to find out more or sign up to join me and hundreds of other readers, click HERE. Today marks the first day for Bout of Books. I…
Read More Children’s Book Review: It’s Show and Tell, Dexter! By Lindsay Ward
IT’S SHOW AND TELL, DEXTER! A Dexter T. Rexter Book By: Lindsay Ward Illustrated by: Lindsay Ward Published: July 17, 2018 Publisher: Two Lions Fiction/Picture Book I don’t remember show and tell day from when I was a kid, but I do remember it as a parent. It is a stressful day and night…
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