We got our beloved cat Merlin in 2005. I desperately wanted a cat because, well, I just love cats. So one day in late September my mother and I went into Petco. I had a habit of begging my mom to go and look at the cats (and the fish, […]
Not really book related… but fun anyway. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAlnM7RUDcA] And maybe you can listen while you work on this
Today (April 14) is “Donate A Book Day” which encourages people to give a book to their local library which will either be added to the collection, or give to the Friends who can sell it to raise money for the library. Here. What a great […]
From time to time here at mlcwo we like to include reading materials that are a little different. And here is today’s offering. In anticipation of the Royal Wedding (that is English Royal Wedding) there is time (if you get really busy) to have your own. All you need is […]
Just wanted to say happy PI day to everyone. Pi – 3.14- is an irrational number. To express Pi rationally it is 22/7, twenty two over seven. How many didgets have you memorized? This is all I know 3.141592653589793238262643383 I believe its right. So happy Pi day everyone!!! In honor […]
This week I decided to do something a little different for my interesting book related thing Saturday. I decided to do a book cover. I have noticed, while I walk around my library, how many interesting covers there are on books. So I thought I would pick a few and […]
Does cuckoo sum them up? I think nuts would be better. And cute [vimeo http://vimeo.com/20732587]
Summary Kelsey did not think that she would be working at a circus with Tiger’s. That was the last thing that she expected. But when the Tiger is bought and she is offered to go with him to India, she does not pass up the opportunity. Ren, the Tiger, and […]
I am a judge! Woo-hooo.This is my first year being a judge for the Nerd Heart YA 2011 (which has been around for two years) and I have been nominated to judge for the first and second round. (how exciting!) My judging partner for the first round is… Secret Dreamworld of a Bookaholic My […]
Wow, March is turning out to be a pretty busy month. Voting is going on at Nickelodeon for the Kid’s Choice Awards 2011. Go and vote for your favorite book, with categories including Dork Diaries, Vampire Academy, Witch and Wizard Series and Diary Of A Wimpy Kid. Click here to […]
The Guardian newspaper in the UK has launched today a children’s book website (here) and it is a very interesting place. All you YA readers out there, don’t be put off by the fact it is called “children’s”. In quaint English fashion everyone not an adult falls into this category […]
This has been making the rounds on some websites and I thought I would share it with you. All I can say is WOW! Organizing the bookcase will never be the same again. Enjoy! and happy Friday!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFnuP9niRUg&feature=player_embedded#at=45
This is for your few copies of Twilight, Dracula, and all the of the DVD’s too. Unfortunately, you need to have a certain type of house to hold this type of bookcase.
You can travel the world in the a book, and some other ways which we have not thought of. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/18991085]
In honor of Valentine’s Day this week. There is a lesson here.
Have you thought you might like to write a book? Or make a book? Or make a comic? Well, Jason Shiga, an award-winning author, has made a really great video showing how you can easily create an interactive comic using just a few things you can find around your home. […]
I found this bookcase today and I wanted to share how I felt about it. This is because how this person is storing these books makes me feel like they are hiding them. I know that it is tidier, but still. It reminds me of Fahrenheit 451 when they are […]
What do you get when you mix winter, Dracula and French creativity? Take a look and see. And isn’t the French so wonderful to listen to? Even a shopping list in French sounds delightful! Enjoy. http://vimeo.com/19016745
Summary In this 114 year old novel, Bram Stoker tells the horrorfying story of a century old vampire terrorizing Mina Harker, Dr. Van Helsing, Jonathan, and many others. This story is about the fight of the fittest. The fight between the Immortal and the Mortal. Between the Dead and the un-Dead. With Dracula loose in town there […]
I posted this video of the IKEA cats before but I thought that I would share this again as it is so cute and I know some of my readers haven’t seen it. Waiting for the next book review? Well, I have not finished a book quite yet to do […]
