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Best Book Blogger Award

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Just a little update about it. I unfortunately did not make it past the long list category. But just because I did not make it does not mean that my book blog is not as good as others. I noticed that a lot of the other blogs have been around for years and I have only been around for 1 year. But it was fun to try to see how I would do. I am definitely going to do it again.

It is not really a disappointment. It just says to me that I have more time to practice with my blog, write better reviews, and get more views. Then next year I just might make it a little further or be awarded. But this will not put me off because I did not win just this once. I will keep trying. You all know the saying…..

“Try, try, and try again. And if you don’t succeed. Try again!”

FunDay Friday

 in Fun / Library / Loving Language by

QUIZ

This week I am going to give you a quiz about libraries.
Try to answer them the best that you can. If you think you know some of the answers, just let me know.

1. If you cannot find a book, what should you do?

a. Go Home
b. Ask a librarian
c. Look on a computer
*There are two answers to the question.

2. Is it possible to renew your library books online (does not pertain to every library)?

a. No
b. Yes
c. Don’t know

3. Does a library have a printer (does not pertain to every library)?

a. Yes
b. No
c. Don’t know

4. What types of things do libraries have?

a. books, movies, cd’s
b. books, movies, cd’s, audio books, magazines, newspapers, video games
c. movies, books, audio books

5. Do you have to pay a fine if your book is overdue?

a. Yes
b. No
c. Don’t Know

Enjoy this little quiz I made for you. And on Wednesday I will post the answers to the questions.

The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear

 in Loving Language / Poetry by

 

The Owl and the Pussycat
by Edward Lear

The Owl and Pussycat went to sea
In a beautiful pea-green boat:
They took some honey, and plenty of money
Wrapped up in a five-pound note.

The Owl looked up to the stars above,
And sang to a small guitar,
“O lovely Pussy, O Pussy, my love,
What a beautiful Pussy you are,
You are,
You are!
What a beautiful Pussy you are!’

Pussy said to the owl, “You elegant fowl,
How charmingly sweet you sing!
Oh! let us be married; too long have we tarried:
But what shall we do for a ring?”

They sailed away, for a year and a day,
To the land where the bong-tree grows;
And there is a wood a Piggy-wig stood,
With a ring at the end of his nose,
His nose,
His nose,
With a ring at the end of his nose.

“Dear Pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling
Your ring?” Said the Piggy, “I will.”
So they took it away, and were married next day
By the Turkey who lives on the hill.

They dined on mince and slices of quince,
Which they ate with a runcible spoon;
And hand in hand, on the idge of the sand,
They danced by the light of the moon,
The moon,
The moon,
They danced by the light of the moon.

April is National Poetry Month

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by Guest Blogger M.O.M

Wow, a whole month devoted to poetry! That is quite impressive don’t you think? So, in recognition of this important event here are some thoughts to share with you.

National Poetry Month is a month-long celebration of poetry that was established by the Academy of American Poets. It aims to bring attention to poetry so that it can reach a wider audience and be appreciated by more. But why you might ask? In this age of 140 characters and abbreviated txtng why should we read poetry? Well, that is a good question and really requires a full and thoughtful answer. Another time. When the month isn’t about to end and we haven’t even posted a great, inspiring poem to justify the discussion. We can talk about it later. In honor of  this month here is a poem….a favorite.

Never Trust Dragons

‘I see you’ve arrived,’ the dragon said,
bright eyes like beacons set in his head.

‘Yes’ said the vet. ‘Left as soon as I knew
Now tell me the problem, a touch of the ‘flu?’

‘My flame has gone out, I can’t raise a spark,
not much use when you hunt in the dark.’

The vet peered down the gigantic throat,
black as a chimney and reeking of soot.

He threw in some petrol, a match to ignite,
firelighters, coal, and some dynamite.

The dragon covered a burp with his paw,
a flicker of flame flashed dlown his jaw.

He licked his lips with a golden tongue:
‘Take your fee, vet, you’d better run.

I can feel my fires boil, they are returning.
In a couple of minutes you could be burning.’

Clutching a diamond the size of a star,
the vet scampered away to his car.

As he drove off the dragon’s bright fire
gushed out of the cave and scorched his tires.

The vet snapped his fingers, laughed at the brute
because he was wearing his flame-proof suit.

David Harmer

from Dragon Poems by John Foster and Korky Paul

Why Do Readers Everywhere Love March 2nd?

 in Loving Language / Reluctant Readers by

by Guest Blogger M.O.M.

Because March 2nd is the birthday of  Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to countless readers as Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss was a writer and cartoonist who is best known as the author of beloved children’s books. His books contain wacky characters, make use of rhyme and are fun to read. His gift at writing for the young provided entertaining and accessible books for the younger reader. His clever use of language begs to be read out loud and watching the faces of young listeners enthralled in the humor and silliness, hides the craft of what Dr. Seuss created.

Dr. Seuss’s birthday is celebrated across the United States with Read Across America which motivates and encourages children to read and be read to. And in honor of this special day many schools encourage their students to come to school in their pajamas so that they can read while comfy and cozy.

In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday why don’t you pick up a book and read ~ either by yourself, or with a friend. And what better day than today to discover Dr. Seuss?

To help and encourage you here are some websites that make it really fun.

Click here to go to the home of Dr. Seuss on the web. It has so many fun things to check out, and really cute music.

Click here to download some Dr. Seuss books and read them. What could be easier than that?