While some of us have to go to our local library, in a village in Indonesia, the library comes to you. Called Kudapustaka (Horse Library), three days a week Ridwan Sururi and his horse, Luna, go to visit villages and schools. The best part is, Ridwan is not looking for money […]
22 Summary “When Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan. comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong. Uncle Jonathan and his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Zimmermann, are both witches! Lewis is thrilled. At first, watchng magic is enough. Then Lewis experiments with magic himself […]
A new upcoming book to movie is The House with a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs has me soooooo excited! So first, it’s a book! I’m reading through that currently! Check it out here. It’s a young YA kind of book, but honestly as an adult, I’m still absolutely […]
Summary “Which Reality Would YOU Choose? Seventeen year-old Emily’s dad is in prison for securities fraud and her mom’s strung-out on pain meds, leaving Emily to parent herself and her younger brothers and sister. She’s got things mostly under control until a couple weeks before Dad’s release, when voices start […]
The Washington Post came up with a list, from a Librarian, of books which will help children through this really tough time that the United States, and our world is facing. Yes, they are picture books, but everyone, no matter which side you are on currently, is facing a tough […]
Summary “The only thing Avery Hood can remember about the night her parents died is that she saw silver-deadly silver, moving inhumanly fast. As much as she wants to remember who killed them, she can’t, and there’s nothing left to do but try to piece her life back together. Then […]
BookRiot came up with a list of 50 of the Best Heroines From Middle Grade Books. A lot of the books I don’t know but quite a few I do know of and definitely can relate to. Which ones do you agree with definitely? And any that aren’t on the […]
With Christmas only being about one month and 4 days away, it is time to start planning your gifts. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t believe in buying them now but if you want a good book, or good book gifts, it does take time to find them as well […]
A Laura Marlin Mystery Summary “Orphaned Laura is sent to live with her uncle inCornwall, convinced that a life of adventure is hers at last. But everywhere she turns she’s confronted with mysteries. Is Tariq, the shopkeeper’s silent son, a friend or an enemy? Why does her uncle seem intent […]
This is such an amazing book. It is, admittedly, a picture book. Not something that a Young Adult’s would read, but I have to say this is a very good book. The story is very cute and there are also some really good illustrations as you can see. I was […]
Who Was Ben Franklin? By Dennis Brindell Fradin Illustrated by John O’Brien Late winter and spring is the time in school when many students read biographies of famous people. Starting in the lower grades youngsters scramble trying to find someone who is interesting enough to read about and write an […]
Yesterday it was audio book apps to entertain the children. Nice idea, real stories, real voices. Today NPR reported on kids books that leap off the page and are interactive. Here. It seems that publishers want to draw younger readers into an interactive world where they can become part of […]
There is so much going on at the moment, it feels like the world is spinning too much. So much to do, so little time. So, once again here to help you with some gift ideas for others (or yourself……yours elf!!) here are some excellent suggestions. Amie Borst of From The […]
Just in case you aren’t sure where you stand on the picture book issue and need to refresh your opinion, or you need to get a little early holiday shopping done Gilt is offering select Harper Collins children’s books with such wonderful classics as Good Night Moon, Fancy Nancy, The […]
Guess what? It is almost September and that means that school is starting soon. Yeah, I know that you all are probably sad that the summer is almost over but your fun does not have to end just yet because September is Roald Dahl’s birthday. This means that there is […]
I am sorry that I have not posted for a while, but I am back with some interesting things. As I write I am in England (looking for books that haven’t made it to the US) and looking for other interesting things. Today is not going to be a book […]
Since we are in the season, I thought that it would be appropriate to review some of my favorite Halloween books to get you in the mood. These are my top 4. #1. Winnie Flies Again by Korky Paul and Valerie Thomas This book is about how Winnie the Witch use […]
Halloween is a great time of year. You get to dress up and run about with your friends saying “Trick or Treat” and collecting candy at every house in your sight. You get to eat sweet things that you would never be allowed but because this is a special time […]
