Book review blog carnival – July 3, 2011
Hi guys! Welcome to the July 3, 2011 edition of book review blog carnival. Thanks so much to Clark for helping me host this and being patient with me as we ironed out some hiccups! Without further ado,...
View ArticleBook reco: The Solitude of Prime Numbers by Paolo Giordano
Riveting. The Solitude of Prime Numbers was absolutely riveting. There’s a romantic quote somewhere that goes you know you’re meant to be with someone if you’re comfortable in each other’s silence. But...
View ArticleBreaking Dawn movie thoughts
First things first: I hated the book. Super to the max galore. Even then, I just had to see the film version as I was curious how director Bill Condon would turn the book around while keeping the story...
View ArticleDuck and Goose: How are you feeling?
Duck & Goose’s How are you feeling? is one of my favorite books for the toddler. Duck, Goose and their friends demonstrate a variety of emotions in adorable ways. Each illustration tells a whole...
View ArticleHow to find your true love on Christmas Eve (A Review of The First Love...
Kismet cookies. I’m telling you already! Don’t worry, I’m not giving away any spoilers. Kismet cookies is how you find your true love, according to the cute holiday romance novel “The First Love Cookie...
View ArticleMy Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss
“You’d be surprised how many ways I change on different colored days!” Choosing colors is one way to explain feelings and moods with little ones. Dr. Seuss’ “My Many Colored Days” is one of my favorite...
View ArticleIntroducing The Impressionists
Timmy’s a big book reader, and this is one set of books I wish he’d learn to love soon. My Mom bought these three books when she was in New York many years ago. They were supposed to be coffee table...
View ArticleHow I became an eBook convert
My Mom loaned me one of her Kindles after she got one of the newer models. This Kindle has been with me since the beginning of the year and I’ve already read 5 books. That’s a milestone for me, having...
View ArticleRaising a happy reader
Want to raise a happy reader? Place books in every room of your home. My sisters and I grew up in a home full of books. Books weren’t confined to bookshelves, though I’m sure my Mama would have...
View ArticleRaising a happy reader (Part 2)
Giselle brought up an interesting point on raising happy readers. Her comment goes, “…while having books around is good, I think it is just as important for them to see their parents read (and enjoy...
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