• Lists

    2023 Blogging A to Z: Daredevil

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    I am by no means a daredevil, I’ve always been a cautious person – not a fan of roller coasters or haunted houses, it’s just not who I am. I’ve started rock climbing at a local gym a little over a year ago. And while I don’t necessarily see it…

  • Lists

    12 Titles With Superheroes for Independent Readers

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    This book list could possibly be neverending if I included all the Marvel and D.C. comic book superheroes in it. Instead, I wanted to share some superhero titles that might be new to you! (And maybe some forever-favorites like Captain Underpants)! This list includes titles for independent readers – readers…

  • Reviews

    Wild Survival: Crocodile Rescue

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    Synopsis: “Twelve-year-old Adriana Villalobos and her older brother Feye travel the globe with their parents, the hosts of a suspenseful nature show called “Wild Survival!” The show features daring animal rescues and the work the family does at their animal sanctuary. They’ve recently gotten an offer to take the show…

  • Activities

    Flannel Friday: 5 Little Unicorns

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    I just finished up a Unicorn Storytime as an outreach program at a local jewelry shop in the community. I couldn’t think of anything better that sharing glittering unicorns at a glittering jewelry store! A HUGE shout-out to Storytime Secrets where I found this awesome rhyme! I designed the unicorns…

  • Reviews

    The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue

    Synopsis: After being kicked out of Eton, Henry “Monty” Montague has one last chance to drink, gamble, and sleep around before his ever-disapproving father teaches him to run the family estate or so he thought. Armed with everything you could possible need for a trip to the continent (mainland Europe) with…

  • Reviews

    Book Review: Brightwood

    Daisy only knows the house and gardens of Brightwood Hall, her mother suffered from a horrible tragedy and only goes out when it’s completely necessary and never allows Daisy to leave. With a stockpile of food and her mother’s Day Boxes (a box for each day filled with things that…

  • Activities

    Flannel Friday: Fall Song

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    When Jbrary has a new favorite action song, I didn’t stop and pause, I just adapted it to fit what I needed most – a fall action/movement song for my storytime!  My kids have been HUGE fans of “Fruit Salad“, “Bubble Bubble Pop” and “Bananas Unite” and I can’t wait…

  • Reviews

    Spy School

    This is another book I read on vacation.  Spy School is about Ben Ripley, a awkward, science geek whose dream job would be to work for the CIA.  Ben is not surprised to be selected to attend a magnate school with a focus on science, but he is surprised to…

  • Reviews

    Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Subsitute

    Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute is the prefect start to a series of books for reluctant readers – especially elementary school-age boys.  Jarrett Krosoczka’s graphic novel format works perfectly for reluctant readers with minimal text and a lot of action.  The plot line follows the lunch lady and her assistant…