• Reviews

    The Composer is Dead

    I would have to say that Lemony Snicket is one of the most interesting authors that is currently writing for children.  From A Series of Unfortunate Events to The Lump of Coal his work is definitely different and kids go crazy for it!  With that being said, I picked up The Composer is…

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    The Black Book of Colors

    This is probably one of the most interesting picture books I have ever seen!  A quick story before I continue on: I volunteered at a summer camp for children with visual impairments and each child was different – from those who were completely blind, to those who could differentiate light…

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    The Great Unexpected

    “I had big thoughts to match the big wind. I wondered if we find the people we need when we need them. I wondered if we attract our future by some sort of invisible force, or if we are drawn to it by a similar force. I felt I was…

  • Activities

    Enchanted Library

    We “borrowed” an idea we found in a few library magazines and created a HUGE event for our library we call “The Enchanted Library.”  It can be difficult to explain, but think of a haunted house, but focused on children’s literature and not so scary. Each year we pick a…

  • Activities,  Reviews

    Vote for Me!

    I don’t pretend to be a political person, I’m not even a fan of discussing politics due to the way most people seem to forget how to have a civilized conversation when discussing politics.  But due to the fact that election day just happened, I figured I should at least…

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    What To Do If an Elephant Stands On Your Foot

    What To Do If an Elephant Stands On Your Foot written by Michelle Robinson and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds is an adorable and hysterical book about safari animals.  Similar in style to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie this story is laugh out loud funny and perfect for…

  • Lifestyle

    What Comes After Easy Readers?

    Transitional Books!  Transitional books are (usually) a series of books that you may be familiar with that are around 100 pages or less with short chapters and often some pictures throughout the book.  The Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne is a perfect example of a transitional book. …

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    The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True

    The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True written by Gerald Morris was such a fun read and something that I think both boys and girls in elementary school would enjoy!  Morris combines humor and Arthurian legend seamlessly in a way that is easily accessible to children – especially those who want…

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    The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

    I absolutely loved this story!  The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane was written by Kate DiCamillo, the same author who wrote Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tale of Desperaux, among many others.   You take the journey of a china rabbit named Edward Tulane, from his quiet existence with his little girl Abilene,…

  • Lifestyle

    Childhood Favorites

      My brother and sister-in-law came out to visit me for a long weekend and as we were catching up with each other’s lives, my brother turns to me and asks if I remember a certain book from our childhood that my mom read aloud to us.   Let me…