The Screaming Staircase, by Jonathan Stroud W.A.R.P.: The Reluctant Assassin, by Eoin Colfer Why I Picked Them Up: The primary reason for reading these two books is for the 2015 Battle of the Books. The secondary reason is that my husband and I were going on a 14 hour drive to visit my parents and needed […]
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Book Review: Let’s Do Nothing! by Tony Fucile
Why I Picked It Up: In scanning the book store I found this gem hidden on a shelf in between many other picture books. When I pulled it out and saw the cover, I smiled. The two boys on the cover reminded me immediately of my older two sons! No doubt they will kill me […]
Book Review: Lincoln’s Grave Robbers, by Steve Sheinkin
Why I Picked It Up: To be honest, I thought I was getting an historical mystery. I LOVE a good historical mystery! But, the thing about history is that it is made up of stories, and so while it wasn’t what I expected, I loved it! Why I Finished It: Mr. Sheinkin has done what […]
Book Review: Half Upon a Time, by James Riley
Why I Picked It Up: Fairy tales. Actually, it goes back a little further than that. In preparation for one of our most popular sessions, Jessica was at the bookstore and I got a text with a picture of this book cover. Beanstalk, kid in a tunic, a play on the traditional fairy tale opener – […]
Book Review: The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson
Why I Picked It Up: My sister who lives in England, introduced us to the character of the Gruffalo. We had no idea what it was, but she bought my kids cups and saucers with the Gruffalo on them. I immediately checked out the story. Why I Finished It: It’s a cute story. The story […]
Book Review: This is Not My Hat, by Jon Klassen
Why I Picked It Up: Last Christmas, Sherry bought this brilliant book for me. I was intrigued from first sight. The cover, solid black, with a small fish with a Charlie Chaplin hat swimming across the front. The title just adds. Automatically I found myself grinning. Why I Finished It: This seemingly simple book is anything but. […]
