Why I Picked It Up: There is a good chance I have a soft spot for bratty looking kids! The cover had me from the moment I stepped into Barnes & Noble. Then I looked at the author and illustrator and realized that I would definitely have to read it! Why I Finished It: Mary […]
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How great would it be if we had a society of FULL of people who were able to engage in deep discussion, have a difference of opinion, and be able to understand another person’s viewpoint??
Book Review: One Cool Friend, by Toni Buzzeo
Why I Picked It Up: I actually didn’t pick this one up, my 3.5 year old son did on one of our sort-of-weekly library trips. He usually picks up a few of his own books, but this time, he found this one and brought it to me. “I choosed it out for you, Mommy because […]
Book Review: It’s Not Jack and the Beanstalk, by Josh Funk
Why I Picked It Up: We got this one in the mail and were thrilled when we saw it was by Josh Funk! There were a few tense moments while we debated who would get to read it first…Sherry politely deferred and I won! We love his books (see our review of Lady Pancake and Sir […]
Big News: Come Visit Us in Waco!
We’re offering a face-to-face session in Waco, TX this summer! Make plans to join us on June 20, 2017, for a full-day (6 CPE) professional development session on Writers’ Workshop! Download the flier for all the details and 5 reasons you won’t want to miss this session! Writers’ Workshop Flier PDF [button link=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR_lYhr-mGze7l2qlpyWD97hSSBrIHmcm4D2HUWC1YLBlUhQ/viewform?usp=sf_link” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register […]
Book Review: XO, Ox A Love Story by Adam Rex
Why I Picked It Up: Title and author. Adam Rex has my same sense of humor – a little offbeat with a hint of snarky – which helps explain the title and cover. With a simple click, this one found its way into my Amazon cart. Why I Finished It: This is not your typical Valentine […]
