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~ Sylvia Plath
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One of our adventures involved book stores. There’s a severe shortage of bookstores in my area, so I specifically asked if we could go to one (thinking Barnes and Noble) and LeAnn found a whole list of places we could check out! We only stopped at two, but that just means that there’s more to explore next time!
I first read The Hobbit when I was in third grade, and it was like learning how to run before learning how to walk. I didn’t really like reading before I stepped into Middle Earth. My dad had a yellow copy with tattered corners that I always looked at on his bookshelf. His bookshelf was impressive. I used to stand and run my fingers over the spines. I wanted to like reading, but it was too hard for a long time. I would look at his books, and The Hobbit was one of my favorites.
Every time I read the book I notice something else about the illustrations—its like it’s full of Easter eggs, just waiting for you to see and find them all.
Reviewing a book this old, and one in a series that is so well known, almost seems silly. Of course it’s a good book.
I think this book would be great in classroom libraries and for home use. It’s a great book, and I’m glad it’s part of my collection!
The integration of James Bond spy-thriller and fantasy was fascinating. I didn’t know how I would feel about it, but I think it really worked. Colfer writes a vivid world, the concept of mixing the two genres adds nuance to both sides of the world. It’s well written, and easy to get swept up in the story.
When I picked this one up off the shelf and flipped through the pages, I just had to tuck it in the crook of my elbow. It came home with me for three primary reasons.
This is a fun book that is sure to make kiddos and adults laugh together. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes dragons or anyone who likes tacos. Anyone, really. Track down a copy of this book and read it with your kiddos. Or read it for you. Adults can enjoy picture books too.
I bought this book on a whim at a Scholastic Book Fair. How could I resist a book about a fellow cupcake fairy? Surely she and I would be kindred spirits. And I’m also on the lookout for books to read with the kiddos in my life (someday I’ll share this with my daughter or granddaughter).
This is a book that I picked up on my April book haul. I recognized Peter Brown’s name from Mr. Tiger Goes Wild and thought that I would probably enjoy The Wild Robot.
This is the first book from my April Book Haul that I am reviewing—and I’m so excited to share with everyone! I love this book. I love the illustrations and the subtlety in the story telling.
The Day the Mustache took Over is a middle grade novel—meaning it’s great for upper elementary. It’s the story of a set of twin boys who get into a ton of trouble and can’t keep a nanny. They fight a lot and struggle with following rules.
Last week my brother and I went to Omaha for a concert and the next day we went bookstore hopping. I thought it might be interesting to share what books I got and why I chose them! I will be doing reviews of all (I hope!) of these in the future.
Maybe you can tell from the picture, but this book is well loved. You can tell by the tattered dust jacket—the creases tell the story of a book that was read many times by little kids. It surprises me that the dust jacket still exists, actually. But I’m glad it does!
I bought this book twice. Last year at the Scholastic Book Fair there was a paperback copy of The Adventures of Beekle and the cover drew me in. I didn’t read it before I added it to my stack. At the time, I didn’t know it was a Caldecott Nominee—but the cover was so inviting and well crafted that it makes sense. (Honestly, if you had told me it was a nominee at the time I wouldn’t have known what that meant.)
I’ve grown to love these coming of age books. And I’m very excited about the rest of the Harry Potter books.
It’s a cute book. It’s definitely different from what I’m used to seeing in newer children’s books. But it’s good. I would read it to my kiddos and discuss the different aspects of it with them.
The wonderful thing about literature is that the reader brings a particular set of lenses to a story and through those lenses we each make our own meaning.
