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Book Review: Mirror Mirror: a book of reversible verse by Marilyn Singer
April is chock-full of celebrations and holidays from the regularly celebrated April Fools’ Day to the more obscure (but absolutely deserving) Hairsytlist Appreciation Day (April 25, 2013). My favorite thing to celebrate in April is National Poetry month because it … Continue reading
Book Review: Whopper Cake by Karma Wilson and Will Hillenbrand
Maybe it’s just because my birthday is later this month, but I’ve been in the mood for good birthday and birthday cake stories lately. One of my favorites to read with younger kids, approximately ages 4-7, is Whopper Cake by … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, Birthday, Karma Wilson, picture books, storytime, Will Hillenbrand
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Book Review: The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Reynie Muldoon was prepared for his second test of the day with exactly one pencil and one eraser. He had been told that if he brought an extra of either or arrived late, he would not be allowed to take … Continue reading
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Tagged Reynie Muldoon, The Mysterious Benedict Society, Trenton Lee Stewart
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What’s your fantasy series?
What’s your favorite? Below are a few of my less well-known faves. Whether you’re in the mood for seventh sons, an evil genius, alternate-historical fantasy fiction or an amalgamation of fantastical creatures, you’ll find something to suit your taste here. … Continue reading
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Tagged book recommendations, children, teen
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Book Review: Things I Have to Tell You: Poems and Writing by Teenage Girls edited by Betsy Franco
In this compilation of poems by teenage girls, ages 12-18, you’ll be given a glimpse into the inner-workings of female adolescence and the struggles faced by each contributor. Though they are teenagers, their writings are well-written, and, as you may expect, wrought … Continue reading
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Tagged adolescence, Betsy Franco, book recommendations, Nina Nickels, photographs, poetry, teen
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