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Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy
If you’re a fan of Little Women and its various interpretations like me (I still am dying to buy the The Annotated Little Women from W. W. Norton & Company, it’s so gorgeous) then you’ll love this nonfiction companion to … Continue reading
Posted in Adult Reads, Nonfiction
Tagged Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters, Anne Boyd Rioux, Beth, book, Book Review, bookdragon, bookish, books, bookworm, Family, Jo, Kids Lit, literature, little women, Louisa May Alcott, Meg, Nonfiction, read, reading, W. W. Norton & Company
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The Art of Disney Costuming
This week we’re reading through a wonderful nonfiction book from Disney. If you’re a fan of their films and the beautiful costumes featured in them, you’re going to love this one! Summary: Love the Red Queen’s regally quirky wardrobe? Think … Continue reading
Posted in Adult Reads, Nonfiction
Tagged Art, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, Colleen Atwood, costumes, Disney, Family, fashion, films, Jeff Kurtti, literature, movies, Nonfiction, Penny Rose, reading, The Art of Disney Costuming, The Walt Disney Archives
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Ada’s Violin
If there’s something I love, it’s a story that focuses on characters who overcome their circumstances. Even better? When it’s based on true to life events as in this week’s read based off of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit
Tagged Ada's Violin: The Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, book, Book Review, books, children, children's books, children's fiction story, compassion, Family, Freddie's Shadow Cards, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Kids Lit, literature, music, picture books, reading, Sally Wern Comfort, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Susan Hood
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The History of Rock
Yeah we know. Anything nonfiction with the word “history” in the title aimed at children and there’s an instant trepidation. But who says learning can’t be fun? Rita Nabais and illustrator Joana Raimundo certainly think it can be and they … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids Nonfic
Tagged book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, Escafandro, Family, history, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Joana Raimundo, Kids Lit, literature, middle grade reads, music, music history, Nonfiction, reading, Rita Nabais, rock n' roll, The History of Rock: For Big Fans and Little Punks
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Ask Emma: Frenemies
A few months back we reviewed a fun new take on the classic Jane Austen novel Emma with the middle grade read Ask Emma. Today we’re taking a look at the followup by Sheryl Berk and Carrie Berk. The Story: … Continue reading
August Isle
Though summer is long gone, Ali Standish’s novel August Isle is sure to transport you to a summer beach with a fresh slice of tangy pie on your lap. The Story: All Miranda wants to do is relax and enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids' Fiction
Tagged Ali Standish, August Isle, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fiction story, Family, Florida, Kids Lit, literature, reading, summer read
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Tis the Season – Day 24
Merry Christmas season everyone! To celebrate all the holiday festivities, every day in December I’m posting a review on a Christmas book. I hope you all join me this December to enjoy some fun and seasonal cheer. Santa and Joe … Continue reading
Tis the Season – Day 23
Merry Christmas season everyone! To celebrate all the holiday festivities, every day in December I’m posting a review on a Christmas book. I hope you all join me this December to enjoy some fun and seasonal cheer. We all know … Continue reading
Tis the Season – Day 22
Merry Christmas season everyone! To celebrate all the holiday festivities, every day in December I’m posting a review on a Christmas book. I hope you all join me this December to enjoy some fun and seasonal cheer. How Santa Lost … Continue reading