No Kids: 40 Good Reasons Not To Have Children by Corinne MaierStars: **** Summary: The shocking treatise that was a bestselling international media sensation upon its 2007 publication in France now makes its eagerly anticipated English-language debut. In forty to-the-point, impressively erudite chapters drawing on the realms of history, child psychology, politics, and the environment,… Read More »
Speed Reviews – YA Fiction
January 27, 2011 by ·
If you’ve been keeping up with me this week, I’ve got some more speed reviews of books I read a year or more ago. Stolen Voices by Ellen Dee DavidsonStars: **** Summary: Life in Noveskina is perfect until Miri discovers she has no Talent, and therefore faces life among the lower classes. As Miri searches… Read More »
Speed Reviews – Children’s Books
January 26, 2011 by ·
A few more speed reviews for you. These are books I read over a year ago that never got reviewed. They’re short since it’s been so long since I read them. Kaboom! Explosions of all Kinds by Gillian RichardsonStars: *** Summary: Who knew that some insects can create explosions to get food? Or that fireworks… Read More »
Chippy Chipmunk: Parties in the Garden by Kathy M. Miller
December 19, 2010 by ·
Stars: ****1/2 Summary: Photos of a cute chipmunk in a backyard taken over 2 years are compiled into a story book that entertains and teaches. Chipmunks are SO cute. The author has put together these very clear and detailed photographs with text that matches. It’s a fun way to see how chipmunks live but also… Read More »
Christmas Picture Books I Recommend
December 15, 2010 by ·
Mr. Christmas by Roger Hargreaves (Mr. Men. Series) Stars: **** Summary: Meet Mr. Christmas! One day, Mr. Christmas receives a call from his uncle, Santa Claus. He needs help with the Christmas presents! Can. Mr. Christmas deliver the presents to all the Mr. Men. I love the Mr. Men Series and was delighted to see… Read More »
Ruined by Paula Morris
November 17, 2010 by ·
Stars: **** Teen Fiction309 pages© 2009 Point (Scholastic) Summary: Rebecca’s dad has to go out of the country so she is sent to temporarily live with her Aunt in New Orleans, a few years after Katrina. She’s snubbed at the prep school and doesn’t seem to fit in until she meets Lisette. Only one problem,… Read More »
Frankie The Walk ‘N Roll Dog & Frankie The Walk ‘n Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House by Barbara Gail Techel
November 15, 2010 by ·
Stars: **** Joyful Paw Prints (2008) Summary: A true, inspirational story about a dachshund whose life started out just like any other dog walking on all four paws until a spinal injury leaves her paralyzed. Frankie is custom-fitted for a wheelchair and learns to keep on rolling. Her zest for life will have you cheering… Read More »
