Monthly Archives: May 2014

The Twits

The Twits by Roald Dahl There’s really nothing quite like Dahl when he lets the crazy hang out.  He did gross out humor years before Wimpy Kid and Captain Underpants and he did it without poop, pee, vomit, wedgies and … Continue reading

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Bad Kitty vs. Uncle Murray: The Uproar at the Front Door

Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray by Nick Bruel I first met Bad Kitty when she was just a picture book wreaking alphabetical havoc on the household. But Bad Kitty has evolved into a my first graphic novel style enterprise. This … Continue reading

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Memorial Day

The original purpose of Memorial Day had nothing to do with burgers and hot dogs, grills, a cooler full of beer, breaking out white pants or opening the shore house.  It had to do with honoring those who have fallen … Continue reading

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Chasing Lincoln’s Killer

Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson This is the kind of non-fiction that kids actually want to read.  An exhilarating story, punctuated by photos and maps, Chasing Lincoln’s Killer is a page turner.  While nearly everyone is familiar with … Continue reading

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Franny K. Stein Mad Scientist: Lunch Walks Among Us

Lunch Walks Among Us by Jim Benton This is a Guided Reading Level P (seeing reports online of P-S).  It is a DRA 38.  It would be on level for middle to end of third grade. Franny is not your … Continue reading

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Cuckoo!

Cuckoo! by Fiona Roberton When I saw this advertised in the “New to Your Library” of the online catalog, I could not resist. For whatever reason, my 10 month old adores the word cuckoo and will giggle and try to … Continue reading

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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Hidden Gallery

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book II: The Hidden Gallery by Maryrose Wood Ah, a terrible sin I have committed my dear friends; I am offering you a second in series post where I have never posted the first … Continue reading

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Dream of Night

Dream of Night by Heather Henson Shiloh has had a rough time of it, bouncing from foster home to foster home, each one worse than the next. Night was once a racing stallion, a proud, strong, champion, but after being … Continue reading

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Sorcery and Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot

Sorcery and Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot by Patricia Wrede and Caroline Stevermer Kate and Cecelia must write each other as Kate has gone to London to make her debut, while Cecelia remains at home in the country. It … Continue reading

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Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Splash!

Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Splash! by Candace Fleming The bunnies are back!!  I’ve spent the last month recommending this series to anyone in search of bunny books in time for spring or Easter, so I was delighted to see this on my library’s … Continue reading

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