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More Bears

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Mrs.N

More Bears! by Kenn Nesbitt An author is writing a bearless book (he’s CERTAIN), but there are some strenuous objections.  Off-page, children keep demanding “MORE BEARS!”  And honestly can you blame them?  So the author finds himself adding bears willy-nilly … Continue reading →

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Who’s That Knocking on Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Mrs.N

Who’s That Knocking on Christmas Eve? by Jan Brett Sometime in the last five years I stumbled across this in the school library.  I was suckered in by polar bear on the cover and I took it out.  Imagine my … Continue reading →

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Miracles on Maple Hill

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Mrs.N

Miracles on Maple Hill Marly’s father hasn’t been the same since he came home from the war.  His time as a POW has changed him and the whole family is on edge.  They all hope that some time away from … Continue reading →

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Pirate Girl

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Mrs.N

Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke I’ll admit bias before this review is even started as I am a wild, fawning fan of Cornelia Funke, even without all that lengthy Inkheart stuff. The ship in this book is the Horrible Haddock, not … Continue reading →

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Bark, George

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Mrs.N

Bark, George by Jules Feiffer This is an excellent choice for little ones who are the correcting stage, because you see, when you tell George to bark, he doesn’t.  He’ll meow.  Or moo.  Or oink.  But he doesn’t bark.  George’s … Continue reading →

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LaRue for Mayor and LaRue Across America

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Mrs.N

Letters from the Campaign Trail: LaRue for Mayor When Ike is involved in the overturning of a hot dog cart at a political rally, he’s really just out to have a good time.  But when he and his friends inspire … Continue reading →

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Dear Mrs. LaRue and Detective LaRue

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Mrs.N

I am a sucker for a terrier.  Particularly any terrier who is up to something, and Ike LaRue is definitely up to something.  These two books are the first two in a series by Mark Teague. Dear Mrs. La Rue: … Continue reading →

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Dog Diaries: Secret Writings of the WOOF Society

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Mrs.N

Dog Diaries: Secret Writings of the WOOF Society by Betsy Byars, Betsy Duffey, Laurie Myers Each chapter in Dog Diaries is its own little story, sharing fictional dog experiences ranging from life in ancient Egypt to gold mining in Colorado.  … Continue reading →

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My Dadima Wears a Sari

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Mrs.N

My Dadima Wears a Sari by Kashmira Sheth To some degree, it’s going to be the Kashmira Sheth show around here this month, as I’ve already posted two of her books and have three more (including this one)! My Dadima … Continue reading →

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Happy Little Family

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Mrs.N

Happy Little Family by Rebecca Caudill Source of Miscellany: This is one I’ve owned for years.  I think I bought it for myself after liking it as a child.  It was unavailable for awhile, but now appears to be readily … Continue reading →

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