Author Archives: Mrs.N

Fiona the Flute Fairy

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Mrs.N

Music Fairies #3: Fiona the Flute Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book by Daisy Meadows There is no fairy series more ubiquitous than the Rainbow Magic fairies.  They are aimed at beginning readers and feature fairly large text and frequent illustrations. The … Continue reading →

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Imagine You’re a Fairy

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Mrs.N

Imagine You’re a Fairy! by Meg Clibbon This is a very slim non-fiction volume, but it’s an excellent place to start for the young fairy fanatic.  It’s sparkly in places and is filled with fanciful illustrations.  In addition to providing … Continue reading →

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This year, what you want to know, starting with…Fairies!

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Mrs.N

Last June I asked you what you wanted me to read and many of you were good enough to answer.  This year I’m going to do my best to read books from those categories.  But I’m still open to more … Continue reading →

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Snow Sounds: An Onomatopoeic Story

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Mrs.N

Snow Sounds: An Onomatopoeic Story by David A. Johnson I was totally sucked in by the cover of this book. The illustrations do an amazing job of conveying that feeling you get during a blizzard of being wrapped up in … Continue reading →

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East

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Mrs.N

East by Edith Pattou Rose was born to replace a sister she never knew.  She was meant to be an East born child, mild and docile and staying close to home.  But Rose was born facing North, a wanderer, bound … Continue reading →

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Absolutely Truly

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Mrs.N

Absolutely Truly: A Pumpkin Falls Mystery by Heather Vogel Frederick Everything was about to be perfect. Truly’s father was finally coming home from Afghanistan and leaving the service, so they’d bought a home in Austin, Texas just a block away … Continue reading →

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Light the Lights

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Mrs.N

Light The Lights! A Story About Celebrating Hanukkah And Christmas by Margaret Moorman When winter comes around, Emma knows it’s the season of lights.  First she celebrates Hanukkah with her family, polishing the menorah with her father, eating latkes and … Continue reading →

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Eight Winter Nights: A Family Hanukkah Book

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Mrs.N

Eight Winter Nights: A Family Hanukkah Book by Laura Krauss Melmed This is a cute Hanukkah book told in rhyme.  Each page features several short verses telling about some aspect of the holiday and celebration.  The length and format means … Continue reading →

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Mrs.N

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson The Herdmans are just about the worst kids ever.  They’re mean and nasty and dirty and they smoke and curse.  The one place that is safe from their influence is the church. … Continue reading →

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My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Mrs.N

My True Love Gave To Me: Twelve Holiday Stories edited by Stephane Perkins I was dying to read this from the moment I knew it existed.  After all I was a huge fan of Let it Snow! another YA holiday … Continue reading →

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