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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Mrs.N

Sure, you’re excited about 2012.  But if you wait, just a little while, January 2012 has even more to offer. Because this year, Chinese New Year is not wasting any time.  The Year of the Dragon will begin on January … Continue reading →

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Happy Almost New Year!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Mrs.N

I hope you all are gearing up for some New Year festivities! I am relaxing, giving much love to the dog and of course reading, but giving myself a short break from posting until it’s 2012. See you next year!

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Hanukkah Moon

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Mrs.N

Hanukkah Moon by Deborah de Costa This Hanukkah book is just lovely.  Isobel is worried about spending Hanukkah with her Aunt Luisa.  Things will be different there than at home.  But Isobel soon learns that her Aunt’s way of celebrating … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Greenberg’s Messy Hanukkah

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Mrs.N

Mrs. Greenberg’s Messy Hanukkah by Linda Glaser This is the sequel to The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes which I reviewed last year.  It’s a good follow up, with a similar story line.  This time Rachel invites herself over to Mrs. Greenberg’s … Continue reading →

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What to Buy: For the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Fan

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Mrs.N

It’s been no secret around here that I am personally not a fan of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. (Want to know more about why?  Click here and here.)  But I can acknowledge that they are huge with … Continue reading →

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Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite (Nutcracker Part 7)

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Mrs.N

Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite by Anna Harwell Celenza When I ordered this from the library, I was remembering that The Harlem Nutcracker had been created using Ellington’s version of the Nutcracker Suite as its core music.  I hoped this book … Continue reading →

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What to Buy: Books for Teen Girls

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Mrs.N

I don’t know about you, but my weekend agenda includes more than a little holiday shopping.  If your list includes any teen girls, I have just what you’re looking for: some of my favorites, complete with links so that you … Continue reading →

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The Nutcracker (Part 6)

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Mrs.N

The Nutcracker by Alison Jay This version of The Nutcracker is based on the ballet and will serve well as a preview for anyone planning on going to a performance.  The language is also fairly simple to allow younger children … Continue reading →

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Nutcracker (Part 5)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Mrs.N

The Nutcracker by Michael Hague Michael Hague is in the big leagues when it comes to illustrators. In fact, he’s done illustrations for any number of classics; his works can be seen in editions of everything from Peter Pan to … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Mrs.N

I am so sorry for my prolonged absence.  Sometimes my actual life gets in the way.  This December I’ll be (of course) offering some seasonal reviews.  To get the ball rolling, here’s a brief Nutcracker recap from last year,  I … Continue reading →

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