Category Archives: Little Ones

The Nutcracker / The Nutcracker Ballet (Part 2)

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Mrs. N

The Nutcracker grand tour continues.  Today’s versions follow the ballet fairly closely for children who want their storybook to match their viewing experience. First up is the version by Geraldine McCaughrean and illustrated by Nicki Palin.  The lead is called … Continue reading →

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Open Before Christmas – A Holiday (Picture Book) Giveaway

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Mrs. N

When I was a little girl, Christmas was a time of glorious anticipation:.  I counted down the days; I loved opening the tiny doors of my advent calendar; I baked cookies with my mother; and when it got really close … Continue reading →

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Quick Pick Picture Book – The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Mrs. N

After two reviews of books that had the potential to offend, here’s a completely user-friendly Hanukkah story.  The only shortcoming is that Linda Glaser’s The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes errs on the side of too bland.  The kindness/neighborly love theme could … Continue reading →

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Quick Pick Picture Book – The Chanukkah Guest

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Mrs. N

Eric Kimmel’s The Chanukkah Guest is one of my favorite Chanukkah stories.  97 year old Bubba Brayna has been cooking her famous latkes.  The smell is so tantalizing that it wakes a hibernating bear.  The old woman has become a … Continue reading →

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Quick Picture Book Pick – Paper Bag Princess

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Mrs. N

The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch To wrap up our princess theme, I have a special treat for you:  my all time favorite princess picture book, Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess. It would hard not to love this … Continue reading →

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Quick Picture Book Pick – Corduroy

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Mrs. N

I know, I know.  I said I wasn’t going to do picture books.  But every now and then, there’s a picture book that fits my theme that you just can’t miss.  So here to wrap up my week on toys … Continue reading →

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Winnie-The-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Mrs. N

The World of Pooh: The Complete Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne, illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard There’s no denying that Pooh is a very famous bear.  For years he’s been winning people over with his … Continue reading →

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