Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
The last time I read this book was when I was in high school. I almost never reread books but this one is truly a treasure. Anne is a red headed orphan who is mistakenly adopted by an elderly brother and sister, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. They wanted a boy to help run the farm in their dotage. Anne, who is the most imaginative girl in literature, is full of spunk and folks will love reading about her adventures. An extra plus is when you read the book lying on a hammock :o)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F Scott Fitzgerald
This is a short story I read online about a man who is born an old man and as the years progress, he actually gets younger. The most entertaining parts are his relationships with his family. His father freaks out because he's afraid of what people will think. At a "young" age Benjamin smokes cigars with his grandfather. Eventually he plays with his own grandson as a peers. This story is being made into a movie with Brad Pitt.
6/30/08
6/25/08
I'm Gonna Like Me by Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell
This is a fun rhyming book that teaches kids self esteem during negative circumstances like getting chosen last for teams and accidentally blowing out dad's birthday candles. It's a fun book with happy pictures and a positive message!
Farm Flu by Teresa Bateman
In this book the animals on a farm all catch the flu while the farmer (a woman!) is away. The farmer's son is left to care for the cow, sheep and chickens, allowing them to sleep in his bed and watch TV.
Whatever by William Bee
Billy is difficult to please. Every time his dad tries to show him something, all he can say is, "Whatever." What happens when Bill meets the world's hungriest tiger? I like the old timey pictures in this book.
This is a fun rhyming book that teaches kids self esteem during negative circumstances like getting chosen last for teams and accidentally blowing out dad's birthday candles. It's a fun book with happy pictures and a positive message!
Farm Flu by Teresa Bateman
In this book the animals on a farm all catch the flu while the farmer (a woman!) is away. The farmer's son is left to care for the cow, sheep and chickens, allowing them to sleep in his bed and watch TV.
Whatever by William Bee
Billy is difficult to please. Every time his dad tries to show him something, all he can say is, "Whatever." What happens when Bill meets the world's hungriest tiger? I like the old timey pictures in this book.
6/24/08
The Lemonade Club by Patricia Polacco
I almost started crying when I read this book. A 5th grader gets cancer and her whole class shaves their heads. The lemonade reference is from their teacher's quote that when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. This picture book is based on a true story which makes it all the more touching.
I almost started crying when I read this book. A 5th grader gets cancer and her whole class shaves their heads. The lemonade reference is from their teacher's quote that when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. This picture book is based on a true story which makes it all the more touching.
6/18/08
Toot & Puddle by Holly Hobbie
Two pigs who are the best of friends spend some time apart. The travelling pig, Toot, sends Puddle lots of cute postcards about his new adventures. Super duper cute pictures! They look a lot like Zashikibuta from Sanrio.
Angel Baby by Pat Cummings
This is a rhyming book about a girl's little brother. It's a slow, gentle read.
Two pigs who are the best of friends spend some time apart. The travelling pig, Toot, sends Puddle lots of cute postcards about his new adventures. Super duper cute pictures! They look a lot like Zashikibuta from Sanrio.
Angel Baby by Pat Cummings
This is a rhyming book about a girl's little brother. It's a slow, gentle read.
6/17/08
The Boy Who Looked Like Lincoln by Mike Reiss
Imagine a little kid who looks just like Abe Lincoln, complete with beard and top hat. Needless to say Benjy gets teased plenty at his school. He goes off to a special camp with kids who look like things or other people. My favorite camper is the one who looks like a horse's butt. This is a great book about accepting what you look like. As would be expected, the pictures are hysterical.
My Hometown Library by William Jaspersohn
This is a great book about the author's local library. The pictures are colorful and vibrant. This book was written in the 90's so naturally some of the information is dated especially regarding the role of computers and newer technologies, other than that, it's one of the best children's books I've found that talks about what a library is and how it functions.
Imagine a little kid who looks just like Abe Lincoln, complete with beard and top hat. Needless to say Benjy gets teased plenty at his school. He goes off to a special camp with kids who look like things or other people. My favorite camper is the one who looks like a horse's butt. This is a great book about accepting what you look like. As would be expected, the pictures are hysterical.
My Hometown Library by William Jaspersohn
This is a great book about the author's local library. The pictures are colorful and vibrant. This book was written in the 90's so naturally some of the information is dated especially regarding the role of computers and newer technologies, other than that, it's one of the best children's books I've found that talks about what a library is and how it functions.
6/14/08
When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
Hip hip hooray, a new David Sedaris book! Finally! He's fantastic, his writing is hysterical and this new book is no exception. Many of the stories in this book were previously published in magazines and you can access some of them in your local library Gale General One File database. I'm 49 pages in and can't wait to continue reading the rest of it. With essays that are so funny and gripping, it's hard for me to describe them for fear of not doing them justice. So you'll just have to go read them. Or at the very least, read one of his stories. He's terrific . . . *gush.*
Hip hip hooray, a new David Sedaris book! Finally! He's fantastic, his writing is hysterical and this new book is no exception. Many of the stories in this book were previously published in magazines and you can access some of them in your local library Gale General One File database. I'm 49 pages in and can't wait to continue reading the rest of it. With essays that are so funny and gripping, it's hard for me to describe them for fear of not doing them justice. So you'll just have to go read them. Or at the very least, read one of his stories. He's terrific . . . *gush.*
6/13/08
I Was a Second Grade Werewolf by Daniel Pinkwater
Total elation! I read this book when I was a kid and completely obsessed with werewolves. Remember the movie Teen Wolf? I loved it! Then there was the Teen Wolf cartoon on Saturday mornings. It was a joy to reread this book as a big person. Guess you want to know what the book is about huh? A 2nd grader becomes a werewolf for a day but no one in his life takes notice. He resorts to eating pencils and growling during storytime in class. This book is AWESOME!
Total elation! I read this book when I was a kid and completely obsessed with werewolves. Remember the movie Teen Wolf? I loved it! Then there was the Teen Wolf cartoon on Saturday mornings. It was a joy to reread this book as a big person. Guess you want to know what the book is about huh? A 2nd grader becomes a werewolf for a day but no one in his life takes notice. He resorts to eating pencils and growling during storytime in class. This book is AWESOME!
6/12/08
Robert's Rules in Plain English by Doris Zimmerman
Robert's Rules basically tell you how to run meetings. They should make everyone learn that stuff in high school. I really like this book, they totally break down the whole parliamentary procedure thing.
Smart Feller Fart Smeller and Other Spoonerisms by Jon Agee
Coolest part of this book? The pictures! What did the picky eater say about dinner? I refuse to eat parrots and keys. Jon Agee is awesome!
Robert's Rules basically tell you how to run meetings. They should make everyone learn that stuff in high school. I really like this book, they totally break down the whole parliamentary procedure thing.
Smart Feller Fart Smeller and Other Spoonerisms by Jon Agee
Coolest part of this book? The pictures! What did the picky eater say about dinner? I refuse to eat parrots and keys. Jon Agee is awesome!
6/10/08
6/8/08
Elvis Lives! And Other Anagrams by Jon Agee
Definitely one of the best books I've read this year. It's a picture book full of different anagrams, that's when you scramble up the word(s) to make new word(s).
Who Ordered the Jumbo Shrimp? And Other Oxymorons by Jon Agee
This is also one of the best books I've read this year. Man, that Jon Agee is awesome! Some of my favorite pictures are for minor catastrophe and working vacation. His word play books are so very creative and interesting!
Definitely one of the best books I've read this year. It's a picture book full of different anagrams, that's when you scramble up the word(s) to make new word(s).
Who Ordered the Jumbo Shrimp? And Other Oxymorons by Jon Agee
This is also one of the best books I've read this year. Man, that Jon Agee is awesome! Some of my favorite pictures are for minor catastrophe and working vacation. His word play books are so very creative and interesting!
6/5/08
A Bird and His Worm by James Kaczman
There's this bird that doesn't like flying. He makes friends with a worm and when it's time to go south for winter, they ride on the back of a fox and then a snake before the snake tries to eat them up. Soon they have to figure out a better way to head south. I like the fact that the bird and worm are friends :o)
How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere: The Secrets of Good Communication by Larry King and Bill Gilbert
I'm not really a big Larry King fan but this book looked really interesting to me. Here we have a professional talker writing a book for Joe Shyguy. He's got great anecdotes in the book as well. And hey, I'm a sucker for anecdotes.
TKO Management!: Ten Knockout Strategies for Becoming the Manager Your People Deserve by Dave Anderson
I love this book because it is advice in its purest form. The chapters are short and easily digestible. I'm kind of taking a break from this one to read the Larry King book . . .
There's this bird that doesn't like flying. He makes friends with a worm and when it's time to go south for winter, they ride on the back of a fox and then a snake before the snake tries to eat them up. Soon they have to figure out a better way to head south. I like the fact that the bird and worm are friends :o)
How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere: The Secrets of Good Communication by Larry King and Bill Gilbert
I'm not really a big Larry King fan but this book looked really interesting to me. Here we have a professional talker writing a book for Joe Shyguy. He's got great anecdotes in the book as well. And hey, I'm a sucker for anecdotes.
TKO Management!: Ten Knockout Strategies for Becoming the Manager Your People Deserve by Dave Anderson
I love this book because it is advice in its purest form. The chapters are short and easily digestible. I'm kind of taking a break from this one to read the Larry King book . . .
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