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Places to Go, People to Know: MG Book Village
Who doesn’t love finding people that share the same passion as you? Well, if you love reading middle grade titles (books geared toward 8-12 year olds), then you’ve got to check out MG Book Village. Although it’s got a lot for teachers and librarians, parents and kids will find a…
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#blogbookaday: Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert
Summary: “Max knows everything about trips to the grocery store because his parents make him go All. The. Time. Even when they run out of little things . . . like toilet paper. So he’s pretty much an expert. Whether it’s choosing the right breakfast cereal or surviving the obstacle course that…
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Monster Storytime – Nothing To Be Afraid Of!
I spent this past Saturday at our local Farmers’ Market and hosted a Monster Storytime there as well! I didn’t want to head straight into a Halloween-themed program because so many people don’t celebrate specific holidays. Instead, I focused on monsters – Halloween related, but not specifically holiday focused. Unfortunately,…
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#blogbookaday: Bark Park!
Summary: “Come along and play with all of the dogs at Bark Park in this exuberant rhyming picture book that’s a treat for animal lovers of any age. Welcome to Bark Park! There are dogs running and dogs relaxing, dogs riding and dogs sliding, dogs with a buddy and dogs…
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Disney Princess Readalikes: Mulan’s Bravery
Today’s booklist is focused on Disney Princess Readalikes: Mulan’s Bravery. Mulan risks everything to protect her father and family from war. She does this by appearing at training camp dressed as a man. Mulan is one of my favorite Disney princess movies. I love the music, the dragon, cricket and…
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#blogbookaday: Super Manny Cleans Up!
Summary: “Manny and his pal Gertie stand up for the environment—because every superhero needs a planet worth saving—in this companion to Super Manny Stands Up! from New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Stephanie Graegin. Every weekend, Manny and Gertie put on their capes to defeat earth-threatening dangers. WE ARE MIGHTY! WE…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Best Villains
This week’s theme is a look at the best villains in books. I read a lot of realistic fiction and there’s always a villain, but it isn’t always a person (although there are a fair number of mean girls!) it’s often a theme or social issue. So, rather than focus…
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#blogbookaday: Good Rosie!
Summary: “Rosie is a good dog and a faithful companion to her owner, George. She likes taking walks with George and looking at the clouds together, but the closest she comes to another dog is when she encounters her reflection in her empty dog bowl, and sometimes that makes Rosie…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 10/22/18
Reading List for Week of 10/22/18 I started Hurricane Child by Kheryn Callender which is set in the U.S. Virgin Islands and I’m already intrigued by the plot and setting. I’ll report back when I finish it! I’ve also got The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock and The Lifters by Dave…
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#blogbookaday: Saturday Is Swimming Day
Summary: “Swimming lessons are on Saturdays, and every Saturday one little girl has a stomachache. When she gets to the pool it’s loud, the floor is wet and slippery, and her swim cap is too tight. Her swimming instructor, Mary, says it’s OK to sit by the edge if she doesn’t…
