Author Archives: Katy K.

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About Katy K.

I'm a librarian and book worm who believes that children and adults deserve great books to read.

Bride and Prejudice

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Katy K.

Bride and Prejudice. Like many people I know, I have a special place in my heart for Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. During the years that my sister was studying South Asian culture, she also introduced me to the joyous … Continue reading →

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The Books of Elsewhere. The Shadows

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Katy K.

Recently, in my small efforts at become more knowledgable about the world of book blogging and particularly children’s book blogging, I discovered the Cybils awards, which are given by book bloggers every year to the best children’s books in a … Continue reading →

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Pocketful of Posies

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Katy K.

Pocketful of Posies by Salley Mavor. I recently reviewed Salley Mavor’s book Felt Wee Folk, and discovered this book in the process. This is her latest effort, a collection of nursery rhymes illustrated with her signature felt and found object … Continue reading →

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The Penderwicks at Point Mouette

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Katy K.

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Wildwood Dancing

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Katy K.

The bloggers at The Book Smugglers reviewed The Princess Curse the same week I did, and said this was their favorite Twelve Dancing Princesses retelling. I’ve got one more retelling on hold – also mentioned in their post – and … Continue reading →

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The Thirteenth Princess

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Katy K.

My series on the Twelve Dancing Princesses continues with this one, the one that started it all for my good friend Dr. M., when her toddler pulled it off the shelf at the library. The Thirteenth Princess by Diane Zahler. … Continue reading →

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Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Katy K.

I asked my library to purchase this book for me, and I am so grateful that they did. Sadly, it came in for me when I was in the mood for a comedic historical romance, which perhaps is why I … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy of Kings

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Katy K.

When I first read The Thief and its two sequels, I mentioned that I was waiting for more. And more came out… last fall, but I only just now got to it. Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner. Read … Continue reading →

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Alvin Ho

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Katy K.

Here’s a series that was mentioned in a recent Books for Boys webinar from Booklist. Alvin Ho Collection Books 1 & 2: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things. Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters. by Lenore … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Katy K.

So far, my series on The Twelve Dancing Princesses has focused on novel-length retellings. I love novel retellings, but I also love picture-book versions of fairy tales. Picture books have a few important differences from novel-length retellings. There is the … Continue reading →

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