Category Archives: Books

4 Mostly Fantasy Children’s Classics

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Katy K.

Here are four classic children’s books that I explored recently – the first two on audio with my children. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien. Narrated by Barbara Caruso.  Print Atheneum, 1971. Audio Recorded Books, … Continue reading →

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Nominate these Audiobooks for Cybils!

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Katy K.

The Cybils Nominations are now open!   And while I’m still pondering what I want to nominate in most of the categories, I’m noticing that the brand-new audiobooks category needs some love.  I need lots more books to listen to, … Continue reading →

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September Diversity on the Shelf Update

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Katy K.

I am participating in the Diversity on the Shelf Challenge hosted by Akilah at The Englishist.  Books by Authors of Color The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi (YA) Lola Levine is Not Mean! By Monica Brown (Early Chapter) President of the … Continue reading →

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4 Adorable Picture Books

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Katy K.

Now that my youngest is in second grade, I’m often told that she’s too old for picture books.  That doesn’t stop me from bringing them home – I firmly believe in the magic of a good picture book to capture … Continue reading →

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Sorcerer to the Crown and Shades of Milk and Honey

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Katy K.

First – hooray, I was selected to be on a Cybils panel again this year!  After two years of doing Round 1 Middle Grade Speculative Fiction, this year I’ll be doing the Cybils Round 1 Audiobooks – click through to see … Continue reading →

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The Rest of Us Just Live Here

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Katy K.

Recently, Maureen at By Singing Light had a post called Not the Chosen One.  This is one of the books she talked about, which I just happen to have finished recently. It’s also one I considered putting on my Top 10 … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Audiobooks for Top 10 Tuesday

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Katy K.

As my regular readers know, I always have at least one audiobook going for each member of the family.  I had to accept the challenge to come up with 10 favorites for Top 10 Tuesday, hosted as always by the … Continue reading →

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Inside Out & Back Again

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Katy K.

Thanhha Lai’s beautiful novel-in-verse tells the story of a girl’s journey from Vietnam to America. Continue reading →

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The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Katy K.

I first became acquainted with Calpurnia Tate back in 2009 with The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, which it looks like I never reviewed.  Nevertheless, I was eager to read more about her. The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline … Continue reading →

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School Stories: Booked and Spirit Week Showdown

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Katy K.

Booked by Kwame Alexander. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016. In Alexander’s second sports-and-life novel in verse after Newbury-winning The Crossover, middle schooler Nick loves soccer more than anything.  Except possibly his best friend Coby, now playing on a rival team, and … Continue reading →

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