Category Archives: Movies

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Katy K.

My daughter, at three and a half, is just at the age the Disney Princess line is aimed at. And while I don’t mind the occasional Disney movie, I don’t want her on a steady diet of them. But on … Continue reading →

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Multi-Type Advisory: Seraphina

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Katy K.

“Reader’s Advisory” is a fancy library term that I managed to make my way through library school without hearing. It is what librarians do when you come up to the desk and say something like, “We’re going on a family … Continue reading →

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Potty Training Favorites

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Katy K.

It’s time for my once-a-month Sunday booklist. My most recent request along those lines has been from my sister-of-the-heart, M. She was looking for toilet learning books for her two-year-old. As it happens, I have some potty training experience under … Continue reading →

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The Cave of the Yellow Dog and Mongolian Horsemen with Julie Roberts

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Katy K.

And now – visit far-away Mongolia! In family-friendly films! This one was recommended by my friend P-, who walked up to me at work and said he thought we’d enjoy it. We did. The Cave of the Yellow Dog directed … Continue reading →

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