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Ivy Loves to Give

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Katy K.

Ivy Loves to Give by Freya Blackwood. I brought this one home from the library just on the strength of the sweet cover illustration. It’s turned out to be a favorite at our house. Ivy, who appears to be about … Continue reading →

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Going Bovine

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Katy K.

Going Bovine by Libba Bray. Read by Erik Davies Sixteen-year-old Cameron Smith is a disaffected loner/stoner teen trying to skate through life with minimum effort. He knows he’s a disappointment to his family and doesn’t care much about the people … Continue reading →

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The Princess Curse

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Katy K.

I’ve been talking and emailing books with my good friend Dr. M lately, and what’s been coming up for both of us is the Twelve Dancing Princesses. We’ve both been coming across multiple novel retellings. When I tried to retell … Continue reading →

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The Knitter’s Home Companion

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Katy K.

In early July, I went to Borders to pick up a couple of birthday presents. While there, the salesperson convinced me that based on my previous purchasing history, it would probably save me money to buy the premium membership. I’d … Continue reading →

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Rampant

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Katy K.

Rampant by Diana Peterfreund. Unicorns have come back from extinction! And rather than being the peaceful herbivores of legend, they are vicious, man-hunting beasts with deadly poisonous horns. The only people who have any chance of defeating them are virgin … Continue reading →

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Ninja Cowboy Bear Presents: the Way of the Ninja

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Katy K.

I brought this home for my six-year-old – ninjas are big in his set right now. But the two-year-old loves it, so I get the incredible joy of her toddling over to me with the book saying, “Ninzha! Ninzha!” Ninja … Continue reading →

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The Rough Guide to English Folk

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Katy K.

Those 25-minute commutes to various places in different directions every day add up. I was thrilled when my son got old enough to enjoy audio books with me. Now my daughter is old enough to ask for music in the … Continue reading →

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The Silver Bowl

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Katy K.

I think this is another one that the lovely Charlotte at Charlotte’s Library recommended. The Silver Bowl by Diane Stanley. Molly was only seven when her abusive father decided she was too much trouble to take care of anymore. He … Continue reading →

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Diaper-Free before Three

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Katy K.

I am coming to think, second time around, that starting earlier with potty training might be better. This is based entirely on personal and circumstantial evidence – friends who started their kids young telling their stories with smiles versus friends … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Baby

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Katy K.

Thanks to my colleague S~ for bringing me this sweet book. Cinnamon Baby by Nicola Winstanley. Illustrated by Janice Nadeau Miriam is a baker. She sings and bakes every morning in her bakery, all different kinds of delicious bread, always … Continue reading →

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