Bibliography: Hills, Tad. (2011). Duck & Goose: It’s Time for Christmas. New York: Schwartz and Wade. ISBN: 978-0375871122 Plot Summary: Goose is ready for all things winter: snowflakes, sledding, snow angels, snowballs, snowmen (geese), skating and snow forts. Duck doesn’t have time for these activities, he knows what time it really is. Critical Analysis: So much [...]
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Bibliography: Offill, Jenny and Nancy Carpenter. (2006). 17 Things I’m Not Allowed to Do Any More. New York: Schwartz and Wade. ISBN: 9780375835964 (hc) 9780375866012 (pbk) Plot Summary: A mischievous little girl has a lot of seemingly good ideas but they all seem to get her in trouble. Critical Analysis: Books like this one make me miss being [...]
Send-A-Story from Houghton Mifflin. I don’t usually write posts like this one, but I think this line of books is genius! Specially designed mailable paperback versions of backlist titles. Kids love to get mail, and these could also be sent instead of greeting cards in some cases or just because. The current list price for [...]
When we were little, my sister and I got several magazines delivered to the house, Cricket, Ranger Rick, Penny Power, Muppet Magazine, Barbie Magazine to name just a few. One was Highlights, which had stories and articles and crafts as well as regular features and puzzles. One was a hidden picture puzzle: A scene that [...]
It is funny what sticks with you. This book is one that it seems like we always had. I remember reading it over and over again, and scratching and smelling the little stickers for hot chocolate and candy canes and a Christmas tree and oranges and apple pie. Bibliography: Scarry, Patricia M. (1970). The Sweet [...]
