Simone Weil once said: Imagination and fiction make up more than three-quarters of our real life. I would have to agree with her. As children we rely on our imaginations to entertain us. We build pillow forts and wage wars against our siblings. We pretend to be the Lone Ranger or Cinderella, anything to help pass the time. As we get older our need to play “Cops and Robbers” fades into the background, but a whole new culture of imagination and fiction take its place. We are introduced to movies, books, Broadway plays, all in an effort to be a
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Happy Thursday everyone! I’m going to deviate a little from the norm today, but only slightly. For those of you that have been following me for a while now you know that I am an advocate for children’s literacy. I think that children and teens can learn more than just HOW to read by picking up a book, but also how to LIVE. Each Thursday I recommend a book for the slightly older kids in your life and this Thursday is no different, only this time, instead of just posting the synopsis for the book I’m suggesting you share with
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Last Thursday I introduced the boys in your life to an exciting new series…so to even out the playing field here is one for the girls. Be sure to pay close attention when you are finalizing your purchase, wouldn’t want you to accidentally buy book #2. Happy reading my fellow Kindle-ites and remember: When THIS worlds got you down…step into a new one. Ghostgirl Click Image for Complete Details Product Description Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. And if I should die before I awake, I pray the popular attend
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Morning Everyone! I know I have missed the last 2 weeks with “It’s A Tween Thing” but I was searching desperately for a new series to get your someone little ones involved. Starting a series with your child won’t only help in getting them involved in a story but in the long run in can be helpful with comprehension! Here is one that is geared more towards the boys in your life, (I will look for a good girly series next) just make sure you are paying very close attention to the volume before you run right out and purchase
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Happy Thursday! Sorry about the late night post last night but life got in the way…better late than never I suppose. Anyways, here is a younger reader novel that has been getting an enormous amount of buzz. I’m sorry to say that I haven’t had the time to check it out myself, but if you have…please… let me know what you think. Happy Reading my fellow Tweeny-Boppers and remember: When THIS worlds got you down, pick up a new one! The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Click Image for Complete Details From School Library Journal Starred Review. Grade 5–8—A charming
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Happy Thursday! Here’s a new one from the author of Stardust and Coraline; “Neil Gaiman” Hope your little humans enjoy it. Happy reading and remember, when THIS worlds got you down…pick up a new one. The Graveyard Book For complete book description click image Amazon.com Review In The Graveyard Book, Neil Gaiman has created a charming allegory of childhood. Although the book opens with a scary scene–a family is stabbed to death by “a man named Jack” –the story quickly moves into more child-friendly storytelling. The sole survivor of the attack–an 18-month-old baby–escapes his crib and his house, and
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