I thought it was difficult to choose a REAL name for this little girl, but I’ve struggled all week (and for many months before now) to figure out what to call her on my blog. After much deliberation, I’ll be calling her Ani, after the main character in one of my favorite books, The Goose Girl. (Ella, if you have…
Read More
2 x 2 (by 2): Rrralph and Dog in Boots
Dogs are well-represented on the 2012 2 x 2 list. Rrralph is about a talking dog – the narrator explains that Rrralph can speak, even if you don’t believe it, and goes on to ask Rrralph a series of questions which Rrralph answers (for example: “How does the path feel on your paws, Ralph?” “Ruff!” or “What’s that on…
Read More
And then there were Four
After a delayed induction on Friday morning, we returned to the hospital on Friday afternoon and had this darling little girl at 5:55 p.m. She shocked us all by weighing in at 8lbs, 12oz. We love her to pieces, and are so happy to all be home together. And I am not pregnant anymore.
Gift Guide: Middle Grade Books Part 2
In the last couple of years, I have fallen in love with middle grade books. There are just some top-notch ones out there.Here are eight middle grade books I’d recommend this year, whether you’re shopping for a boy or a girl, a reluctant reader or a complete bookworm. a gift guide of middle grade books The Apothecary by Maile Meloy….
Read More
2012 Gift Guide: Picture Books
I’ve been saving these titles up all year for this, like the enormous book nerd I am. Here are eight picture books that I absolutely love – they include very simple books, slightly more text-heavy titles, fiction and non-fiction, silly, and sweet. So if you are looking for some great picture book gift ideas, here are some fabulous options! picture…
Read More