tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21143354839923579612024-02-06T18:36:36.466-08:00Read Around SueAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.comBlogger245125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-33873425831076125092015-11-16T13:52:00.001-08:002015-11-16T13:52:11.206-08:00It's Been a Long, Long Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm sorry to say but ReadAround Sue is retiring. I am so busy with my business and upheavals in my personal life that I can no longer give this blog the attention it and my contributing authors deserve. I notice there have been a lot of views lately so I felt I needed to say Good Bye.<br />
To the authors I have reviewed: You are wonderful and gifted. Don't give up. I have been honored to read your work.<br />
To my faithful fans: Thanks for being there for me and enjoying my blog.<br />
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I will miss ReadAround Sue but I'll never stop reading and never stop telling people to try indie books and small publisher books. I'll never stop telling parents to read to their kids.<br />
Thanks again. Peace out.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-85892838811657104152015-06-15T04:00:00.000-07:002015-06-15T04:00:03.652-07:00Taking a BreakSummer is here and my cupcake business is in high gear with farmers' markets, weddings, graduations and birthdays! If you are an author that has submitted to me, don't worry I'll be back in September or October depending on another big event in my life. Our son is getting married! I'm not sure how much time I can devote to the blog until after the 3rd of October.<br />
Thanks for being loyal followers and I'll see you soon. RAS<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-60891888852107659142015-06-08T04:00:00.000-07:002015-06-08T04:00:06.565-07:00Cry of the Sea by D. G. Driver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">June spots a tangle of what she thinks are people covered in
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<span style="font-size: large;">To be honest, when I found out this was a “mermaid book” I
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report that I changed my mind quickly as the discovery of the mermaids was handled
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carter wasn’t just another pretty face who was supportive of
his girl. He had brains and plans and
wasn’t afraid to criticize June but he also was understanding of her
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<span style="font-size: large;">June’s friend, Haley, suffered from the intense desire to be
popular and it motivated the things she did and drove her away from June and
into the clique of the popular kids.
Haley was smarter than I gave her credit for however and in the end she
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<span style="font-size: large;">The story of Affron Oil and its oil spill was realistic and
brought focus to a problem that perhaps not all of us are aware of. The descriptions of the scene of the spill
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can buy this book here:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cry-Sea-D-G-Driver-ebook/dp/B00IM0JF06">Amazon</a></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-23677212335336142112015-06-01T04:00:00.000-07:002015-06-01T04:00:00.858-07:00Shattered Rose by Tammy L. Gray<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Avery is in college and is trying to put her life back on
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</span><span style="font-size: large;">She is sure she has everything under control as she heads to a new
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place and while she sits alone, a young man comes up to offer her comfort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don’t usually read Christian fiction but I found I enjoyed
this story because it wasn’t preachy or overtly pious. The characters seemed real and were
relatable. Avery had a huge issue that
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had a lot of problems of a different sort and I was happy to see there are more
books in this series and each one focuses on one of the characters in this
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Christianity to Avery’s life and she was the better for it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can buy the book here:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Rose-Winsor-Series-Book-ebook/dp/B00CDXPBGU">Amazon</a> It's a free download!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-37464378093228195762015-05-25T04:00:00.000-07:002015-05-25T04:00:01.255-07:00Kate and the Kid by Anne Rothman Hicks and Kenneth Hicks <div class="MsoNormal">
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building and it is the first step to a relationship that she never saw
coming.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Kate has lost her job, thinks
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doll Miranda and Kate seems to be able to break through to the child by talking
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nowhere to be found. Kate slowly builds
a relationship and helps Jenny scale the wall that she has surrounded herself
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Kate was in a no win situation and still she opens her heart to
Jenny. She was torn and didn’t always do
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Her use of the doll to communicate was a coping mechanism that children
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character. She told it like it was and
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making a commitment? Could he open his
heart to the new situation or would he just walk away from Kate? It was hard to figure him out so I had a hard
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-84233363264219934602015-05-18T04:00:00.000-07:002015-05-18T04:00:01.437-07:00Mira's Hope: The Sword of Lumina Book 2 by Erin Elliot<div class="MsoNormal">
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nothing in this book made me like them any less. The heroes are on the path to find the Sword
of Lumina and when we first meet them, they are on their last legs. Tark and Elenio have little or no stamina
left and <st1:city w:st="on">Galena</st1:city>
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continue on to the West Woods to find the cave and the Sword of Lumina. <st1:city w:st="on">Galena</st1:city>
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weave a story that is complex and interesting.
<st1:city w:st="on">Galena</st1:city>’s
powers grow as the story continues and she does some delightful things and some
awesomely strong things. Elenio
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Tark reluctantly lets the two go off on their own because he feels a
strong urge to contribute to the fight against Rau in a more active role. His role as a trainer gives him renewed
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can find Mira's Hope here:<a href="http://www.fireandiceya.com/authors/erinelliott/2mirashope.html">Fire and Ice Young Adult Books</a></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-63558383045330175002015-05-14T04:26:00.000-07:002015-05-14T04:26:54.863-07:00KidzKorner: Summer Break<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm going on Summer Break and after today I won't be doing KidzKorner until after Labor Day. Before I go though, I wanted to talk about Summer reading. When I was a kid the library at school was open all summer for a summer reading program. It was so cool to go to the school when it was closed and look through the library door to the empty halls. It felt like a privilege, like getting to go backstage.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, I met some of my best friends in that library. I found Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and found my love of historical fiction. I met Betsy, Tacy and Tib. I remember finding a book whose name I can't remember about an orphan girl who moves in with her aunt and the description of the fried chicken they had for dinner. I couldn't wait to go to the library each week.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So, go to the library, folks. Take your kids. Get lost in the picture books. Some of the most beautiful artwork in the world is in the pages of picture books. Don't believe me? Find the book Hiawatha and check out the illustrations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Find a book series to read at bedtime. Harry Potter isn't the only one who has a great series. Or choose an author and read those. I have always loved the stories of Edgar Eager as they always have at least half magic. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can't go wrong with Beverly Cleary either. From Henry Huggins to Ramona to The Mouse and the Motorcycle. Cleary gets kids and kids love to read her stories. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let your youngest find the books that appeal to their eye and your older kids find an author they love. Not only will summer fly by with outdoor fun but the evenings will go by in a flash with the help of good books. Have a wonderful summer and until I see you again, Keep on reading!!!!</span>!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really like these characters and though the situations
they get in are some what fantastical, they are always entertaining. I like the holiday themes the author has
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week I am continuing my favorite books written in the sixties. This bunch is for older kids to read or for you to read to your kids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell</span><br />
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partner retired he is assigned to Children’s services for the holiday
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-55215610786979415182015-04-30T04:00:00.000-07:002015-04-30T04:00:01.676-07:00KidzKorner: The Sixties<span style="font-size: large;">I just finished reading Stephen King's novel, 11/22/63. It made me nostalgic for that decade so I decided to find some children's books written then. I'll do the little kids this week and the older kids next Thursday. Hope you enjoy them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a royal parlor full of laughs as a little boy brings his friends to visit the king and queen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An unusual pairing for a fight in this book! The knight is shy and has to study dragon fighting in the library and the shy dragon has to comb through his ancestor's thing to find out what to do with a knight!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ping is a naughty little duck who stays too long away from his master's boat and he doesn't want to be the last one who gets a little whack with a stick so he stays away and has quite an adventure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hero, Jake, in modern times, poses as George, and travels back in time to try and stop the shooting of JFK. There are all kinds of twists and turns and many characters to keep track of and JFK is not the only one Jake/George has to save.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This story provoked a lot of memories for me and gives a clear and well presented picture of the early sixties. You really feel like you get to know Jake/George in spite of his two names. The supporting cast is interesting and well fleshed out.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Try this book if you lived in the sixties but especially if you didn't. King did a lot of research and although this is a novel there are a lot of historical references that make the story seem so very real.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-42820619030854234012015-04-23T04:00:00.000-07:002015-04-23T04:00:01.635-07:00KidzKorner: Do You Believe in Magic?<span style="font-size: large;">Every now and again you have to read something magical. Really. Here are some suggestions for the experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When a family of children find an unusual coin, they learn that it has magic powers that well, just don't work the way you would think. Their adventures lead them to a little man who changes their lives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Emma and the Blue Genie by Cornelia Funke</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a nice little book that had messages of hope and
acceptance in it for preteens. The group
of friends each had their own problems and were able to face them and overcome
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guide to acceptable behavior and kindness toward others that isn’t preachy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can find the book here:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Within-Club-Sahar-Sabati/dp/0853985553">Amazon</a></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-20826175435832929202015-04-13T04:00:00.000-07:002015-04-13T04:00:00.280-07:00No Review TodayI'm on Spring Break. See you on Monday, April 20.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-42795488491204459232015-04-09T04:00:00.000-07:002015-04-09T04:00:01.158-07:00KidzKorner: Up in the Sky<span style="font-size: large;">If you look up there is so much to see! Here are a few books about things in the sky.</span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What would you do if you could have a star of your own? Here are some ideas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week, look up in the sky once in a while. You never know what you might see. Next week is Spring Break for me so I'll see you on April 23! Until then, keep on reading!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-88467321147915551082015-04-06T04:00:00.000-07:002015-04-06T04:00:00.219-07:00Nothing But Horses by Shannon Kennedy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sierra works hard at Shamrock Stables that her family
owns. She carries a lot of
responsibility and expects others to tow the line. That is how she ended up in group therapy where
she is trying to learn to deal with people who annoy her by being lazy or
irresponsible or just plain stupid. She
has no time for the regular teenage things like a steady boyfriend or outside
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<span style="font-size: large;">We meet Sierra at Christmas time where she is surrounded by
a loving family and a great group of friends.
She has concerns about her mother who is dating Dave, the local animal
protecting agent. Dave is really good
and kind but Sierra worries that her mom will break his heart and dump him for
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to Lincoln High where all her friends attend and she is able to get a full
basketball scholarship. The coach, who
should be ecstatic to have a girl with her skills, finds her lacking and gives
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and refuses to let her project take place at the farm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really like this series.
Sierra’s story was engaging and realistic. She is not perfect nor is her family but they
really try and support one another. She
has a wonderful relationship with her younger sister that I can never read
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that would captivate any young woman who loves horses. It was a little too much for me. I would have liked more story about Sierra
and her group of friends. That is just
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about this series. It is enjoyable and
instructional at the same time.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-63411921902954871642015-04-02T04:00:00.000-07:002015-04-02T04:00:00.485-07:00Chapter and Verse<span style="font-size: large;">I have neglected the older kids for a while now so today I am looking at chapter books and some poetry for kids of all ages. The chapter books are definitely for older children but use your own discretion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Charlotte's Web by E.B. White</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the classic story of a girl, a pig, a spider and the meaning of friendship.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two friends build a world of their own until reality tears it apart. A story of friendship and heart break.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-21897389277719327952015-03-30T04:00:00.000-07:002015-03-30T04:00:00.814-07:00Ever After High by Shannon Hale<div class="MsoNormal">
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isn’t a big problem but for Raven Queen, the daughter of the Evil Queen, it is! The kids at Ever After High are going to commit
in writing to continuing the stories that were started by their families. Some will be princesses, some will be princes
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<span style="font-size: large;">I liked this book.
Apparently it is the first in a series and I missed the fact that there
are dolls and toys that are available.
After all, I’m a book reviewer, not a toy collector!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-19338700901466113222015-03-26T04:00:00.000-07:002015-03-26T04:00:02.439-07:00KidzKorner- Food, Glorious Food<span style="font-size: large;">I have been on a special diet plan so needless to say, food has been on my mind. A lot. So I found some books with food that I thought you might like to share with your kids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a poem turned into a board book from our friends in Canada. Who can live without alligator pie??</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-21353944631795829462015-03-23T04:00:00.000-07:002015-03-23T04:00:00.796-07:00When She Smiled by Ritoban Chakrabarti<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the story of Roy, a young Indian man and his
obsession with the girl of his dreams.
He has just returned from a military like school and has changed from
round and chubby to slim and attractive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The girl he loves finally pays him some attention and in the
time they spend together he falls hopelessly in love and thinks she feels the
same. It doesn’t turn out that this is the
case so he relentlessly pursues her and makes all the mistakes that a young man
would. One humiliation after another
occurs until tragedy strikes Roy’s family and he takes a closer look at himself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I liked Roy and his ineptness with girls. The author really got into the mind of a teen
and explained how his thought process brought him to do some of the silly and
crazy things he did. His family was
portrayed well although they were mostly a supporting cast. The main story was about Roy and his school
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wasn’t the one but she enjoyed the attention he gave her so she didn’t turn him
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also learned a lot about Indian school life and read a lot
of terms concerning food that I didn’t recognize. Any reader could do a quick Google search to
find out what all the foods were.</span></div>
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especially if they are interested in learning about other cultures. I also think they would find that teens
around the world are pretty much just like them.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-84879299894768512172015-03-19T04:00:00.000-07:002015-03-19T04:00:05.471-07:00Something Old, Something NewI was looking at Scholastic's top 100 books for children and some of them caught my eye. Some were new to me and some were old favorites. Thought I'd cull the list and find the ones I wanted to share with you.<br />
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First Words A Bright Baby book<br />
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Another winner for your littlest one. Introduce common words with the pictures.<br />
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Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein<br />
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The title grabbed me and the cover picture sold me. All about a chicken who likes to tell its own story.<br />
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An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Aston<br />
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Over 60 kinds of eggs are shown in this nonfiction book with beautiful illustrations.</div>
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The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pikey</div>
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There's a good reason each of these books is in the top 100. So try them and until next week, keep on reading.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-2154258054251801242015-03-16T12:49:00.001-07:002015-03-16T12:49:58.653-07:00Monday, March 16Maybe you are wondering, where is Read Around Sue? Well, she forgot to read the book for today so she's not here and don't criticize her. She is a very busy woman and has no time for extra curricular reading.<br />
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Seriously, I'll be back next week. KidzKorner will be here on Thursday.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631481676651021242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114335483992357961.post-16594503952737787492015-03-12T06:39:00.006-07:002015-03-12T06:39:42.926-07:00Baby, Baby<span style="font-size: large;">I have been neglecting the babies for too long in naming books that I would read to children so today is dedicated just to them. As soon as possible, you should start to read to your baby! It builds vocabulary and it is a bonding experience. Plus, as a bonus, it's fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What Shall We Do with the Boo-Hoo Baby? by Cressida Cowell</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What do the animals do when the baby won't stop crying? Find out in this little book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The title says it all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No No Yes Yes by Lidia Petricelli</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Learning right from wrong is fun with this book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Counting Kisses by Karen Katz</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A great way to learn to count!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So cuddle up with your baby and until next week, keep on reading!</span></div>
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