They're just doing what they're meant to do... right? Carnivores, by Aaron Reynolds & Dan Santat Chronicle Books, ISBN: 978 0 8118 6690 3 The carnivores were getting tired of their bad reputations. It hurt, knowing the other animals always thought the worst of them. But what were they … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading: “Bridget Jones: Mad about The Boy”
When I Instagrammed this photo of myself on a recent Friday night and captioned it, "Feel like I'm catching up with an old friend", so many of my own acquaintances replied and commented about how much they're all looking forward to catching up with Bridget Jones, too. (Side note...how much would … [Read more...]
Scholastic Decoder: October 2013 Edition
It's October, so pumpkins and ghosties are big... and some good stuff, too. Elf Counting Turkeys Pack - both these counting books features some pretty loopy birds, and are a lot of fun for seasonal counting and reading together. Firehouse - I'm a big fan of Mark Teague, and I like the dalmatian … [Read more...]
Sick
Dude. What to do when the kids in your school start turning into some sort of weird zombies? Sick, by Tom Leveen Amulet Books, ISBN: 978 1 41970 805 3 A few friends have figured out how to "escape" their very secure high school to skip a class, but when they return, they find the place has … [Read more...]
That’s What She Said…
... but it's not necessarily the truth. Oddrey and the New Kid, by Dave Whamond OwlKids, ISBN: 978 1 92697 390 6 I didn't love the first Oddrey book all that much - but I'm quite enjoying her this time around! Oddrey is used to being the interesting, fun kid in every bunch, and quite … [Read more...]
When Gravity Brings You Down
Today, a sweet and quiet book on dealing with Heavy Things: Whimsy's Heavy Things, by Julie Kraulis Tundra Books, ISBN: 978 1 77049 403 9 Whimsy is encumbered by some "heavy things" that she needs to deal with, and she tries a few things through this book before she figures out that … [Read more...]
Building a Bully
What makes a bully? A set of instructions is interspersed with writings of the victim in this unusual book on a hot topic. The Bully Book, by Eric Kahn Gale Harper, ISBN: 978 0 062 12513 2 Designed as a found notebook with two sets of pages intermingled, The Bully Book tells the story of a … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading: “Mother, Mother”
Do you see anything you like on this section of my bookshelf above? I'm on a bit of a reading tear lately, and I'm looking for people to share some great books with. Watch for regular updates on "what I'm reading" here on Trend Watch. Do you like books about dysfunctional families and how they … [Read more...]
V is for Vegan – and Virtuous
Myself, I'm not vegan, or even vegetarian. But for those who seek to be gentle to animals and the earth by way of a vegan lifestyle, this is a nice little starter book for sharing those ideals with children. V Is For Vegan: The ABCs of Being Kind, by Ruby Roth North Atlantic Books, ISBN: 978 1 … [Read more...]
How Not To Eat
Obesity and overeating is a major problem among kids, too - and this book offers a lot of insight into why it's happening - and even some tips on how it can be changed - in a casual tone that is surprisingly easy and even fun to read. Hijacked: How Your Brain is Fooled By Food by David A. … [Read more...]
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