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This book reminded me of something I would have read as a child, but thankfully it never fell into the trap of feeling old fashioned. However, that said, it is probably not a book I would pick for kids who like lots of action or their humor on the more explicit side. It is a quieter funny book, so kids who appreciate that will be drawn to this story.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span style="color: #45818e;">Author: Cornelia Funke</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span style="color: #45818e;">Series: Funke has a series of early chapter books but each story is independent.</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Stout Sam and Pip live on Butterfly island where they run a transport service. They are very content with their lives. One day they come upon a pig, to whom they immediately become attached. It turns out she is Pirate Pig that can sniff out treasure on the high seas. Sam and Pip have no need of treasure but they love their pig. When Barracuda Bill, the meanest and greediest pirate around, hears of this pig, he steals it and takes it off to his ship. Now Sam and Pip will have to stage a rescue to get their beloved friend back.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">This book was delightful. I picked it up because I like Cornelia Funke and I was not disappointed. Sam and Pip are true of heart and they value their friend more than any treasure he can sniff out for them. A lovely message that never got sappy in the least. I am not a fan of sappy.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The illustrations kept this book lively and added to the humor of the story. The book is full of suspense, but it never gets scary. There is plenty of innocent excitement and laughs which could have felt dated, but thankfully never did.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">This book is lovely for independent readers who still need larger text and pictures. It is a quieter type of funny, so kids who are drawn to that will enjoy this story.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The translation from German was well done. Sometimes books can feel a little off, but this one was spot on!</span></div>
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Click on the following link to connect to Amazon: The Pirate Pig. A portion of each purchase will go to support this blog at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.</div>
One Great Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07786456760918796662noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096417168160123848.post-68836691550867882132016-07-13T09:42:00.000-07:002016-07-13T09:42:49.340-07:00Funny Early Chapter BookI love to find great early reader chapter books. Kids are getting excited about their new skill and when they can practice on stories that entertain and delight, it just leaves them with a wonderful impression about books. That always puts a smile on my face.<br />
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The book I am profiling today is both fun and funny. As a graphic novel, it doesn't intimidate new readers because they aren't overwhelmed by text and they have illustrations to help them decipher more difficult words. Oh, I wish they were all this good.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">In this graphic novel, the inventive dog Tank gets a very bored dog Haggis to embark on an imaginative pirate adventure across the high seas. They get seasick, look for buried treasure and even encounter a sea serpent before they are returned home to their full bowls of dog food!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Great for kids who are ready for chapter books. The plentiful illustrations and text bubbles make challenging vocabulary more accessible.</span></div>
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Click on the following link to connect to Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-Paws-Deck-Branches-Unleashed/dp/0545818869/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1468344292&sr=8-1&keywords=haggis+and+tank+unleashed&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=dcae4f80a4a22899b586bc2042cfb7fa" target="_blank">Haggis and Tank Unleashed</a>. A portion of each purchase will go back to support this blog at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">My daughter took this book straight to her room when I brought it home. It really covers everything from warm ups to nutrition, practice to great players and even hairstyles. I thought it was extremely motivating for her. It had her thinking about strategies and even gave her the incentive to practice more at home. The layout makes it a fun, easy read and it is a must have if your daughter dreams of being on the National Team one day!</span></span></span></span></div>
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Despite the fact that these books are a little young for my daughter now, she still devours every one. They are written by Alex Morgan and profile a team of soccer girls. Having been on a team for so long, my daughter can relate to so many of the stories and relishes how the girls handle the interactions. She has also taken some good soccer pointers from the stories - an added bonus.<br />
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My daughter read this one in one day. She is a huge fan of Alex Morgan so this book was right up her alley. A biography of her career in soccer, it is full of inspiration and advice for girls. While my daughter really enjoyed the book, she did wish that Alex had bigger challenges to overcome. She felt that Alex, while an incredibly hard working and dedicated soccer player, also had a bit of a charmed life. <br />
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The author/illustrator Jonathan Fenske has popped up on my radar twice with his early readers when I was a judge for the Cybils. His work, in my opinion, just keeps getting better and better. If you are in the market for an early reader please check out his sentimental <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Love-Penguin-Young-Readers-Level/dp/044849647X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1467220089&sr=8-3&keywords=love+is+in+the+air&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=a1c13f065c069aabefc22a7bc582ec58" target="_blank">Love Is in the Air</a> and his wickedly funny <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pig-Penguin-Young-Readers-Level/dp/0448485109/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&dpID=516BNyWBQhL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR214,320_&psc=1&refRID=THRPKJ4HHN1W3ANTQGXM&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=d7304534a4a007530559f1b0883fd9cd" target="_blank">A Pig, a Fox, and a Box</a> which I had too much fun reading with a group of First Graders recently!<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Barnacle lives under the pier and he is bored with a capital B! How much fun can you have when the tide just comes in and out and the sun just goes up and down? I mean wouldn’t it be better to be a fish who can hang with the other sea creatures, frolicking the day away? Well, Barnacle feels that way too until the fish gets eaten! You better believe Barnacle is no longer bored and perhaps even relieved with his lot in life!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Kids who like their funny with a little irony and sarcasm will certainly love this book. Adults will be willing to endure repeat readings with ease.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I can’t wait to see this author’s next creation!</span></div>
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However, if you want a book that absolutely touched me in both a sentimental and a humorous way, then this is the one. If those judges don't at least give it serious consideration, well that's on them. Although now that picture books are winning Newbery awards, perhaps this one has a better shot at some hardware than I thought.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad. His dad is Big Thunder and he is Little Thunder. But Little Thunder has a secret ….. he hates his name! He attempts to come up with new names that represent the things that he has accomplished in his life such a touching the nose of a wild orca or climbing mountains. But he has no idea how to broach the subject with his dad. As luck would have it, his dad comes up with a new name for Little Thunder that is more than perfect, proving this father/son duo will “light up the sky.”</span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I was a child of the ’60/‘70s in California with a name that represented my Norwegian heritage. It was a name that NO ONE had heard of, I felt I had no connection to and I hated it. But you don’t have to be named Freya or Little Thunder to come to the conclusion that there are times growing up that you will hate your name or the </span>responsibly<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> of a family name. Alexie Sherman has taped into this universal truth and given kids a voice when they are fed up with the poor decisions their parents have saddled them with. (For the record I now love my name, although still few people have heard of it.)</span></span></li>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Great for all kids. Wonderful way to show Native Americans in a contemporary light.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I have not touched on the illustrations by YuYi Morales. I was not initially drawn to them, but after reading the book several times, I couldn’t imagine a more vibrant and expressive artist to make this story come to life. She is constantly playing with perspective, shape and color and her work is striking. These illustrations definitely grew on me.</span></div>
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I just love it when I find a picture book that makes me giggle and that I am willing to read numerous times. Today I have just such a book!<br />
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Now for your <b>summer reading tip</b>! Get all the kids involved. Why not have the older kids read to the younger ones? Or you can share the duties in the story, giving your older kids the pages or parts they feel the confident presenting. Your older kids will feel responsible, they get to practice their reading and they strengthen that sibling bond ... that is until the next disagreement!<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Phillip has a best friend Brock. Oddly enough, no one else seems to be able to see Brock. When the family goes to the Big Fair, Phillip falls asleep after a long day and Brock does not come home with them … he is lost! While Phillip is searching frantically for Brock, Brock has met up with a lovely girl Anne and her “best friend” Princess Sparkle Dust. They keep him company until Phillip and Brock are reunited and the whole gang become the best of friends.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Great for kids who like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Beekle-Unimaginary-Friend/dp/0316199982/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1466794097&sr=8-1&keywords=beekle&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=8767b5c10285117b0795c32742449d2a" target="_blank">The Adventures of Beekle</a> or frankly any child who likes to laugh. No imaginary friend required.</span></div>
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Click on the following link to connect to Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/We-Forgot-Brock-Carter-Goodrich/dp/1442480904/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1466794221&sr=8-1&keywords=we+forgot+brock&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=b968b2063241e6cdec7d262b8ab48b37" target="_blank">We Forgot Brock!</a> A portion of each purchase will go to support this blog at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.</div>
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Now for my <b>summer reading tip.</b> Books on Tape! There I said it. When you have road trips coming up, why not download something for the car ride? My kids and I recently went to Disneyland and I downloaded <b><i>Frindle</i></b> by Andrew Clements on my phone. They were actually visibly disappointed when it was over and had to go back to their video games! Another favorite of my husband and myself from previous trips is <b><i>The Twits</i></b> by Roald Dahl. I think we got just as caught up in the story as the kids. Just make sure you get the full versions and not the abridged.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Earth has defeated an attack from an alien species. In an attempt to stop future attacks, they have sent ships across the galaxy to try and neutralize the threat. However, they need to groom a great leader to defeat these aliens. Ender Wiggins is the earth’s great hope. He is strategic, brilliant, ruthless when he needs to be - and only six years old. He is taken from his family and sent to battle school to be molded into the hero Earth desperately needs. But will battle school train him or break him?</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is a great book. Ok .... did you hear me? Just in case you missed it, this is a great book! I have no idea why it took me so long to read it, despite the pleas of my son. I knew I needed to get it under my belt, but now I am just mad it took me so long! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The development of Ender as a leader is fascinating. The battle games they play in zero gravity at battle school had me on the edge of my seat. The reaction to Ender’s brilliance and the threats to his well being had me off balance throughout the story. This is a can’t put down book in the best possible way.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Kids who like dystopian books, especially series such as <i>Maze Runner</i> will love this story. I do have to warn parents that there is some bad language, although it isn’t rampant. There are also some mature references, and some violence, so be warned if you have younger kids. Grade six is the earliest I would recommend it based on these things.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ender’s Game combines powerful messages about war and forgiveness with an incredibly engaging story. Despite the fact that this book was first published in 1985, it remains current and relevant.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Click on the following link to connect to Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Enders-Ender-Quintet-Orson-Scott/dp/0812550706/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1466614514&sr=8-1&keywords=ender%27s+game&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=0054ceb7fc4150ed389e0fa6433ce863" target="_blank">Ender's Game</a>. </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">A portion of each purchase goes to support this blog at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.</span></span></div>
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One Great Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07786456760918796662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096417168160123848.post-63524739819195151202016-06-22T08:57:00.001-07:002016-06-22T08:57:24.090-07:00A Book For Kids About Making AssumptionsSummer continues and more good books are available to keep your kids reading. The book I am profiling today is an insightful look at fitting in and more importantly about making assumptions about people. If you have a child who will be going to a new school in the Fall, this might be the perfect book to hand them this summer.<br />
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Of course I want to share another <b>summer reading tip</b> with you. Food! Yes, that one word can make a difference. I have a basket of "book worms" aka gummy worms. When the kids read they are free to grab a bag to snack on, but only when reading. Once again, it makes reading feel more like a treat than a punishment. Behold the power of the snacks!<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span style="color: #45818e;">Authors: Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Told in alternating perspectives, this book focuses on Joe, a 5th grader with an auditory processing disorder and Ravi, a new student who has just move to Joe's school from India. Both become the target of Dillon, the class bully. Joe has to work on not letting Dillon define him and Ravi must confront the fact that first impressions are not always correct. As Ravi adjusts to a new culture he also comes to realize that he acted just like Dillon in India and perhaps with this fresh start he can define himself differently.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Great for reluctant readers because of the alternating viewpoints and larger print. Good book for kids who like realistic fiction and are fans of books like <i><a href="http://onegreatbook.blogspot.com/2012/04/favorite-books-of-2012-so-far.html" target="_blank">Wonder</a></i>.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I really enjoy learning more about the immigrant experience, especially immigration from India. I am several generations away from my Norwegian/German ancestors who came to America so I haven’t heard about their assimilation. However, we have a plethora of new Indian families in my area and it did shed light on their efforts to fit in while maintaining their heritage.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Click on the following link to connect to Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Save-Me-Seat-Sarah-Weeks/dp/0545846609/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1466523882&sr=8-1&keywords=Save+me+a+seat&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=09eb71b6b9e4252e5c2292cb767515f0" target="_blank">Save Me a Seat</a>. A portion of each purchase will go to support this blog at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.</span></div>
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<br />One Great Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07786456760918796662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096417168160123848.post-540816237029568622016-06-20T07:35:00.000-07:002016-06-20T07:35:38.656-07:00Summer Reading for KidsSummer fun continues this week with a book that explores the immigrant experience. But don't worry, I haven't gotten too serious on your kid's beach vibe. While this book will prove extremely enlightening for your children, it is also full of humor and laugh out moments. This author has been able to combine heart with levity making this a refreshing and thought provoking book.<br />
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Ok, now for my <b>summer reading tip</b>. Make trips to the library fun! Kids who aren't book lovers can feel lost at the library. I am giving you a link to a blog that has delightful library challenges: <a href="http://growingbookbybook.com/summer-reading-ideas-library-challenge/" target="_blank">Growing Book by Book</a>. While they apply mostly to picture books they can be adapted to middle school readers as well. Why not check out the Newbery winners from the year you were born? What about checking out the first and last books in the fiction stacks? Some will be hits, some won't, but they will certainly give you a place to start.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">In this semi autobiographical story, Zomorod has moved from Iran to California. Newport Beach is their latest stop. It is the late 1970’s and she is about to start middle school. First off, she is so tired of people asking her about the camels in Iran that she decides to go by Cindy, I mean it works on the Brady Bunch. She is also dealing with the typical embarrassment any middle schooler feels towards her parents, compounded by the fact they haven’t quite mastered the language or the culture. As she navigates between these two worlds she is also confronted by the hostility towards Iran in the wake of the Hostage Crisis. This is a lot for one kid to handle. Thankfully she has supportive friends and healthy sense of humor to manage through it. Oh, and by the way, the only place she has ever seen a camel is the zoo!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I can’t wait to give this to my tween. Wonderful for kids entering middle school who like realistic fiction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; letter-spacing: 0px;">A really lovely book that combines honesty, humor and history to deliver a story that will stay with me.</span><br />
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Of course I also have to leave you with a <b>summer reading tip</b>! Don't think reading means a novel! For kids reading can be a joke book, a handbook or even a magazine. My son loves Sports Illustrated Kids and my daughter can't wait for American Girl or Teen Vogue. Don't get me started on the amount of knock knock jokes that have been read to me over the years! Just remember that reading is reading, no matter what form it takes. <br />
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Of course I have another <b>summer reading tip</b> for you. Try to put out a variety of books for your kids to choose from. The library is a great place to go to get a stack at no cost to you! Sometimes when parents only purchase or bring home that one book they think will work for their kids, they put too much pressure on their child to like that particular story. If it isn't a hit, the child feels guilty and thinks they have disappointed their parent. So let variety be their guide and don't worry if one book isn't a fit. A month from now it may be the perfect read!<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">In this story, Wonder Woman is just a teen who wants to hone her skills and be the best Super Hero she can be. While she loves her mom, she has never left her home on Paradise Island, and she wants to see the world and make new friends. She convinces her mom that she should attend Super Hero High which is far from her island. As she navigates new friends, social media and learning valuable life skills, all she wants to do is to make her mom proud. But someone doesn’t want Wonder Woman at Super Hero High and she needs to find who and why!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Loved learning about Wonder Woman and can’t wait for the next installment, Super Girl.</span></div>
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One Great Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07786456760918796662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096417168160123848.post-90719002718414966422016-06-13T07:23:00.001-07:002016-06-13T07:25:10.605-07:00Fun Summer Book for KidsYou can never get on the summer brain drain early enough! Get those kids reading right off the bat and you can literally watch their brains grow over the break. The book I am profiling today is the perfect story to start their summer off right!<br />
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In our house we designate 30 minutes of reading time Monday through Friday. Everyone stops and picks up a book ... yes even mom. Now the kids can of course read any other time they want to, but by reading together it creates feeling of community. No one thinks reading is a punishment. Instead it's something we do together. Everyone has their favorite spot in our side yard with pillows and a place to prop up their feet. Mom has even been known to provide snacks!<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Cameron is all about playing video games in his basement. He has made a life of flying under the radar so that he can perfect his performance in his favorite computer game Rule the World. But one day he is so caught up in the game that his house literally almost burns down around him. His parents demand he gets an activity outside of gaming. In his infinite wisdom he decides to make up a club, the Positive Action Group (PAG) and become the president. The problem is that students start joining the club and promoting good deeds, which goes squarely against Cameron’s desire to lay low. Will he actually have to get involved (gasp) or will he find a way to remain the ultimate slacker?</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Great book for reluctant readers. Also good for kids who like Dave Barry, Stuart Gibbs or Korman’s other series <i><a href="http://onegreatbook.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-compelling-mystery-for-kids.html" target="_blank">Master Minds</a></i>.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I don’t know how the twist at the end caught me by surprise. I guess I am getting slow in my old age. Can’t say more, you must read the book!</span></div>
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One Great Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07786456760918796662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096417168160123848.post-78177060487840687172016-06-10T07:31:00.001-07:002016-06-10T07:31:32.174-07:00A Book for Kids About Fitting InThis is about the time when book folks start talking about which titles will pop up around awards season. I have a feeling that the book I am profiling today will be included in those talks.<br />
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I have to confess that the idea of a robot stranded on a deserted island didn't quite make my "must read" list, but I was curious enough to finally pick it up and I am so glad that I did. It really captivated me. I am always impressed when a book that initially held no appeal for me ends up being a can't put down read. That takes some real skill. Well done Peter Brown!<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span style="color: #45818e;">Author: Peter Brown</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Roz, a robot, is being transported across the ocean when her container ship sinks and she is jettied onto a deserted island. She is the only robot that isn’t destroyed in the crash and some curious otters flip her switch to the “On” position by accident. Suddenly Roz awakens to the only world she has ever know. As she discovers her surroundings and learns what it means to survive she must make friends with the inhospitable animals who think she is a monster. However, when new robots descend upon the island to bring Roz back to the factory where she was produced, it is the animals she has finally befriended who fight to keep her there.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The type is large and the chapters are short making this a wonderful book for kids on the younger side or reluctant readers. I will say that the big action sequence doesn’t take place until the very end, so kids have to be willing to invest in an emotional and clever story before they get a satisfying battle on which to end the narrative. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Kids who enjoyed <i>The Iron Giant </i>would also like this book and this book would make a wonderful read aloud.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">My daughter has been reluctant to pick this one up despite the fact that the story is right up her alley. I think the first few chapters and the cover art appeal more to boys in general.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I know we will see this one again come awards season!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Click on the following link to connect to Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Robot-Peter-Brown/dp/0316381993/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&keywords=the%20wild%20robot&qid=1465492600&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=4a8018c569f090525e754ce760e9bace" target="_blank">The Wild Robot</a>. A portion of each purchase will go back to support this blog at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.</span></div>
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One Great Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07786456760918796662noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096417168160123848.post-91440930653158235982016-06-06T07:24:00.000-07:002016-06-08T17:56:38.766-07:00A Book for Kids that Teaches OptimismI love it when one of those "touchy feely" books gets me right through the heart! This one did that in spades and I hate overly emotional narratives, The main character is a delight and the story is so well written that kids will be rooting for our main character from the first chapter. This one is quite a gem.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Benny is having a tough year. His best friend moved away and he has to make new friends. His brother George, who is autistic, can kill it on a bike, but Benny hasn’t ridden in two years after a bad fall. When his dad finally convinces him to go to the track to practice his biking skills, they crash, which triggers a brain aneurism in his father. It sends his dad to the emergency room and on to a tough recovery. Oh and did I mention his teacher seems to never see him? He feels invisible at school. How will Benny get through this year?</span></div>
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<li style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">First off Benny is just a wonderfully written character. He is realistic and caring. I appreciated that even through the tough stuff Benny has a loving family and people around who care deeply. His friendships and struggles feel real and not exaggerated for the story.</span></li>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Fans of <a href="http://onegreatbook.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-meaning-of-maggie-is-delightful.html" target="_blank">The Meaning of Maggie</a>, <a href="http://onegreatbook.blogspot.com/2013/10/2014-newbery-contenders-continued.html" target="_blank">Counting by 7s</a> or any book by Joan Bauer will absolutely be the right audience for this story. For any child that likes realistic fiction, have them give this book a try!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">This story took me out of my book funk and got me excited about kid lit after a bit of a drought finding compelling stories. </span></div>
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I have a funny picture book this week, which is really an oxymoron when I write it because I rarely profile books without a sense of humor. This one is right up my alley and challenges kid's assumptions, one of my favorite pastimes.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">In this book a very hungry lion is surrounded by a bevy of fury animals and as the reader turns the pages the animals slowly begin to disappear. Of course we fear the worse, especially when the lights go out, but instead we are treated to a surprise party for lion with a giant cake and all our furry friends in tact. But sadly our hungry lion is not a fan of cake ….</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Why I love this book: </span></b></span></div>
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<li style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Oh I am a fan of a darker humor in kid books. Kids love it when their expectations are challenged and the best part of this book is that they think the worst, realize the error of their assumption which then proves all too true in the end! But our no longer hungry lion does get his just desert in the end!</span></li>
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<li style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The play with graphics and text in this book is wonderful. The dark pages arrive when a reader has to make a decision about the outcome and can use nothing but their imagination. The text which highlights the dwindling assortment of animals, cleverly begins to omit animals to the dismay of the reader. Of course the ending which surprises the reader and teaches our lion a lesson is just perfect.</span></li>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Who this book is for: </span></b> </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Any child who likes Caldecott winner <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Not-Hat-Jon-Klassen/dp/0763655996/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1464801294&sr=8-2&keywords=i+want+my+hat+back&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=3c2667f581fe7f39cae84b9931ef4255" target="_blank">This Is Not My Hat</a></i> will love this book. Of course it is also great for kids who love a few surprises.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Final thoughts:</span></b> </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">There is always a bigger fish in the pond!</span></div>
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No I am not talking about a novel or a chapter book. That will more often than not get you the evil eye roll. I am talking about books that give your kids something to do, without you (or with you if you are so inclined). That is what I call nirvana.<br />
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I can't tell you how much fun I had as a kid learning and telling jokes. This book gets kids reading and they don't even realize that they are working on their literacy! Hee Hee! You just need to be prepared to be bombarded with jokes at dinnertime and you have to appreciate the corny in all of them.</div>
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This book has been used so many times in my house it has a place of honor in the craft drawer! Kids spend so much time refining their planes that an hour has gone by before they know it. They can use this solo as they test how far their individual planes can fly or they can have competitions with friends to see whose airplane has the most props. There may or may not be a sibling competition currently underway in my home, but I am forbidden to pick sides!</div>
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The youngest sewers may need parental help with these projects, but kids who already know the basics will find lots of cool projects that don't need a sewing machine! I love to see the creations my daughter comes out with when she is inspired. I am hoping she perfects her throw pillow technique this summer because momma has a new outside patio she needs to furnish!<br />
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The reason I love this book so much is that if your house is anything like mine, it is overrun with Legos! At least my kids have a hard time getting inspired after they have built the kit that was purchased and I end up just stepping on Lego pieces from sets that have been played into oblivion. So bring on a book that teaches them how to make machines that can throw things with those leftover bricks. I never thought I would say this, but it is a mother's dream.<br />
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These books have updated their covers from when my kids were young, but they still remain books your children will go back to time and time again. These are laugh out loud funny and touch on just about every subject kids care about from friends to sports to food. They are full of activities, advice and even a few pranks to keep things interesting. My kids read theirs ragged.<br />
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For the younger kids I have a book that looks at what qualities a samurai must posses to own the perfect sword. This sword was forged with attention to every detail. Only the most worthy will have a chance at the magnificent weapon.<br />
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She has graced us with a companion book and while it can be read as a stand alone, I would recommend that kids start with <a href="http://onegreatbook.blogspot.com/2014/02/great-historical-fiction-for-kids.html" target="_blank">Heart of a Samurai</a>, which will real them into a unique situation of a boy who is saved by Westerners, the brutes he has been taught to hate and fear. I always think it is brilliant when an author can craft a compelling story and get kids interested in a historically significant event. In this case they will be fascinated by the opening of Japan to the West. <br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Yoshi is is a lowly Japanese servant in the mid 1800’s, who dreams of being a samurai, when the American steam ships enter Edo Bay. Japan has been closed off to the West for 200 years and the Japanese think the Westerners are barbarians. Through a series of misfortunes related to the Americans, Yoshi is being hunted by an actual samurai. He takes on a variety of difficult jobs to get away from the samurai and ends up going into hiding with a cabin boy from one of the American ships. While a partnership with the American can certainly seems hazardous, perhaps they can help each other navigate these new waters.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">When historical fiction is done well, kids get a great story and they learn about events that shaped a country. I like to think of it as a win/win! In this book there are sword fights, spies, and chases through the landscape, everything you need for a great adventure book. And kids get to learn about the opening of Japan to the Western world, a monumental event.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I am targeting the book a bit older because there is also a lot of talk of politics and diplomacy, which may easily get lost on a younger reader. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Kids who love history or a great action adventure story will enjoy this one. Kids do not have to have read <a href="http://onegreatbook.blogspot.com/2014/02/great-historical-fiction-for-kids.html" target="_blank">Heart of a Samurai</a> to enjoy this book but will probably get more out of it if they have.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I liked that photos and illustrations are dispersed through the text. There aren’t a plethora of them, but they were nice to see since the background of the story is based on actual events.</span></div>
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Today's book is a biography is about a Japanese warrior from the 12th century. His tale is a saga that reads like an exciting piece of fiction. It encompasses violence, courage, strategy and selflessness that will suck the reader into this compelling narrative.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">This book tells the true story of Yoshitsune, an 12th century samurai in Japan. He is exiled as a child, and runs away as a teenager. He becomes the most famous fighter of all time as he leads his soldiers into bloody battles to restore his family name and return them to power. He is immortalized when his family eventually betrays him!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">This book is wonderful for kids who love stories on the art of war or books about battles. It reads like a piece of fiction, so even kids who are less interested in nonfiction books will be surprised by how they are drawn into this story. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Be warned, there are some bloody deaths and a lot of severed heads, the makings of a can’t put down biography … now how often do you hear that?</span></div>
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So why do I love this guy's work so much? Well, you can't get out of the first chapter of any of his books without an edge your seat chase and a bad guy who just manages to get away. The action starts from page one, so even the most reluctant reader is hooked from the get go! The humor and fun just keep going, making these can't put down reads.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Spaced-Out-Moon-Base-Alpha/dp/1481423363/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&qid=1463681869&sr=8-1&keywords=stuart+gibbs&linkCode=li1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=262fd073adb50cf25d68adcdecb5f45f" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=1481423363&Format=_SL110_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=ongrbo-20" /></a>Today I thought I would focus on his Space series because he recently introduced a new installment, Spaced Out. However, his <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Spy-School-Stuart-Gibbs/dp/1442421835/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&dpID=41YXUz8FQlL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR108%2C160_&refRID=00YY0YB1AHEVEGFXX0NQ&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=f237a79bc0b85c5e3a1099098c21b840" target="_blank">Spy School</a> series and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Belly-Up-FunJungle-Stuart-Gibbs/dp/1416987320/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&dpID=413AQWPs7-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR108%2C160_&refRID=1JN93XAV6AA3RMWHZBZ4&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=3208e2336b9961b138bf394514e14f79" target="_blank">Fun Jungle</a> books are equally as compelling. When I gave <i>Spaced Out</i> to my son, he went to his room and didn't come out until diner, for which we had to coax him. Can't give a book series more praise than that.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The year is 2040 and America has created a colony on the moon. Sadly for Dashiell, a twelve year old kid, living on the moon is not as exciting as some might think. But then the base physician is found dead outside of the air lock. While most people think he went crazy, Dash isn’t so sure. Suddenly Dash is busy trying to find out the truth, but not everyone wants him digging too deep.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Gibbs is one of those authors that delivers every time. First off he hooks readers with his just on the verge of gross it's cool antics, which in this case involve the workings of a space toilet. He then hits you with a mystery where the kid is the only one to see the truth. Finally, he empowers his main character to solve the mystery with lots of action, adventure and a great side kick. It is a predictable formula but he does it so well that he grabs me every time.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">While his other like type mysteries are set it an animal park, this one on the moon is quite enlightening. It was fun to learn a little about what it might be like to colonize the moon and I think it does paint a realistic picture of what that would entail. Of course Dash is engaging and likable and you are rooting for him from the start.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">This is a great book for kids who like mysteries and action books If you kids liked <i><a href="http://onegreatbook.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-fun-mystery-for-kids.html" style="color: #74cbc8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Loot</a></i> or any of <a href="http://onegreatbook.blogspot.com/2014/06/codename-zero-for-spy-loving-readers.html" style="color: #74cbc8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Chris Rylander’s books</a>, this one will be a slam dunk.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Gibbs delivers again with a book that is out of this world!</span></div>
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<br />One Great Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07786456760918796662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096417168160123848.post-3168483972842197102016-05-18T07:17:00.000-07:002016-05-18T07:17:47.097-07:00Travel Books for Kids<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5R-Cydo5xmpgXmF-W9h3UOMlErHYKO-tZWULshXpjUjCFI-zP7-lcSWP0uxZ1YaKSrgKsJ1Ji-SbFG94W3NDGGGdOQZ7ZPW7pr7z3DKHKLcSdI-H_VLvKlykHy3hPbBOHHL4pcKJeyQ/s1600/Unknown-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5R-Cydo5xmpgXmF-W9h3UOMlErHYKO-tZWULshXpjUjCFI-zP7-lcSWP0uxZ1YaKSrgKsJ1Ji-SbFG94W3NDGGGdOQZ7ZPW7pr7z3DKHKLcSdI-H_VLvKlykHy3hPbBOHHL4pcKJeyQ/s1600/Unknown-1.jpeg" /></a>So many of you will be traveling this summer and I wanted to share a set of books that I loved to give my older kids when we traveled! My kids adored them and I found out the publisher recently released a new set of pop-up books aimed at the younger set so that even the littlest traveler can get in on the action! <br />
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I have used the books on New York, London and Paris with my kids and Lonely Planet kindly provided me with copies of both the pop-up books and the books my family has used for these three cities. <br />
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Yes, from the comfort of your own home, you can enter to win a set of these fabulous books. To enter, simply comment in the section below (don't forget to leave your email address) and let me know what city you are interested in ... New York, London or Paris. I will draw names out of hat on May 30 and let you know if you have won! How great is that?<br />
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">Title: Not For Parent (Insert City) Everything You Ever Wanted to Know<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ0HaBiSEM224vz4KgX-06Os6sfK4Brobx0QbWsMwNnioRQntXrn4bi5plEtiRumxxcnqkjABnrB5unIAgQUquGVbse6Gp5JTCiKEmibP7P4peYRB4_9Y2kbQgs0Ub_uNGxOSZ9ya9Kg/s1600/Unknown-2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ0HaBiSEM224vz4KgX-06Os6sfK4Brobx0QbWsMwNnioRQntXrn4bi5plEtiRumxxcnqkjABnrB5unIAgQUquGVbse6Gp5JTCiKEmibP7P4peYRB4_9Y2kbQgs0Ub_uNGxOSZ9ya9Kg/s1600/Unknown-2.jpeg" /></a><br />
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">Target: Grades 3 and up</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">What these books are about: </span></b><br />
These books are a little bit history, a little bit trivia, a little bit landmarks and a whole lot of fun. With pictures throughout and information blurbs to dispense fun facts these can make even the most reluctant traveler excited about seeing a new city! They are not guidebooks but a plethora of interesting tidbits that kids will love to share with their siblings and parents. It is way more fun to be in the know.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">Why I love these books:</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpbTIA-sCu90vs7k4a7FLrEVgOGGyEZbhmsKVlSn7gFLvB-10P4VsCaAVdBJAGBcHYuMKn35W_TviJxmHmpMWmTOpgkUPkdrqpyTvRIgmRFmzvsL1orhBn7mCzoMdbVTHmN_xKnY4SA/s1600/Unknown.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpbTIA-sCu90vs7k4a7FLrEVgOGGyEZbhmsKVlSn7gFLvB-10P4VsCaAVdBJAGBcHYuMKn35W_TviJxmHmpMWmTOpgkUPkdrqpyTvRIgmRFmzvsL1orhBn7mCzoMdbVTHmN_xKnY4SA/s1600/Unknown.jpeg" /></a>- I have used these books with my own kids for our trips. Generally my kids have been lukewarm about reading them before we leave because they don't have a context for the information. But when we get to our destination and start seeing the places mentioned in the book they can't devour them fast enough. They love spouting out the trivia they have learned, their new found knowledge of funny facts and their mastery of city history.<br />
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- These books give kids a lightheated perspective on the things they are seeing. Places and events are so much more fun when the whole family has a better understanding of what they are observing, and these books provide kids with a fun way to the understand the place and the times. After all, it takes a lot of time, money and effort to visit a new place so why not make it as fun and educational as possible, and by educational I mean learning about weird food, rats and snapping alligators.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">Who these books are for: </span></b><br />
Great for all kids when traveling<br />
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">Final thoughts:</span></b><br />
Lonely Planet is also introducing a new series called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/City-Trails-Paris-Lonely-Planet/dp/1760342246/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=bc133f8efe8c9d17398c39e08bb3c4fd" target="_blank">City Trails</a> for this age group. I haven't seen them yet but imagine they will also be filled with fun facts for young travelers.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">To purchase these books if you didn't win them (see above):</span></b><br />
Click on the following link to connect to Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Not-Parents-Paris-Everything-Wanted/dp/1742208177/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&dpID=61w-FjjYKeL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR129%2C160_&refRID=03K52MGK18SG90CT36WT&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=75959fefa786b03c1a5167f83a88b094" target="_blank">Not For Parents</a>. A portion of each purchase will go back to support this blog at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">Target: Preschool - Grade 2</span></b><br />
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These books are meant to introduce just a few landmarks and limited trivia to the younger set. The pop-ups are very stylish and kids will have a kick finding the real places when they travel.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTsxrvJZaO7JJRWmQBQOirJxodkqTxqq4nY2E67jPKq14Kz-b3oS9AF23XA9FrQ9066nm5pdTvv7z_zOp5V1_uxtawh_gwV-5jdCnEh6YxX0we-0s9GLwQSzrIlbxLlpDy6m5RJh74kw/s1600/Unknown-3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTsxrvJZaO7JJRWmQBQOirJxodkqTxqq4nY2E67jPKq14Kz-b3oS9AF23XA9FrQ9066nm5pdTvv7z_zOp5V1_uxtawh_gwV-5jdCnEh6YxX0we-0s9GLwQSzrIlbxLlpDy6m5RJh74kw/s1600/Unknown-3.jpeg" /></a><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Why I love these books:</span></b><br />
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- These were not around when my kids were younger, but they are a lovely way to introduce a younger child to what they will see and get them excited when they find the landmark. <br />
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- These books end with a topographical map of the city with the landmarks in the book highlighted. A nice way to orient kids and give them a general sense of where things are.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">Who these books are for: </span></b><br />
Any young traveler!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">Final thoughts: </span></b><br />
Wish I had had them when my kids were young!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">To purchase these books if you didn't win them (see above):</span></b><br />
Click on the following link to connect to Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pop-up-Paris-Lonely-Planet-Kids/dp/1760343358/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1463506639&sr=8-1&keywords=pop+up+paris&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=47e7843605186e8456c42345a1a2906c" target="_blank">Pop-Up</a>. A portion of each purchase will go back to support this blog at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.One Great Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07786456760918796662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096417168160123848.post-61513818524529288192016-05-16T07:20:00.000-07:002016-05-16T08:55:16.920-07:00BookExpo America BEAI thought it might be fun to share my experiences this year at BookExpo America with all of you. I had debated going for the last several years and this year I just pulled the plug and decided to experience this event for myself. For those of you unfamiliar with BEA, it is the place where publishers converge and share all their new and exciting titles from adult to children to educational books. The event is for those "in the industry" so it is filled with book sellers, librarians and bloggers, basically anyone who buys and promotes books!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday</span></b><br />
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I also got a chance to talk with publishers and discuss the best way for bloggers to work with them. Sadly I think many bloggers look for a lot of free books from publishers, so way too much of the discussion was devoted to getting books as opposed to working together when a blogger loves a book, a real lost opportunity I think.<br />
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BEA opened it's doors on Wednesday afternoon, and I don't quite think I was quite ready for what was to come. A friend described it as Disneyland for book lovers and that is an apt description. As I walked from booth to booth publishers were simply handing me books that they were excited about and wanted to promote. The free books and tote bags were flying as I literally had to say no more!<br />
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That first day I knew several advanced reader copies of books I was interested in were being given out, so I scouted out those books. Little did I know that Shannon Hale and I would don squirrel ears as she and her husband kindly signed and advance copy of her new middle grade novel appropriately titled Squirrel Girl. Wish I had a picture of that one, but I was so shocked by the whole event it didn't occur to me to pull out my phone. Scholastic kindly gave me an advanced copy of Dog Man, the new series by Dav Pilkey out in August and several more publishers kindly passed along books I was interested in reading.<br />
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Even though I was extremely judicious about the books I took I still ended up with a pile!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday</span></b><br />
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On Thursday the fun really began. This is when the author events seemed to reach their peak. I started with a baguette themed book signing with Mo Willems and his new picture book Nannette's Baguettes. They gave us such an early edition to review that it isn't even bound yet! I remembered to get pictures but I absolutely hate getting my picture taken so you will just have to imagine.<br />
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Adam Gitwitz, author of A Tale Dark and Grimm was a delight and offered an early copy of his new book The Inquisitor's Tale which features farting dragons in medieval France. I hope I love it as much as A Tale Dark and Grimm!<br />
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Jennifer Holmes was lovely as we talked about our California connection and she shared her new book Full of Beans, a companion novel to her Newbery Honor book Turtle in Paradise<br />
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Raina Telgemeier offered up her new graphic novel Ghosts, out in September. She was probably one of the most reserved authors I met but her talent speaks for itself.<br />
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I even met up with the publishers of Choose Your Own Adventure who are reprinting the classics and adding new titles to the series. How fun is that?<br />
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I received the new series from the author of the Mysterious Benedict Society as well as the new Miss Piggle Wiggle book and got another encounter with Shannon Hale who made dorky faces with me before she handed over a copy of the new Princess in Black out in November.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0opdS5ZR6BID8C4IoSWWlKkp9yijhRRdTILRgAFxxBKMU90_5LvmC4nUyXs8T8DgaB_rfWctmJDFUAYHXcKkgu78rQM0J82HrLJWqaFhYlyQPmz_rM3tZnx2eGPPYHfVGxi-9bO3CA/s1600/IMG_0731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0opdS5ZR6BID8C4IoSWWlKkp9yijhRRdTILRgAFxxBKMU90_5LvmC4nUyXs8T8DgaB_rfWctmJDFUAYHXcKkgu78rQM0J82HrLJWqaFhYlyQPmz_rM3tZnx2eGPPYHfVGxi-9bO3CA/s200/IMG_0731.JPG" width="200" /></a>Between meeting Kwame Alexander and having him do an impromptu rap about his new picture book and chatting with Erin Colfer and Dan Santat who were funny and charming I was considering it a pretty full day. <br />
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I did take the time to get out of the convention hall and take in the Chicago Art Institute. Wow, I am so glad I did not let exhaustion get the better of me. It was absolutely inspiring and gave me the mojo to make it to Friday.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsee703BP7C5tNCLn-U3arFZKUnZWBdzvDiQBPTWD4jYE-f2_GstVziR7_o7JRUQlwr64rlneb2H4Z1egPeArxp0CTBE16zdmkezy6anMay1zTpER1jEugDc8gPdwnqjOIIPW0eXwmA/s1600/IMG_0733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsee703BP7C5tNCLn-U3arFZKUnZWBdzvDiQBPTWD4jYE-f2_GstVziR7_o7JRUQlwr64rlneb2H4Z1egPeArxp0CTBE16zdmkezy6anMay1zTpER1jEugDc8gPdwnqjOIIPW0eXwmA/s200/IMG_0733.JPG" width="200" /></a>I started Friday at an author breakfast moderated by Jamie Lee Curtis. The picture makes it seems like it was a huge event since she is on a screen, but the truth is I got the times mixed up and arrived 15 minutes late. I had to sit in the back and it was hard to get a picture of the whole panel without people's breakfast plates in the way, so that was the best I could do.<br />
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The breakfast was very inspiring as Jamie shared her new book about discovering what you are made of, Dav Pilkey reminded parents to love their kids and let them read what makes them happy to make them better readers (a message I wholeheartedly agree with), Sabaa Tahir talked about facing her fears and Gene Luen Yang encouraged everyone to read outside their walls of comfort. Nice to know these intelligent and thoughtful folks are the ones creating the works your children can't put down!<br />
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The rest of the day was a blur of meetings on the trends in Middle Grade fiction and a review of the some of the best new books. Stay tuned, I will let you know if they reach the promise of their promoted greatness. <br />
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Of course I had to take a minute to talk with Jennifer Nielsen, who told me the character in her new book is the female version of Sage from The False Prince. Now that's exciting. I also got some copies of the new Tom Angleberger books, so we shall see if they live up to the promise of Orgami Yoda!<br />
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I can't wait to let you know what's coming and if it will inspire your children. It all looks good on the outside, but you never know until you get into the meat of the story if it lives up to the hype. I am so excited to get into these books and share the ones that will keep your kids up nights. <br />
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<b>Will I go next year?</b> <br />
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I don't know. I am not a fan of publishers directing my book selections, it always makes me wary. <br />
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I also felt overwhelmed by the amount of people and the number of events. <br />
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While I met some amazing folks, the sea of faces was a lot to deal with. <br />
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I like free books, who doesn't? But I felt the give away became more important than the quality and the match with the recipient. <br />
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On the flip side, I got to meet some amazing authors and putting a face and personality to a name was a delight.<br />
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I also met some wonderful publishers who understood how to successfully work with bloggers to give you the reader better knowledge and access to great titles. <br />
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The librarians, teachers and bloggers I met were so delightful and fun it made the lines and events a chance to connect and learn so many new things. So, no decisions yet. <br />
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I will leave it a question mark!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kdnte1sfBwXnXFrurVqmbytwkjxMm0_pFmimY0KooXJHLn7H2wXFpaUneLHdi-NmWHXeS1FE_VrXGQxrIX_ysSjXxfU1bxacAQhRPcu5DxlcU3Px87Pfl0gtO_gYxZjfP5dgI5nGEA/s1600/DSC_7661.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kdnte1sfBwXnXFrurVqmbytwkjxMm0_pFmimY0KooXJHLn7H2wXFpaUneLHdi-NmWHXeS1FE_VrXGQxrIX_ysSjXxfU1bxacAQhRPcu5DxlcU3Px87Pfl0gtO_gYxZjfP5dgI5nGEA/s320/DSC_7661.JPG" width="287" /></a><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="color: #45818e;">Title: Warren the 13th and the All-Seeing Eye</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span style="color: #45818e;">Author: Tania Del Rio</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i><span style="color: #45818e;">Series: This is the first book in a planned series</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Warren is, you guessed it, the 13th in a line of Warrens who have owned the Warren Hotel. His parents died young and tragically so Warren’s uncle has been the hotel’s custodian until Warren turns eighteen. Warren continues to live at the hotel and perform every task needed to run the day to day operations because his Uncle is seriously lazy and has let the hotel go into disrepair. When his Uncle’s new wife arrives things take an interesting turn. She is tearing the hotel apart looking for the All-Seeing Eye, a magical device that she thinks will help her regain her powers because it turns out she is a …. are you ready for it? A witch! Now things are getting interesting.</span></div>
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<li style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I love books that are illustrated for older kids. I don’t understand why we have to take out all the pictures just because we get older. The illustrations in this book are stylized and quite striking done in black, white and red. They add a charm and victorian feel to the narrative. Loved them!</span></li>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">This one is a little harder for me. This would be a great book to read aloud because it has a lot for kids and adults. It is a bit reminiscent of<i> A Series of Unfortunate Events</i>, so kids who liked that series may very well find this book a good fit. Also fans of <i>Coraline</i>, who like a bit of the of the macabre will enjoy this one.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I quite enjoyed the fact that this book’s dimensions were 8” by 9”. It a nice change of pace to have a book that is formatted a little differently and added to it’s charm.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">To purchase this book:</span></b></span></div>
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Both my younger kids have now devoured this series since I wrote the original review and it remains one of their top picks!<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="color: #45818e;">Author: Christopher Healy</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">So you think you know the story of Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty. You can recite Rapunzel or Snow White in your sleep, and frankly they didn’t impress you that much the first time. Well think again! It turns out Prince Charming has a name - can you say Gustav - and the four princes from these stories are sick and tired of the girls getting all the glory. In an attempt to set the record straight, these four disparate princes find themselves in their own adventure. Can they save their kingdoms, or will their own distinct personalities get in the way of their ever finding true glory?</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">This book is just a laugh on every page. I have read some reviews that compare it to <i>The Princess Bride</i>, and I think that is an accurate description. Some of our princes are heroic and charming, others have lead a life of pampered luxury, still others give names to their animal friends such as Leroy and Conrad, and don’t forget the prince who always runs into battle, even if there is no battle.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I love books that give us a different way of looking at something we have always taken for granted, in this case the princess stories. How fun it is for the reader to see that the perspective changes based on who you ask, and in this case the Prince Charming's see things very differently.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Emphasis in the book is on the princes, so both boys and girls will enjoy this story. Great for kids who like funny books.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Don’t believe every bard who comes along with a pretty tale!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">To purchase this book:</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Click on the following link to connect to Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Heros-Guide-Saving-Your-Kingdom/dp/0062117459/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1462468842&sr=1-1&keywords=the+hero%27s+guide+to+saving+your+kingdom&linkCode=ll1&tag=ongrbo-20&linkId=b66cabb9ab372cc42b9f199401ba5822" target="_blank">The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom</a>. A portion of each purchase will go to support this blog at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.</span></div>
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