A wacky children's book about what grown-ups know and won't tell. Like, why they REALLY want you to clean your feet. A wacky children's book about what grown-ups know and won't tell. Like, why they REALLY want you to clean your feet. ...more
A cute little children's short chapter book. Reminiscent of Beverly Cleary's books, though I'm not sure which was written first. I've never wanted a mA cute little children's short chapter book. Reminiscent of Beverly Cleary's books, though I'm not sure which was written first. I've never wanted a mouse for a pet and I don't now, but they make charming characters....more
Words cannot express how much I love these beautiful books. Not only are they fun, easy to read books with a historical fiction aspect, but they have Words cannot express how much I love these beautiful books. Not only are they fun, easy to read books with a historical fiction aspect, but they have a great personal connection to me. My dad would read these to us children--my brother and I perched on either arm of "the big black chair" (his leather recliner) and my baby sister on his lap. He read us the whole series, one chapter or two at a time, every night. I'll never forget the my Dad reading us the lyrics to the songs...What a wonderful tradition....more
Like most animal fiction, this made me mist up. It's perhaps best for children who like animals, as adults or teens might find the tales a little too Like most animal fiction, this made me mist up. It's perhaps best for children who like animals, as adults or teens might find the tales a little too twee....more
I first read a selection from this book in a grade-school reading textbook. I looked up where it was from and read the whole book. It's great fun!I first read a selection from this book in a grade-school reading textbook. I looked up where it was from and read the whole book. It's great fun!...more
One of those perfectly adequate childrens books. My own copy I ended up getting from the library when they were getting rid of all my childhood favoriOne of those perfectly adequate childrens books. My own copy I ended up getting from the library when they were getting rid of all my childhood favorites (whhyyyy??). A family moves to a winter cabin on Maple Hill--of course there is tree-tapping involved. It's kind of like "The Moffats" by Eleanor Estes. Generally, just pleasant and fun to read. Not ground-shaking, but not all childrens books have to be. ...more
Despite the incredibly non-pc title, this is an amazing book about two boys who wanted to head out into the woods for the summer and live like IndiansDespite the incredibly non-pc title, this is an amazing book about two boys who wanted to head out into the woods for the summer and live like Indians. With some care packages from home, they make a passable attempt at building wigwams and match-less fires, and have a few small adventures. Would this book fly today? Maybe if the title had been something like "Two white, juvenile Native-American-culture appropriationists". But as a girl who's outdoor experiences were limited to when my mother could physically drive me outdoors, this is one of the few books that made me want to go outside, walk down to the creek and poke at the dirt....more
My first experience with this book was through an elementary school literature textbook--one of the chapters was an assignment. Reading the whole noveMy first experience with this book was through an elementary school literature textbook--one of the chapters was an assignment. Reading the whole novel was enchanting--and the idea of skunks as pets was so novel for one who had only previously seen them as unusually stinky roadkill. Now I think skunks are cute, so I can honestly say this book has been life-changing ;)...more
I first picked this book up by mistake on one of the library trips my mom took me on--weekly occurences where she forbid me to check out more than twoI first picked this book up by mistake on one of the library trips my mom took me on--weekly occurences where she forbid me to check out more than two Nancy Drews at a time, forcing me to branch out--thank goodness.
I don't know what I thought it was, but I remember opening it and going "there aren't any girls in this book, therefore no romance. Well, I guess I'll read it because mom won't take me again for x number of days". And it was a good book--a cross-country trek with dogs and sled across the Barrens that yes, they get lost in. Boys turn into men, and all that. I'd read it again. Apparently it's one of a series?...more
You know this kind of book--surrounded by shiny paperbacks, its plastic-covered dust jacket crumbling around the corners, it looks like the ancient buYou know this kind of book--surrounded by shiny paperbacks, its plastic-covered dust jacket crumbling around the corners, it looks like the ancient bun-head librarian surrounded by the Bright Young Things of the tech and children's departments. Against all odds, it has survived purge after purge. What does it have that modern storytelling can't supplant?
I'll tell you: a good story, with mystery, suspense, and historical background, that is suitable for children, no matter the parental controls. Rare in any day and age. ...more
This book is adorable! The target audience is about 15 years younger than I am, but I still enjoy looking at the pictures and trying to find all the pThis book is adorable! The target audience is about 15 years younger than I am, but I still enjoy looking at the pictures and trying to find all the pieces. If you're a fan of the "Can You See What I See?" or "I Spy" books, you'll like this....more
Okay. Read this book. DON'T watch the movie it's stupid. It turns a fairy tale of magical proportions into a goofy child's flick.
The age-old questionOkay. Read this book. DON'T watch the movie it's stupid. It turns a fairy tale of magical proportions into a goofy child's flick.
The age-old question: Why on EARTH would Cinderella stay with those horrible steps, if things were so bad? Why did she obey them so sweetly? Here are the answers. Ms. Levine has built her world well in this little book, and has endowed her heroine with a sense of sardonic observation of her surroundings and situation that will have you cheering for her through her trials, instead of waiting for the ball to happen so we can see how she gets dressed up. ...more
Some really "bully" stories, suitable for children to read and acquaint themselves with. I never was too much of a fan of Lancelot, and nowadays I canSome really "bully" stories, suitable for children to read and acquaint themselves with. I never was too much of a fan of Lancelot, and nowadays I can only think about how stinky and hairy they must have been, but that doesn't stop me from swooning on a rose-bedecked bower now and then ;)...more
YAAAAASSS I can't believe I didn't read this while I was actually in school. What was mom thinking? It's a children's classic for a reason, and stressYAAAAASSS I can't believe I didn't read this while I was actually in school. What was mom thinking? It's a children's classic for a reason, and stresses the importance of education, which in today's lit world of killer teachers and repressive school systems, is a refreshing take....more
A little children's book about the lives of the occupants of a doll's house. Exactly what a little girl would like to read (at least I did). A little children's book about the lives of the occupants of a doll's house. Exactly what a little girl would like to read (at least I did). ...more
I credit this book with my knowledge of oxygen deprivation and the nutritional value of organ meats. Also, it's a pretty good read and I wanted to livI credit this book with my knowledge of oxygen deprivation and the nutritional value of organ meats. Also, it's a pretty good read and I wanted to live in a cave/log cabin far away from everybody for a good ten years after reading this.
Update: I got sad about the ending. Down to 4 stars....more
Good book, good movie--I remember reading all the mysteries too. I think they got a little weird though? I'll have to re-read them to remember what myGood book, good movie--I remember reading all the mysteries too. I think they got a little weird though? I'll have to re-read them to remember what my pre-teen brain thought was "weird". ...more
Stumbled upon this one by accident in the public library...I now own that little hardcover thanks to a library sale. A fantastic tale based on the KraStumbled upon this one by accident in the public library...I now own that little hardcover thanks to a library sale. A fantastic tale based on the Krakatoa volcano explosion, which stunned my 13 year old brain to learn was real!...more
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