★★★★ ½ This week in a few words: Thrilling. Memorable. Dangerous. Hilarious. Marvin the Monster has figured out how to deal with distractions at school and difficult social situations...but he's never had to deal with Summer Camp. Marvin goes to a local camp with a lot of friends from his school and meets some new ones… Continue reading Marvin’s Monster Diary 3 – Raun Melmed, Caroline Bliss Larsen & Arief Kriembonga (illustrations)
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These Nameless Things – Shawn Smucker
★★★★ It's a book you've read before, long ago, and you can't remember all the details or exactly when all the frightening thing happen, but you have a distinct premonition. And you don't like it. Dan and his friends have made a darling little community for themselves - everyone pitches in to grow crops, they… Continue reading These Nameless Things – Shawn Smucker
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing – Marie Kondō
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing – Marie Kondō
★★★★ The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life. By no exaggeration, Marie Kondō has spent her entire life tidying. She tidied when she was a child up until her adulthood - and over those decades, she's learned a thing or two about keeping a house… Continue reading The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing – Marie Kondō
Kerry’s Party Sunday – Linda Dobinson
Latest Booktube Video ranks all the books I read in February. While you probably know where this one stands based on my review...but check out the video to see the rest! The Written Review: ★★★★ ½ 'Where are you going to go?' 'London,' said Leroy decisively. Kerry's Saturday was crazy busy - with the dog kidnapping among… Continue reading Kerry’s Party Sunday – Linda Dobinson
The Tale of Peter Rabbit – Beatrix Potter
★★★★★ Once upon a time there was four litter Rabbits, and their names were - Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter. Old Mrs. Rabbit has to run a few errands and has to leave her children home, alone, for a few hours. Before she goes, she makes sure to clearly tell them: "...you may go into the fields… Continue reading The Tale of Peter Rabbit – Beatrix Potter
How to Bake for Beginners – Mahy Elamin
★★★★ Baking has brightened my life, and I hope this book brings you the joy, happiness, and love baking offers. Baking. We see it everywhere - from the afternoons with grandma to the Great British Baking Show to Bon Appetit on YouTube - but what exactly is involved? What exactly is the difference between creaming, folding… Continue reading How to Bake for Beginners – Mahy Elamin
Nooks & Crannies – Jessica Lawson
★★★★★ If only life were a book, and I could choose precisely what part I played. Tabitha Crum is absolutely obsessed with mystery novels. Her pet mouse, aka Pemberley aka her assistant detective, is her only friend in the world. Her parents fed and clothed her...but they never went beyond the most basic of caretaking needs: Love, Tabitha Crum,… Continue reading Nooks & Crannies – Jessica Lawson
Search & Find Toddlers Around Town -Hannah Sun
★★★★ So, come on. Let's travel together and see what we can find! This cute little search-and-find book has bold and adorable illustrations designed to keep your toddler busy on the go! Each two-page spread contains a different scenario, such as a trip to the supermarket, playdates in the park, a play, skiing and more. At the… Continue reading Search & Find Toddlers Around Town -Hannah Sun
Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt – Morgan E. Moroney
★★★★ Though much has been lost to the sands of time, the magic of these stories, and the incredible artifacts that represent them, continue to inspire us today. Ancient Egypt was truly a wild time - from the flooding of the Nile to their innovative ways - the modern world will never forget the influence of… Continue reading Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt – Morgan E. Moroney
Animal Kind – Emma Lock
Ahhh! It's stunning! This little book contains several true short stories about how animals - of all ages and species - change the lives of their humans. Zak - ★★★★★ Deep from within the many cozy layers of blankets hugging the bed came a startled, almost cough-like "woof." Heather was a little girl when her father… Continue reading Animal Kind – Emma Lock
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