I’m so happy to see that more books are being written with a focus on children solving their “problems” with finding the gift instead of focusing on the “problem.” What Do You Do With A Problem The illustrations in this allegory are perfect for the story as they are drawn as an ominous shadow, a […]
Tuck Everlasting
Tuck EverlastingNatalie Babbitt This is one of my all time favorite children’s books. I’ve read it almost as often as I’ve read Weaveworld by Clive Barker. Tuck Everlasting at its core is a story about family and the lengths one will go through to protect family. On another level, the story tells the blessing and […]
Filling Your Bucket
You know that saying:If only i knew then what I know now? I’ve thought that since I discovered what we think is reflected back to us. If we see negative situations, that’s the life we will lead, that’s what will show up and it will further drag us down in an unending spiral of despair. […]
An Adventure, Law of Attraction and a Lion
Chloe and the LionMac BarnettPictures by:Adam Rex One of the advantages of working in a public library is the fact that I get to check in books all day. So a few days ago in the afternoon, Chloe and the Lion came across the desk and while it was a bit slow, I leafed through […]
Children’s Animal Fantasy
Charlotte’s Web EB White Several years ago my family and I spent a week on Martha’s Vineyard at an old farm house. One afternoon while everyone else spent the day at the beach I rummaged through the house. There were two entire rooms devoted to books, floor to ceiling book shelves. Charlotte’s Web has always […]
Teen Fiction
Maniac MageeJerry Spinelli After his parents pass, Lionel Magee’s world changes. Lionel changes his name to Maniac Magee. After staying with his Aunt and Uncle for sometime, Maniac decides to run away. Maniac can outrun the neighborhood dogs, can hit home runs and faces down bullies. I first read this book as an assignment while attending Southern […]