Tuesday, May 22, 2012

June Books :: Celebrating Dad

We enjoyed celebrating Mom during the month of May and now it is DAD's turn. below is a list of books we will be reading in June.


Enjoy the book and share with us your comment!

Keep turning those pages....
Happy Reading,
Jennifer





June Books
What Dads Can't DoMitchell's LicenseBecause Your Daddy Loves You
What Dads Can't Do
by Douglas Wood
$10.87
Mitchell's License
by Hallie Durand
$10.87
Because Your Daddy Loves You
by Andrew Clements
$6.99
Has Anyone Seen My Emily Greene?Froggy's Day With Dad
Has Anyone Seen My Emily Greene?
by Norma Fox Mazer
$15.99







Froggy's Day With Dad
by Jonathan London
$5.99





                                        

AUTHOR NOTES :: Babette Cole

I just smile when I see Ms. Cole's website. Her smiling face is addicting. I hope you enjoy the information on this wonderful children's author and illustrator. We read her book this month The Trouble with Mom By Babette Cole. Check out more information below.

Enjoy the book and share with us your comment!

Keep turning those pages....
Happy Reading,
Jennifer





Biography (From Puffin Books)

Fans of Babette Cole's books will not be surprised that their creator has had a somewhat unconventional life and career. Yes, she did train at Canterbury College of Art but "spent every minute trying to get out." By her third year, Babette was "producing my own little books which everyone liked except my tutors, who thought I should have been doing my Letraset, sitting up properly and not wearing my wellingtons into art school." Babette was actually thrown out of the college twice but then invited back!

Babette graduated with a BA Hons (First Class) and began talking to publishers. "Students don't know what publishers want and I think they should find out," she says. Today, she remains closely involved throughout the production process, even if that means flying out to the Far East to check the pages as they come off the printing press. Babette is no stranger to travel. She lived for a year in the Okavango Swamps in Botswana, and now makes regular trips to her second home in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.

Her first job was at BBC TV, working with Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate, creating storyboards for classic children's programmes as Watch With Mother, Ivor the Engine and Bagpuss.

Home is a farm in Lincolnshire, with a menagerie of horses and dogs. Her interests include breeding and showing Show Hunters, riding side-saddle, team chaseing (side-saddle), show-jumping, terrier racing, anthropology, sailing, showing her Deer Hounds and partying on her special island - Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.

Babette draws inspiration from her own animals, from Tenniel - whose Alice drawings "contributed to my love of the grotesque", from Edward Lear "for his scratchy lines" and from Quentin Blake - "the creme de la creme".

Babette loves reading, whenever she can. Her favourite author is Tom Sharpe.





More books from Babette Cole 









From her Website  About Babette Cole!
Hello, My name is Babette Cole and I write and illustrate children's picture books.

I was born on a little island called Jersey in 1950. I went to school in a convent where I spent most of my time drawing pictures and writing stories.

I got fed up with school so I left and went to Art School at Canterbury in England. I left there in 1973 with a first class honours degree.

I made friends with Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate who were making Children’s TV programmes for the BBC. They gave me my first proper job drawing for Jackanory and TV comics.

Then, since I had some work published by the BBC. I could go to other publishers with my own books and finally got one published in 1976.

It did very well so it wasn't difficult to get books published after that because publishers knew I could make money for them.


Since then I have written over 70 books!
The most famous one is called "Mummy Laid An Egg". It sold a million copies!

I have lived in different parts of the world like Africa and the West Indies. I now live in Dorset in England and stay with family if I return to the West Indies.

I have a stud farm in England and I breed Show Hunters which I ride myself. I have been riding show ponies and horses since I was seven years old. I do a lot of side saddle riding - My little horse, Hot Tip, (Scrappit) and I have been the National Champions for the past three years.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Children Book Review :: Cora Cooks Pancit

Do you remember that meal you make because Mom made it? This book brings back that memory and as I shared this story with my son I began to think about the wonderful memories shared in my family's kitchen growing up.

My Mom was the everyday cook and Dad the salad man. They also shared the holiday cooking. I remember Dad always baking the bread on a holiday. My grandma taught me how to make the meatballs. Recently, I had my younger brother over for a Saturday of Meatball lessons. I share with my son all of these recipes. And I hope one day he enjoys making these dishes in his kitchen.

This book Cora Cooks Pancit was a beautiful reminder how it is to be young and watch all the grown-up make something special in the kitchen and FINALLY get the chance to make a special meal. I hope you enjoy this story and share your recipes with your child.

A great recipe is in the back of the book. Try it and let us know.

Enjoy the book and share with us your comment!

Keep turning those pages....
Happy Reading,
Jennifer




Product Description (from Amazon)

Cora loves being in the kitchen, but she always gets stuck doing the kid jobs like licking the spoon. One day, however, when her older sisters and brother head out, Cora finally gets the chance to be Mama's assistant chef. And of all the delicious Filipino dishes that dance through Cora's head, she and Mama decide to make pancit, her favorite noodle dish. With Mama's help, Cora does the grown-up jobs like shredding the chicken and soaking the noodles (perhaps Mama won't notice if she takes a nibble of chicken or sloshes a little water on the floor). Cora even gets to stir the noodles in the pot carefully-- while Mama supervises. When dinner is finally served, her siblings find out that Cora did all their grown-up tasks, and Cora waits anxiously to see what everyone thinks of her cooking. Dorina Lazo Gilmore's text delightfully captures the warmth between mother and daughter as they share a piece of their Filipino heritage. With bright and charming illustrations by Kristi Valiant, Cora's family comes alive as Cora herself becomes the family's newest little chef.


Cora Cooks Pancit

Cora Cooks Pancit
By Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore

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Monday, May 14, 2012

Children Book Review :: The Trouble with Mom


What a FUN story!! You know every MOM has a special type of Magic, especially when it comes to making sure our children are safe. This was a nice book teaching us it is OK to be different. Sometimes we are so concerned about our children being confident in their individuality that we need to remember it is OK for us to be different, too!

The Trouble with Mom
By Babette Cole

Just like my sons friends EACH of his friends parents are different from ME. Yup, we all jive in the same support and love for our children but that is about it. Dr.'s, special ed teachers, social workers, lawyers, music teachers, stay at home, jewelers, artists make our wonderful circle. I am sure there might just be a witch in the group (a very good witch!)

Enjoy the book and share with us your comment!

Keep turning those pages....
Happy Reading,
Jennifer


Product Description (from Amazon)

Mom, the lovable witch, does not seem to be able to get along with the other mothers due to her odd ways, such as driving her kids to school on her broom and wearing snakes in her hat, but in the end, she may be accepted when her special gifts come in handy. Reprint. SLJ. PW. "

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Children Book Review :: Mama's Saris

This month we celebrate Mother's Day and each book selected reminds us of how special Mom is in so many ways. In this book Mama's Saris
By Pooja Makhijani the young girl reminds us of how much we want to be or dress like Mom. It is a beautiful story of a young girl wanting to grow up and be like her mother.

Do you remember that time you looked at your Mom and said I want to wear that outfit, smell like that perfume, cook like that for my family! I remember my mothers office and her selection of books. Maybe that is where the love of reading started. 


As a child we sometimes want to grow up to fast and be like our parents, and most of us parents aren't ready.  This story is a reminder to us MOM's it is OK the day will come to share the passage with your child and hopefully the child will be walking in your footsteps.

What is your memory of when you felt you were old enough to be like Mom? Share with us!

Keep turning those pages....
Happy Reading,
Jennifer





Product Description (from Amazon)

When a young girl eyes her mother's suitcase full of gorgeous silk, cotton and embroidered saris, she decides that she, too, should wear one, even though she is too young for such clothing. When the mother finally realizes how important it is for her little girl to feel like a big girl on her seventh birthday, she dresses up her daughter in the folds of a blue sari. Feeling grown-up and very pretty, the daughter is thrilled to look just like her mother, even if only for a day. Mama's Saris captures an elegant snapshot of every girl's wish to play dress up.


About a Sari (from Wikipedia)
A sari or saree[note 1] is a strip of unstitched cloth, worn by females, ranging from four to nine yards in length that is draped over the body in various styles.[1][2][3] It is popular in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Burma, Malaysia, and Singapore. The most common style is for the sari to be wrapped around the waist, with one end then draped over the shoulder baring the midriff.[1][2][3]

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

May Books :: A tribute to Mothers


Mothers make us who we are! This month we are paying tribute to Mothers in our book selection. I hope you enjoy these books and the wonderful stories. Each books is a nice reminder to remember all the amazing lessons Mom can give us during our lifetime. Give ALL the women in your life a great big hug on Mother's Day.
Picture Books :: May Theme: Celebrate Mother's
Let's celebrate everyday with MOM!!
    Keep turning those pages....
    Happy Reading,
    Jennifer

















    Product Description Mama's Saris by Pooja Makhijani
    When a young girl eyes her mother's suitcase full of gorgeous silk, cotton and embroidered saris, she decides that she, too, should wear one, even though she is too young for such clothing. When the mother finally realizes how important it is for her little girl to feel like a big girl on her seventh birthday, she dresses up her daughter in the folds of a blue sari. Feeling grown-up and very pretty, the daughter is thrilled to look just like her mother, even if only for a day. Mama's Saris captures an elegant snapshot of every girl's wish to play dress up.



    Product Description In Our Mothers' House by Patricia Polacco

    Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house, they cook dinner together, they laugh together, and they dance together. But some of the other families don't accept them. They say they are different. How can a family have two moms and no dad? But Marmee and Meema's house is full of love. And they teach their children that different doesn't mean wrong. And no matter how many moms or dads they have, they are everything a family is meant to be.

    Here is a true Polacco story of a family, living by their own rules, and the strength they gain by the love they feel.


    Product Description Cora Cooks Pancit by Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore

    Cora loves being in the kitchen, but she always gets stuck doing the kid jobs like licking the spoon. One day, however, when her older sisters and brother head out, Cora finally gets the chance to be Mama's assistant chef. And of all the delicious Filipino dishes that dance through Cora's head, she and Mama decide to make pancit, her favorite noodle dish. With Mama's help, Cora does the grown-up jobs like shredding the chicken and soaking the noodles (perhaps Mama won't notice if she takes a nibble of chicken or sloshes a little water on the floor). Cora even gets to stir the noodles in the pot carefully-- while Mama supervises. When dinner is finally served, her siblings find out that Cora did all their grown-up tasks, and Cora waits anxiously to see what everyone thinks of her cooking. Dorina Lazo Gilmore's text delightfully captures the warmth between mother and daughter as they share a piece of their Filipino heritage. With bright and charming illustrations by Kristi Valiant, Cora's family comes alive as Cora herself becomes the family's newest little chef.


    Product Description The Trouble with Mom by Babette Cole

    Mom, the lovable witch, does not seem to be able to get along with the other mothers due to her odd ways, such as driving her kids to school on her broom and wearing snakes in her hat, but in the end, she may be accepted when her special gifts come in handy. Reprint. SLJ. PW. "


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