There is a reason that this short book is an award-winning bestseller! The Kissing Hand is for anyone, young or old, facing a new challenge, from the first day of school to leaving for college, and needs love and encouragement. The story opens with a young raccoon, Chester, fearful of his first evening at school. With…
Kids Book Review: On The First Day of Kindergarten, by Trish Rabe and Laura Hughes
Anyone who reads my book reviews can probably tell that I am a parent sending my son off to school for the first time this fall. Many of the new books that we have are themed for Kindergarten. However, I think I need them to settle my anxiety about it more than he does. On…
Book review:5-B Poppy Lane by Debbie Macomber
5-B Poppy Lane is the second story in A Merry Little Christmas by Debbie Macomber. The story begins with Ruth Shelton, a University of Washington graduate student with anti-war views, rushing home to collect her mail in hopes that there is something from Sergeant Paul Gordon, USMC. Despite her anti-war views, Ruth still feels that…
Book Review: 1225 Christmas Tree Lane, by Debbie Macomber
1225 Christmas Tree Lane is the first story of two in the book titled A Merry Little Christmas by Debbie Macomber. It is a heart-warming story showcasing the importance of family, a close community, and that old flames can be rekindled no matter how long they’ve been snuffed out. Sometimes, nothing can stand in the…
Flower of the Day: Hibiscus
Nothing says summer in the garden like a huge Hibiscus flower! https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/59080076/posts/31023
Kids Book Review – Go To School, Little Monster, by Helen Ketteman and Bonnie Leick
Go To School, Little Monster by Helen Ketteman and illustrated by Bonnie Leick is bright and clever book following a little monster as he embarks on his first day of school. It is a second book for the pair, following Go To Bed, Little Monster, and continues the whimsical and not-so-scary monster theme that makes Little…
Book Review: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
From the author of Coraline comes another unique story, The Graveyard Book. Neil Gaiman’s story about the boy who grew up in a graveyard is addictive and charming. I found that I could not put it down,.and now that I have finished it, I want more! The book opens with “the man Jack” murdering a family…
School shootings are bigger than politics
Today marks another devastating day in America’s history with school shootings. As it stands presently, 10 families are grieving the loss of a loved one simply because they got up and went to school or work this morning; many more are praying for a loved one’s full recovery from senseless gunshot injuries. Aside from the…
