Carol's Notebook – Page 645

October Wrap-up

November 2, 2009November 2, 2009 by Carol8 Comments

October was a really good month, reading-wise and just all-around. I read or listened to 25 books. A couple of the reviews aren't up yet, but will be this week. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón The Lost Years of Merlin by T. A. Barron Penny and Rio: The Locked Dog House Mystery by Jennifer Swanson Charlie and Mama Kyna by Diana Rumjahn Sex, Drugs & Gefilte Fish edited by Shana Liebman Queen Vernita Visits the Blue Ice Mountains by Dawn Menge Poetry for Young People: Edgar Allan Poe edited by Brod Bagert Briar Rose by Jane Yolen The Weeping Werewolf by Bruce Coville (audibook) Ansel Adams in Color edited by Harry M. Callahan The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis Permission Slips by Sherri Shepherd Runaway Mummy by Michael Rex Flesh and Fire by Laura Anne Gilman The Guns of Avalon by Roger Zelazny The Frandidate by Jim Benton Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg Frantastic Voyage by Jim Benton ShapeShifter: The Demo Tapes Year...

RIP IV Challenge Completed

November 2, 2009January 28, 2010 by Carol7 Comments

I had committed to one, but actually read two books that fit in this challenge. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón The Witch's Grave by Shirley Damsgaard...

Mailbox Monday and Library Loot

November 2, 2009January 28, 2010 by Carol8 Comments

Thanks to Marcia at The Printed Page for hosting Mailbox Monday. I got two book in the mail this week, both of which I won in giveaways. Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman (Thanks, Stacy!) The 13 Days of Halloween by Carol Greene (Thanks, Melanie! We already read this and loved it.) I picked up a couple at the library this past week, too. Library Loot is co-hosted by Eva and Marg. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Graceling by Kristin Cashore What books found their way to your house?...

From Amber’s Sketchbook

November 1, 2009October 30, 2009 by Carol6 Comments

Today we have a painting that Amber (9) did for her book report this week. Painting is not her forte, but she was pleased with how it turned out. It's the Boxcar Children looking up a staircase. They hear a ghost singing upstairs in The Mystery of the Singing Ghost. Of course, it turns out that it's not actually a ghost. A neighbor is using a tape recorder and other tricks to try to scare the kids away. I love that Amber's teacher encourages so much creativity for their book reports. I think it makes it funner for the kids, both to do the reports and to listen/see what the other kids did. Our copy was purchased. I am an Amazon Associate....

Happy Halloween

October 31, 2009January 14, 2010 by Carol8 Comments

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Angels by Chuck Fischer

October 30, 2009January 28, 2010 by Carol35 Comments

Angels: A Pop-Up Book by Chuck Fischer Whether you consider angels to be divine messengers, spiritual guides, or the stuff of legend, you will find Angels breathtaking. It may be a pop-up book, but it is definitely not for children. The pop-ups are intricate and simply gorgeous. Angels brings to life the some of the most captivating stories of these celestial beings, from the angels of the zodiac to Biblical angels to angels in the arts and popular culture. The text, which really is secondary to the illustrations provides some fascinating information about angels, historical, religious and in the arts. Many believe that the angels who have inspired us for centuries date to Mesopotamian and Egyptian cultures, which told of winged celestials sent from above to deliver messages and fulfill heavenly commands. I almost wish that the information and pop-ups were on separate pages. It was hard for me to concentrate on the writing beside the stunning art. This would be a beautiful gift for...