Totally engrossing.Mesmerizing illustrations.Fascinating CharactersBeguiling story themes.I think that the primary grade teacher in me will always love a picture book. I loved the times when I brought my second graders back to class from lunch and recess and they put themselves on our rug and waited for me. It was the sound of my voice … Continue reading Lost And Found…A Review…

There are days when I wake up and don't realize that I am an orphan.  I think of my mom and my dad...and even now...almost two years later...I reach for the phone.  I talked to them almost every day of my life.  I am used to talking to them.  They talked to my cat...my mom … Continue reading Today Is An Achey Breaky Heart Kind Of Day…

I am delighted to be able to tell you about the newest book by Geraldine Brooks.Here is a teeny teaser and Product Description from Amazon.A richly imagined new novel from the author of the New York Times bestseller, People of the Book...Once again, Geraldine Brooks takes a remarkable shard of history and brings it to vivid life. In 1665, … Continue reading Waiting For Geraldine Brooks New Book…And Giving It Away Times Two!!!