Have you read the Little House books lately? I didn’t read them until I was in my 30’s (I’m 70 now) but I became nearly addicted to them for a while. Unfortunately, I missed a few in this series and now I’m determined to fix that problem.
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Last Stop on Market Street :: Linda Book Lady’s Review :: No Spoilers
A picture book won the Newbery Medal in 2016. I always wondered why. Finally I did the reasonable thing. I purchased a copy of the book and read it. Wow! What an amazing picture book!
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Other Words For Home, by Jasmine Warga :: Linda Book Lady’s Review :: Spoiler Free
I enjoyed reading Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga. It was easily readable and is a good way to introduce a child to the realities of the war in Syria and why so many Syrians have immigrated into the United States. The main character, Jude, is the first person narrator of this novel in free verse. Jude is a relatable character who anyone should be happy to call a friend.
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Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White :: Linda Book Lady’s Review :: Spoiler Free
What a sweet book! Charlotte’s Web was originally published in 1952 when I was three months old. The following year it was named a Newbery honor book. The winner that year is rarely spoken of these days but Charlotte’s Web earned an enduring place in our hearts.
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A Visit to William Blake’s Inn, by Nancy Willard :: Linda Book Lady’s Review :: Spoiler Free
This poetic picture book is a fun ride through a very imaginary visit to William Blake’s inn where there’s a talking rabbit and a writing cat, and that “tiger, tiger burning bright” that we are all familiar with from Blake’s famous poem.
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