October Favorites
Some of my favorite books from the past month.
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I came across what might be the last interview that Maurice Sendak gave before he died. It’s pretty wonderful. It gives the reader a better idea of who he was, how he got to be that way, and what he thought about love, life, and being an artist. That being said, he also doesn’t hold back, and you DEFINITELY want to give it a
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If you are looking for a fantabulous book with hilarious characters getting into unbelievable situations, this book is for you! This is a great series to read aloud to children especially children who enjoyed Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume, books by Roald Dahl, and Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonald.
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Mo Willems speaks to the id in all of us as Pigeon asks in the title of his latest book, The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
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This is fun book to read! This book is a well written retelling of the true story of Sybil Ludington, a sixteen year old girl, who took up the charge to warn the American militia that the British troops were coming.
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If you’ve read and watched all the Harry Potters and still want more, Pottermore is a great way to re-experience Hogwarts and read additional material from J. K. Rowling!
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I just finished the book Pie by Sarah Weeks. It was fantastic. This story is full of friendship, mystery and a very important cat. If you’re looking for a “sweet” mystery this one is for you.