Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Best of 2016: Part One!

It's been a marvelous year sharing stories with you, and this week we're spotlighting our top picks for 2016! Catch the buzz on these great books...
Will's Words by Jane Sutcliffe is such a cool book. Not only is it interesting to find out how many terms William Shakespeare came up with, BUT the added bonus of locating him in every magnificent illustration is extremely entertaining. Watch out, Waldo!



Read Fairday's full review, plus catch our Author Interview with Jane Sutcliffe to find out the story behind the story.


I recommend Soldier to anyone who likes to celebrate what makes us each unique and those who understand that creating a better world starts with personal acts of kindness. 



Read Fairday's full review, plus catch our Author Interview with Kara Van Kirk Levin to find out the story behind the story.


51 comments:

  1. I love the sound of Will's Words, I've put it on my list! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. A couple of good ones that will surely let kiddos learn

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  3. I remember your post on Soldier.
    Happy 2017!

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    1. Alex- Soldier is so sweet. :) Happy 2017 to you too!

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  4. Awesome. There are two to add to the list. I really need to build back up the kids titles for my ALMOST 2 yr old. Whew! I'm so not in the zone right now.

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  5. Both of these sound good, and I hadn't heard of them. Thanks!

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    1. Natalie- Both are awesome! Enjoy. :)

      Crystal- We are glad to help with your list. :)

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  6. Both sound like a nice pick for some good reading. I'm a big Shakespeare fan. Happy New Year.

    QueendSheena
    2017 IWSG January Co-Host

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    1. Sheena-kay- If you are a big Shakespeare fan then you will love Will's Words. :) Happy New Year!

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  7. What fun remember some of 2016 memories !
    Happy new year dears :) :)

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    1. Gloria- Happy New Year! Definitely fun to look back on the memories from 2016. :)

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  8. I missed your original review of Soldier, so I was happy to find the link, and I've added it to my list.

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    1. Barbara- It is a beautiful book! :) Enjoy!

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  9. Thanks for the reminders of these books. Like I need any more stories to read. Some day I'll catch up.

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    1. Beverly- We can relate! We don't think we will ever catch up to our list. ;)

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  10. There is a couple of good ones her my grandson would like... he really loves reading xox

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    1. Launna- If he loves reading then we think he will enjoy these. :)

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  11. Both these books are new to me. I'll have to check my library for them. They look fabulous.

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    1. Dena- We hope you find them! Happy reading. :)

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  12. Oh I remember yall talking about Will's Words. It really does look like a fun one :)

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    1. Anna- We are glad you remember Will's Words. It is a treat to read. :)

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  13. Will's Words does sound excellent. I wonder whether he ever dreamed how much impact he would have...

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    1. EC- We can only imagined he would be surprised at the impact he still continues to have today. :)

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  14. we do remember these from your posts

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  15. Both of those books look very interesting and unique!

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    1. Patty- They are! We think you will love them both. :)

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  16. Both of these sound excellent! Happy 2017!

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    1. Magic Love Crow- Happy 2017! They are both excellent. :)

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  17. Will's Words sounds wonderful, Happy 2017!

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    1. Brenda- It is! Happy 2017 to you, too! :)

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  18. Will has never looked so handsome. Happy happy new year.

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    1. Joylene- It is a great read, too! Happy New Year! :)

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  19. I am one of the world's biggest Shakespear-o-philes! So that one just went on my TBR!

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    1. Lu-Ann- We can't wait to hear your thoughts. We think you will love it! :)

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  20. Happy 2017, Jess & Stephanie! I hope to catch these books soon.

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    1. Claudine- Happy 2017 to you too! We hope you get to check these two reads out soon. :)

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  21. you are doing wonderful job here .
    wishing you a very happy ,healthy and safe new year dear friend !

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    1. Baili- We wish you a happy and healthy 2017! Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  22. Both these books seem great and meaningful reads!

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  23. Great post! I'll look for these! :D

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  24. Lovely post :D I haven't seen these books before, but they look pretty awesome :) Yay for loving them. <3

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    1. Carina- They are both wonderful! Glad to introduce you to some new books. :)

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