2015 Top Picks for Children's Picture Books

Snapshot of Lizzy reading in the park- in December!

This week we're wrapping up 2015. We've enjoyed reading all the books we've reviewed this year, and here are a few of Margo's top picks for children's picture books. Happy reading! ~ F & L

Flora's Very Windy Day by Jeanne Birdsall

Have you ever been frustrated by a brother or sister and wanted to get rid of them for a little while? If so, you will be able to relate to Flora’s annoyance with her little brother, Crispin...read more. 

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The Dinosaur Disaster by Matthew McElligott 

Starting at a new school is always exciting, but following along with a group of monstrous students on their first day at The Mad Scientist Academy is sure to be an adventure! read more.

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Miracle Mud by David A. Kelly

This is the true story of how a special mud became the standard by which professional baseballs got prepared for games. Lena Blackburne wanted to play professional baseball...read more.  

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2015 Top Picks for Middle Grade Books

This week we're wrapping up 2015. We've enjoyed reading all the books we've reviewed this year, and here are a few of our favorites. Friday, we'll share our top picks for children's picture books. Happy reading! ~ F & L

Nightbird by Alice Hoffman

Twig has lived in the same small town since she was little. She's pretty much invisible, so no one pays any attention to her. Kids know Twig won't come to their birthday parties, nor will she invite them to her house... read more. 

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A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd

Felicity Pickle sees words around people and items, so she collects and keeps track of them. She finds them all over the places, especially because Felicity, her mom, and her younger sister are travelers. They never stay in any place very long, that's just the Pickle way... read more. 
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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Ivan is a silverback, but he has lived away from his family for most of his life. He lives in what he refers to as his domain, and his domain happens to be a cage at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade... read more. 
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That's a Wrap!

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! This week we're wrapping up 2015. Stop by Wednesday to see Lizzy's top picks for middle grade, and Friday Margo will let us know her favorite children's picture books of the year. See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F

When you want to sum things up and bring them to a close. When the winter winds whip by and redden up your nose. When you've something nice to give and wish it for another. When you're arguing pointlessly with a sister or a brother. When the act is over and the song is at its end. When the box is fragile and you don't want for it to bend. When your lunch is tidy by a roll and not a slice. When the game is over and its snake eyes on the dice. When a time has come to pass, a new one will begin. Now, you've seen it all fly by; the credits will read, Fin.

What am I referring to? Answer: A Wrap!

Fairday's Riddles: Volume I 
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Somthing We Do...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme? New England chills will be reminding us to do this soon, even though there was no shortage of it this holiday season. ; ) ~ F

When you want to sum things up and bring them to a close. When the winter winds whip by and redden up your nose. When you've something nice to give and wish it for another. When you're arguing pointlessly with a sister or a brother. When the act is over and the song is at its end. When the box is fragile and you don't want for it to bend. When your lunch is tidy by a roll and not a slice. When the game is over and its snake eyes on the dice. When a time has come to pass, a new one will begin. Now, you've seen it all fly by; the credits will read, Fin.

What am I referring to? 

I gave you a clue!

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Christmas with the Morrow family and friends...

Deck the Halls, of the Begonia House...

Deck the halls with secret clues,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Tis the season to be spooky,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Now we're here and it's a puzzle,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
Who's the lady in the picture?
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

See the willow sway and tremble,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Watch it closely, and remember,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

If you follow us into the mystery,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
The Begonia House will be history, 
Fa la la la la, la la la la.




The DMS is on the case,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Brocket's set to run the race,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

 

We're so happy all together,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Heedless of the spooks and spectors,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Wishing all a magical holiday with friends and family. 

Love and Peace ♥☮★☺

We'll be back with a wrap up of 2015 next week. 

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