Answer to Fairday's Riddle: Art, and More Art...

 

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! We'll be dipping our imaginations into a world of art. Tune in Monday to find out how the answer ties into the story. See you all around the book block. ~ F

Creation for creations sake; could be anything, give or take. Mediums galore, colors bright; working day, crafting night. Ideas pour onto page; music, silence, wind and sage. At the end, it is done; you will see a new one. Visions built by protein blocks line up like walls of rocks. Living lines are never meh. Without this, our world is eh.

What am I referring to? Answer: Art!

Jungle Jewels is the next stop on RainbowRide!

Two worlds left to create...

Blue

Violet

Colors In MIND

Fairday's Riddle: Spinning Visions~@

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme? I live for this. :) ~ F

Creation for creations sake; could be anything, give or take. Mediums galore, colors bright; working day, crafting night. Ideas pour onto page; music, silence, wind and sage. At the end, it is done; you will see a new one. Visions built by protein blocks line up like walls of rocks. Living lines are never meh. Without this, our world is eh.

What am I referring to? Stop by at the end of the week for the answer.

I gave you a clue! 

Margo's Musings: Why Would Crocs Eat Rocks?

Our family has been so excited to be able to visit our local library in person again. There is something magical about walking among all the books and seeing shiny covers beckoning you over.  The only hard part was narrowing down which books we would bring home with us this week. We've been reading a ton of great stories, but my little sister, Margo, has a favorite. The best part is, she likes to reread it together- but we don't need to reread every page, since it is a book full of facts. 

Eat Your Rocks, Croc! is written by Jess Keating and illustrated by Pete Oswald. It's a fascinating picture book filled with unique facts about animals from all over the world.  We are introduced to Dr. Sugar Glider on the opening pages, and we travel to different countries with them as they help animals solve some puzzling problems. Each page has a question for the doctor and then their explanation of the wild and weird. Did you know that crocodiles actually eat rocks? I had no idea before I read this book, but now I know why they eat them, and that they aren't the only animal that does! I love rocks, but I am glad I don't have to gobble them up to aid with my digestion.

The facts and the illustrations really work together in this book. I think the information could have been a little advanced for Margo, but the clever illustrations help make the facts easier to understand. Plus, my sister loves how bright and vibrant the pictures are throughout the book. There are lots of details and humor involved in the illustrations, which helps me to remember the information, and they make my sister laugh out loud. She can't get over a fish wearing a bib and having a fork and knife. I have to admit, the words and the pictures make the book fun and informative. The sidebars on the sides of each page add extra facts and scientific terms, which I really soaked up. 

I love learning new things and would recommend this book to people of all ages who enjoy discovering that the world around them is filled with animals that have unique capabilities and qualities. Plus, you will be able to amaze your friends and family with the cool facts you learned. I definitely plan to read more books by this author. 

Has anyone else read Eat Your Rocks, Croc? Or have you read another book written by Jess Keating or illustrated by Pete Oswald? We'd love to hear your thoughts. 

Happy Reading!
~F

Answer to Fairday's Riddle: Rock It Out!

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! This one was tricky, like a slippery rock. Tune in next week to find out how the answer ties into the story. See you all around the book block. ~ F

Like Ludo said, they're friends; piling up or digging trends. They've a face that seldom moves and lines that tell about their grooves. They like to sit very still or be tossed around by forceful will. Stoic through their stony day; they show no fear in any way.

What am I referring to? Answer: Rocks! 

Fairday's Riddle: And Roll!

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme? I adore them- of all sorts. :) ~ F

Like Ludo said, they're friends; piling up or digging trends. They've a face that seldom moves and lines that tell about their grooves. They like to sit very still or be tossed around by forceful will. Stoic through their stony day; they show no fear in any way.

What am I referring to? Stop by at the end of the week for the answer.

I gave you a clue!

Marvelous Middle Grade Monday # MMGM Book Review: Ida and the Unfinished City (The Lost Children Book 2) by Carolyn Cohagan

 

Ida is sixteen-years-old, but everyone treats her like she's a child. As frustrating as that is, she can't blame anyone because her appearance is frozen at what she looked like when she was twelve. After losing her parents, Ida is desperate to find a treatment that will allow her to age properly. She wants to grow up on the inside and the outside. She has spent years chasing the treatment, but nothing works. Finally one of her tactics lands on the Unfinished City. It is unlike anything she has ever seen before and she is shocked when she discovers that a giant wave floods the city every year and destroys everything. The people need to rebuild over and over again. She can't figure out why most of the people seem happy and are okay with losing all their possessions. Why would people want to live this way? Are the people who think differently dangerous? Ida is having a hard time figuring out who to trust, but she does have a lead on the treatment. If only she could get a straight answer out of someone. The Unfinished City may be just the place for her to finally be cured. Will Ida get the treatment and change? Is there a way for her to get back to the land she came from? Does she want to leave? You will have to get lost in this unique city and story to find out. 

I enjoyed Ida and the Unfinished City by Carolyn Cohagan. The cover appealed to me right away. Even though I hadn't read The Lost Children, it was very easy to follow along with Ida on her adventures. Nothing seemed hard to follow, so I would definitely say this book can be read as a stand alone. Ida is a tough girl with many survival skills. It was interesting to watch the way she reacted to the people she met. Like Ida, I was curious about the people who chose to build low when a giant wave was sure to wash away all of their belongings- and possibly their loved ones. It reminded me that it is always important to listen to others and hear their story so you can get a feel for their perspective. Ida had lots of decisions to make and there was plenty of tension and excitement. Now that I finished this book, I plan to go back and read the first book in the series. I recommend this book to people in fourth grade and up who enjoy a mixture of fantasy and reality. 

Has anyone else read Ida and the Unfinished City or The Lost Children? Or have you read another book by Carolyn Cohagan? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading!
~L

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Answer to Fairday's Riddle: Changing Waves~

Excellent guessing, Riddlers. We'll be riding a changing wave next week. Tune in Monday to find out how the answer ties into the story. See you all around the book block. ~ F

Curved and constant with peaks and dips; ravishing froth, silky slips. Back forth in ebbing ways; cast in motion for displays. Up, down, here and there, flowing almost everywhere. Forceful, smooth, swirling, high— describing styles in the eye.  

What am I referring to? Answer: Waves!

Fairday's Riddle: Visible Force In Motion~

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme? I love the activity of watching these. Tune in Monday to find out how the answer ties into the story. See you all around the book block! ~ F

Curved and constant with peaks and dips; ravishing froth, silky slips. Back forth in ebbing ways; cast in motion for displays. Up, down, here and there, flowing almost everywhere. Forceful, smooth, swirling, high— describing styles in the eye.  

What am I referring to? Stop by this weekend for the answer

I gave you a clue!