Wednesday, December 28, 2011

New Releases

School's out for a little while longer, which makes this the perfect time to catch up on good reads during the rest of winter break.  Keeping your child engaged in reading, and other educational activity will prepare them for when classes are back in session. Here are a few new releases your child will enjoy!


1. The Island of Bum Bum Ba Loo by Daniel Errico
Need a bedtime boost? Let your child journey to the rhythmical island of Bum Bum Ba Loo
 where explorers will show them the land, meet the king and queen, and dance with locals until they drift off into la la land.


2. Ruthless (Pretty Little Liars #10) by Sara Shepard
The next installment in the PLL franchise, Ruthless, digs deeper into the secrets and lies that keep Emily, Aria, Spencer, and Hannah close together.  What they don't realize is that A's not far behind.  If your little girl hasn't started this series yet, now's the perfect time.


3. Witch and Wizard: The Fire by James Patterson
The third installment in Witch and Wizard series is a fantastic read your middle schooler. This fantastic journey filled with adventure, allure, strength, and determination could only have come to life through the eyes of the illusive James Patterson.


4. Big Nate and Friends by Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate's got an impressive imagination.  Your child will enjoy his raucous adventures over and over again.  You may have to take this one from them!


5. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (Fudge) by Judy Blume
While a Judy Blume novel may not seem like a new release to you, it is being re-introduced to a new generation of readers.  Tell your child how awesome and magical these books were to you, and we're sure it'll peak some interest! Then get them hooked on the other books in the series.

#WordsofWisdom

"That's what I love about Aibileen, she can take the most complicated things in life and wrap them up so small and simple, they'll fit right in your pocket."-Kathryn Sockett, The Help. 

Friday, December 9, 2011

#WordsofWisdom


Hobbes: Waddaya think Calvin? Looks like a long way down.
Calvin: Nah, piece of cake. Let’s do it. -Calvin and Hobbes