I've never read this blog before, so I can't recommend it in its entirety (though it may deserve to be recommended), but I loved this post which I found linked on a blog I do read.
Moms and Dads, enjoy (especially moms)!
Monday, August 27, 2007
Thursday, August 02, 2007
What Will She Do Next?
Thursday Next: First Among Sequels by Jasper Fforde
The fun never ends. I've posted about Mr. Fforde's excellent alter-reality here and here, so there's no excuse not to be ready for the newest Thursday Next novel. It should be no surprise that books are rewritten to become the books we've always known, characters are erased and time travel is never discovered. Even Mr. Fforde is at a loss for words in chapter 37.
I've already written too much. Read this book and watch out for the Danverclones!
The fun never ends. I've posted about Mr. Fforde's excellent alter-reality here and here, so there's no excuse not to be ready for the newest Thursday Next novel. It should be no surprise that books are rewritten to become the books we've always known, characters are erased and time travel is never discovered. Even Mr. Fforde is at a loss for words in chapter 37.
I've already written too much. Read this book and watch out for the Danverclones!
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Reva's Favorite Book
I Love You Through and Through by Bernadette Rossetti Shustak
Reva doesn't actually let me read very many books to hear, but she loves to play with them and page through them on her own. Unlike Caleb, she does not treat books lightly, so we've had to do many repairs since she discovered books, even on some of the board books. This book is one of the few I can read to her. It was a gift from Aunt Emily for Reva before she was even born and I've always liked it. I read this to Reva every night before she goes to bed and it's always a joyful experience. Literally. As soon as I pull it out, Reva giggles with glee, starts kicking her legs, and generally makes the happiest baby noises.
It's a very sweet, short book and so far has proved very durable despite Reva's obsession.
Reva doesn't actually let me read very many books to hear, but she loves to play with them and page through them on her own. Unlike Caleb, she does not treat books lightly, so we've had to do many repairs since she discovered books, even on some of the board books. This book is one of the few I can read to her. It was a gift from Aunt Emily for Reva before she was even born and I've always liked it. I read this to Reva every night before she goes to bed and it's always a joyful experience. Literally. As soon as I pull it out, Reva giggles with glee, starts kicking her legs, and generally makes the happiest baby noises.
It's a very sweet, short book and so far has proved very durable despite Reva's obsession.
Caleb's Current Favorites
It's been a while since we heard from Caleb, so here's a look at what he's reading now.
Cars books still figure prominently.
Winnie-the-Pooh CD storybook. This was actually a gift to Reva for Christmas, but Caleb has become obsessed. We listen to the CD during the day and for naps and nighttime. It's too bad the stories are adapted from A.A. Milne's classic. I tried to get him interested in the real book (which I have), but this is the one he wants.
Olivia by Ian Falconer, another gift for Reva that was co-opted. It's a good thing she's too little to understand just yet.
Ben Hurry: A Lesson in Patience from VeggieTales. At least we get to use the line, "Patience is a gift from God" often throughout the day.
If You're Happy and You Know It! by Jane Cabrera. We like this one because we can sing along. It also encourages all of us to come up with our own voices (and to get up and move around).
The Loudest Lion by Paul Bright.
Cars books still figure prominently.
Winnie-the-Pooh CD storybook. This was actually a gift to Reva for Christmas, but Caleb has become obsessed. We listen to the CD during the day and for naps and nighttime. It's too bad the stories are adapted from A.A. Milne's classic. I tried to get him interested in the real book (which I have), but this is the one he wants.
Olivia by Ian Falconer, another gift for Reva that was co-opted. It's a good thing she's too little to understand just yet.
Ben Hurry: A Lesson in Patience from VeggieTales. At least we get to use the line, "Patience is a gift from God" often throughout the day.
If You're Happy and You Know It! by Jane Cabrera. We like this one because we can sing along. It also encourages all of us to come up with our own voices (and to get up and move around).
The Loudest Lion by Paul Bright.
Monday, July 30, 2007
It's Over
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Yes, I'm a big fan. Josh and I argued (not seriously) about who would read the final book first. (He won, because I was in D.C., but he had to finish it before I got home).
This final book was a fitting end to the series which I highly recommend. I love reading these books and I do not worry about my children becoming obsessed with the dark arts. Of course, they're much too young for these books. We'll have to figure out how to space them, too, since Caleb will still not be able to read through the whole series when he's ready for the first one.
Anyway, I'm impressed by Ms. Rowling's creative mind and her dedication to her characters. We're looking forward to the "encyclopedia" she's tackling next so we can learn more (backstory and more) about each of them.
If you haven't allowed yourself the pleasure of reading these books, please do not fear the stink of popularity. This is a tremendous series that I predict will fare well the test of time.
Yes, I'm a big fan. Josh and I argued (not seriously) about who would read the final book first. (He won, because I was in D.C., but he had to finish it before I got home).
This final book was a fitting end to the series which I highly recommend. I love reading these books and I do not worry about my children becoming obsessed with the dark arts. Of course, they're much too young for these books. We'll have to figure out how to space them, too, since Caleb will still not be able to read through the whole series when he's ready for the first one.
Anyway, I'm impressed by Ms. Rowling's creative mind and her dedication to her characters. We're looking forward to the "encyclopedia" she's tackling next so we can learn more (backstory and more) about each of them.
If you haven't allowed yourself the pleasure of reading these books, please do not fear the stink of popularity. This is a tremendous series that I predict will fare well the test of time.
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