Reblogged from Mungai and the Goa Constrictor: Deforestation is at the worst it has ever been. More species than ever are disappearing from the planet and the animals are crying out for our help. 50% of all sale proceeds of Mungai and the Goa Constrictor, from 13th December until 13th January, will be donated to … Continue reading
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Reblogged from Mungai and the Goa Constrictor:[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBSGEl-yB7A&w=545&h=337] "To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival" Wendell Berry Called a wolf and looking remarkably like a long-legged fox only adds to the mystique of this unique canid. Invariably described as a 'fox on stilts', the … Continue reading
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Reblogged from Mungai and the Goa Constrictor: "Only if we understand can we care. Only if we care will we help. Only if we help shall they be saved" Jane Goodall There cannot be many who do not know what a chimpanzee is. It is probably one of the few wild animals most of us … Continue reading
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Reblogged from Mungai and the Goa Constrictor:[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erkDocS8DBY&w=545&h=337] "For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love." Pythagoras With their soft eyes, astonishingly beautiful coats and those magnificent horns, these highly sociable forest antelopes are a stunning vision. … Continue reading
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Reblogged from Mungai and the Goa Constrictor: "The earth we abuse and the living things we kill will, in the end, take their revenge; for in exploiting their presence we are diminishing our future" Marya Mannes Native to the Himalayan foothills, and arguably one of the most heart-melting little bears on the planet, the red … Continue reading
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Reblogged from Mungai and the Goa Constrictor: Welcome to more of my children’s book reviews. I hope you enjoy my choice of books and the reviews of them. Please don’t forget to scroll down the page and read all of them! Children's Book of the Week - Sir Stan the Bogeyman by Stacie Morrell Available as … Continue reading
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Reblogged from Mungai and the Goa Constrictor:[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0nF2CWroqU&w=545&h=337] “The joy of killing! The joy of seeing killing done! - These are traits of the human race at large” Mark Twain The IUCN has produced an updated Red List of Threatened Species for 2013. And on it, this rare and beautiful creature has been moved up a … Continue reading
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Reblogged from Mungai and the Goa Constrictor: "I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority" E.B. White The largest of all African eagles, this magnificent raptor, the martial eagle, is losing … Continue reading
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This week’s children’s book reviews are up over on my website. Please drop by and see them. As ever, I hope you enjoy my varied choice of books and the reviews of them, and, of course, my choice for Book of the Week. Don’t forget to scroll down the page at Mungai and the Goa Constrictor where … Continue reading
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Children’s Book of the Week and Other Book Reviews This week’s children’s book reviews are up over on my website. Please drop by and see them. As ever, I hope you enjoy my varied choice of books and the reviews of them, and, of course, my choice for Book of the Week. Don’t forget to … Continue reading
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I am very happy to introduce once more, the delightful Tara Fox Hall, with her thoughts on the possible pitfalls of writing a series. Welcome back Tara and lots of luck with your new book – Taken in the Night. We authors usually began writing because we love stories. What can compare to losing yourself … Continue reading
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This week’s children’s book reviews are up over on my website. Please drop by and see them. As ever, I hope you enjoy my choice of books and the reviews of them, and, of course, my choice for Book of the Week. Don’t forget to scroll down the page at Mungai and the Goa Constrictor … Continue reading
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Action, adventure, humour,deceit, friendship and environmental awareness – all in one! Whilst the other apes were trying to swing after him at the same speed, Gerald had an unfortunate accident. He collided with a rather large, and not very friendly beast that, like Mungai, was of dubious origin. The beast had been asleep in the … Continue reading
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This week’s children’s book reviews are up over on my website. Please drop by and see them. As ever, I hope you enjoy my choice of books and the reviews of them, and, of course, my choice for Book of the Week. Don’t forget to scroll down the page at Mungai and the Goa Constrictor … Continue reading
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Reblogged from Carte Blanche by Amelia Curzon: I lost my dear brother to cancer a few months ago. He had been living in New York with his partner of 7 years, and while oceans apart we have supported each other in our grief. Recently she shared a poem she wrote in her bereavement group and … Continue reading
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This week’s children’s book reviews are up over on my blog. Please drop by and see them. As ever, I hope you enjoy my choice of books and the reviews of them, and, of course, my choice for Book of the Week. Don’t forget to scroll down the page at Mungai and the Goa Constrictor … Continue reading
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Children’s Book of the Week and Other Book Reviews This week’s children’s book reviews are up over on my blog. Please drop by and see them. As ever, I hope you enjoy my choice of books and the reviews of them, and, of course, my choice for Book of the Week. Don’t forget to scroll … Continue reading
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This week’s children’s book reviews are up over on my blog. Please drop by and see them. I hope you enjoy my choice of books and the reviews of them, and, of course, my choice for Book of the Week. Don’t forget to scroll down the page at Mungai and the Goa Constrictor where you can read … Continue reading
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Welcome to another week of children’s book reviews. I hope you enjoy my choice of books and the reviews of them, and, of course, my choice for Book of the Week. Don’t forget to scroll down the page at http://mungaiandthegoaconstrictor.me/ where you can read the full reviews of all the books. Children’s Book of the Week: A … Continue reading
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I have just received the most spectacular in-depth review for Mungai and the Goa Constrictor. My heartfelt thanks to the very erudite Jane Whiteoak for taking so much time to write this review. I hope many of you will find the time and the irrepressible urge read it. Select a place..any where in the world … Continue reading
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Welcome to this week’s children’s book reviews. I hope you enjoy my choice of books and the reviews of them. Don’t forget to scroll down the page at Mungai and the Goa Constrictor where you can read the full reviews of all the books. Children’s Book of the Week: Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel … Continue reading
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This week’s reviews cover books ranging from ages 2 to 12 years plus, most of which can also be enjoyed by adults. There is a wonderful fantasy adventure, a sweet (belated – but my fault) Christmas tale, a comical look at life from a dog’s point of view and a short rhyming picture book for … Continue reading
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Please feel free to download – You won’t be disappointed and I will be really, really grateful – so thank you! “With great dastardly characters and lovable up risers, and set amongst the glorious, if disappearing backdrop of an undisclosed jungle, Mungai and the Goa Constrictor is a cautionary tale and a must read book … Continue reading
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Hi everyone, having decided to change the format of C.B.W., I am pleased to say that the highlighted Children’s Book of the Week is still featured, but there are now also three other children’s book reviews for you to read, so please don’t forget to scroll down the page at Mungai and the Goa Constrictor where you … Continue reading
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Being able to enjoy and share stories with all members of a family, regardless of age is such a great way to find things in common. Thanks for yet another great post
I wholeheartedly agree, Catalina. Thanks for dropping by