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Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:45:21 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled a to zzzzzz's:
jama said, "#19 in an ongoing series of posts celebrating the alphabet.Sshhhhhh! I hope you don't mind my whispering, but I finally got all the lower case letters to go to sleep. As soon as I opened this doozy (or should I say dozy) of a picture book,..." more
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:56:32 PM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled orange, please!:
jama said, "Show me your ORANGE (or other fall colors) books!Let's spread some autumn cheer around the blogosphere. Post a pic, leave me your link in the comments and I'll add it to this post so others can enjoy. Whatcha got?Oh,..." more
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:14:36 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled soup of the day: special edition!:
jama said, " "It takes a long time to grow young." ~ Pablo PicassoYes, the number on the cake is correct! Today, my dad, James, is celebrating his 95th birthday!!Some of you may remember that I interviewed him exactly..." more
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:39:44 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled november small graces:
jama said, " Okay, you're on alert. DO NOT bid on this gorgeous original painting by Grace Lin, because I want to win it!Just look at it. Can you blame me? The warm reds, that cozy fire, the girl wrapped all..." more
Friday, November 13, 2009 11:09:47 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled friday feast: savoring ching yeung russell's tofu quilt:
jama said, " Imagine a warm bowl of steamed custard so incredibly delicious, it inspires a young girl to become a writer. This is exactly what happens to Yeung Ying in Tofu Quilt, a..." more
Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:21:43 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled alphabet soup book review policy:
jama said, "Simon the Bear by Robert Paul Bolner.For Authors and Publishers:I am happy to accept ARCs and review copies, but please keep these things in mind:1. As this blog is a non-paying, voluntary labor of love, I'm only able to review a select number..." more
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:30:01 PM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled just for fun: my debut picture book cover:
jama said, "Image Source: www.flickr.com/photos/75839163@N00/2157314184. "A small utensil with tines whines over its inability to dine on soup."So, all this week, 100 Scope Notes is celebrating book covers, and folks around the blogosphere are..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:21:20 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled jared and jama dish on alan wong's pineapple room:
jama said, ""Wong has always been able to take well-loved and highly recognizable dishes and put a spin on them, and nowhere is this talent more apparent than at The Pineapple Room." ~ Jo McGarry, Midweek. ..." more
Monday, November 09, 2009 3:09:43 PM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled sara lewis holmes booksigning!:
jama said, " Had a lovely time at Sara Lewis Holmes's booksigning yesterday at Hooray for Books in Alexandria, Virginia. It was a gorgeous day -- warm and sunny, in the 60's, and lots of..." more
Saturday, November 07, 2009 1:56:08 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled friday feast: the great peanut butter smackdown:
jama said, "photo by enzo & lulu.Hey, you're just in time! Would you like an apple slice with peanut butter? It's my favorite snack. (Don't worry about peanut butter breath. We're all friends here.)Besides, there's very good reason to indulge: November..." more
Thursday, November 05, 2009 6:37:38 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled just a little reminder:
jama said, " Today, November 5th, 2009, is the last day to enter the Operation Yes Book Giveaway!Don't miss your chance to win this truly inspiring middle grade novel by Sara..." more
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 6:47:25 PM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled eating out with the obamas:
jama said, "Sampling a peach at Kroger's Supermarket in Bristol, VA (July 2009).Do I dare to eat a peach?Thanks to this man, I can proudly say, "Yes!"Exactly one year ago today, the very first African American was elected President of..." more
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:00:51 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled more a'peeling apple picture books:
jama said, ""It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple tree is connected with that of man." ~ Henry David Thoreau. Come..." more
Monday, November 02, 2009 8:45:13 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled 6 happy things on a monday:
jama said, "from kandeland's photostream.Happy November!As crisp autumn leaves dance and swirl outside, these things are making me smile:1. alphabet soup was named one of the 100 Best Book Blogs for Kids, Tweens, and Teens by Online..." more
Friday, October 30, 2009 8:02:39 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled friday feast: let's celebrate autumn!:
jama said, "My great-nephew, Logan (8), and great-niece, Marin (6).AUTUMN SONGby Katherine MansfieldNow's the time when children's nosesAll become as red as rosesAnd the colour of their facesMakes me think of orchard placesWhere the juicy apples grow,And..." more
Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:17:35 PM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled dessert first, last, and in between:
jama said, " Now here's a book that's got my name written all over it.Regular readers of this blog may have noticed my subtle tendency..." more
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 6:50:29 PM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled soup of the day: the espressologist by kristina springer!:
jama said, " photo by Zerberus.Good morning! Time to wake up and smell the coffee! I've poured a steamy cup just for..." more
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 6:50:28 PM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled fun in hawai'i:
jama said, "</div>Hello there!Here's a slideshow of some of the places we visited in Hawai'i. For me, the best parts of "going home" are hanging out with family and friends, revisiting childhood haunts, and of..." more
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 6:50:28 PM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled little green army men on the move: win a signed copy of operation yes!:
jama said, " Cornelius loves loves loves Operation Yes by Sara Lewis Holmes! He likes Bo and Gari and their way cool teacher Miss Loupe, but most of all, he loves all the little green army men!..." more
Friday, October 23, 2009 11:10:22 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled friday feast: no quibbles with q:
jama said, "#18 in on ongoing series of posts celebrating the alphabet.photo by tenebrismo.I am quite quazy about Q.Quick and quiet, quacking or quaking, Q's a letter of quintessential quality.Unlike O, who sometimes doesn't know which end is up, Q..." more
Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:15:27 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled kidlitcon 09 part two: your inner blogger, advice for blogging authors, and social media tips:
jama said, " ..." more
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:45:22 AM
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled october small graces:
jama said, " It's Small Graces time again!Don't you love the deep, intense colors of this month's painting? The year will soon be coming to a close, which means that counting this one, there are only three more..." more
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 4:50:55 PM
jama rattigan added Paint Me a Poem: Poems Inspired by Masterpieces of Art to her Bookshelf
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 4:49:21 PM
jama rattigan added Wiggens Learns His Manners at the Four Seasons Restaurant to her Bookshelf
Friday, November 20, 2009 11:29:25 AM (17 hours ago)
jama rattigan wrote a blog post titled friday feast: a taste of tuscany:
jama said, ""The passion of the Italian or the Italian-American population is endless for food and lore and everything about it. " ~ Mario Batali"Tuscany Delights" painting by Lisa Lorenz.Buon Giorno! Come sta?Are you in the mood for la..." more