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1. Lilly Badilly Review from Mom of 3 Girls

By: Debbie, on 8/11/2008
Blog: smartpoodlepublishing.com (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Michigan Mom, Deb Steenhagen from momstakeonthings.com reviewed our book. “I found the character of Lilly P. Badilly to be very engaging and she was definitely someone that the girls could relate to as well. They especially liked the nickname of ‘Silly Badilly’ that is given to her, and laughed every time they heard it. We looked at the maps in the front of the book first, to see where Costa Rica is in comparison to America - it really helped to have the geographical placement fixed in their minds before we got into the story.

The book easily held our attention from the beginning - and the story was both fun and educational all at once. To me, the illustrations are definitely the focal point of the book - the bright colors and details are attractive and truly bring the story to life…

This is a good book for slightly older kids (it’s recommended for ages 5 to 10 and I would agree). The story is both entertaining and educational - and the illustrations are gorgeous. Having the CD available with the narration and music is a wonderful bonus and a good way for everyone in the family to enjoy the book and music together. Both of my older girls have read it themselves many times now too and we’ve added the CD to our collection of music and stories that we listen to in the van. It’s been quite a popular request lately. ”

Deb’s got 2 websites. Go to momof3girls.net to read her award-winning Mommy blog and view many photos of her really cute kids ages 2, 5 and 7. This website offers many links to other great sites. Deb has a great list of “100 Things About Me”. I’ve learned that she majored in Geography in college, and that is a perfect background for reading Lilly. Plus she played piano when she was younger. She is 5′ 2.5 inches, and I can relate. I am 4′ 11.5″ myself. So in comparison to me, she is tall! Deb has a full-time job in addition to being a Mom and blogger and reviewer of products! Wow, Deb, how do you do it?

Momstakeonthings.com is her product review site. She offers many contests/giveaways. She writes honest, refreshing reviews about a wide variety of products that would be of great interest to parents everywhere. Before you buy something, see what Deb has to say about it.

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2. Penelope the Movie

By: Trisha, Gayle, and Jolene, on 3/7/2008
Blog: The YA YA YAs (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Fiction, Movies & TV, Christina Ricci, Fairytale Romance Movie, Marilyn Kaye, Penelope, Movies & TV, Christina Ricci, Fairytale Romance Movie, Marilyn Kaye, Penelope, Reviews, Add a tag

Based on the novel Penelope by Marilyn Kaye this urban fairytale could best be described as a reversed Beauty and the Beast chick-flick. A curse is placed on the rich aristocratic Wilhem family, after their son slights the local witches daughter. The curse entails that the next born Wilhem girl will have a face like a pig. Fast forward to present day and Penelope Wilhem (Christina Ricci) is born, the first girl heir to the Wilhem family in decades. She is told the only way to break the curse is to find “one of her own kind” to love her. In an attempt to break the curse her parents (Catherine O’Hara and Richard E. Grant) subject her to a plethora of blue-blooded suitors. However, the suitors often run for their lives after seeing Penelope’s snouted face. In an attempt to get Penelope’s picture a nosey reporter (Peter Dinklage) hires a destitute gambler (James McAvoy) to act as a pseudo suitor. Even though he never sees Penelope, the destitute gambler begins to gain a connection with her. However, when Penelope proposes marriage the destitute gambler turns her down. Broken hearted, Penelope runs away from home to the see the world and finds more than she ever expected.

This is one of those movies where you don’t have to read the book to understand it. I loved it and didn’t even read the book, but I think I will now. Christina Ricci does a great job playing an innocent doe eyed oddity, who likes herself just the way she is no matter what obstacles she faces. Thus, because her character is so endearing one forgets the snout and begins to really see how beautiful Ricci is. Also, can I just say James McAvoy is pure hotness in this movie! (BTW can’t wait to see him in Wanted with Angelina Jolie.) His blue eyes literally pierce your soul. In addition, the costuming and settings in the movie were equally beautiful, and had a lighter Tim Burton feel. (I’d compare it to Big Fish) However, I did get a little confused over the location settings. It looked like they shot some scenes in New York and others in London. This is definitely not a dude movie, but will appeal to teenage girls and women who love magical romantic fairy-tales with fabulous outfits. See the trailer below!