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Welcome to our third week of our Bookjumper Summer Reading Series! This is my way of inspiring parents who are looking for creative ways to keep their kids reading this summer!
Our summer reading program will be a combination of some really neat things. All of our protagonists are girls or women and most of our showcased authors are women as well. I will be offering up a combination of themed weeks, great novels, booklist giveaways, and blog post recaps so be sure and stop by to discover more wonderful ways have A Book-jumper Summer while Exploring Our World and Beyond!
This week I want to focus on the wonderful works of one of our favorite authors, Pam Munoz Ryan.
When my intern Hannah and I were planning what books we’d jump into this summer, her eyes popped open and shouts of glee were heard after I asked, “What about Esperanza Rising?” According to Hannah it is one of her all time favorite books which she goes to again and again. I think we can say that Esperanza Rising is a close and dear friend to Hannah.
So thanks to that confession, Esperanza Rising made our summer reading list and our lovely Hannah Rials is sharing her views on one of her favorite reads……oh and by the way, mine too!
From Hannah……
Esperanza Ortega lives a live of privilege in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Her father owns El Rancho de las Rosas where he grows rows of roses and grapes. Esperanza is treated like a princess, with beautiful gifts, loving parents, loyal servants, and wonderful friends.
When bandits kill her father, her mother and her lives are uprooted. Her evil uncles wish to take over the ranch and her eldest uncle to marry her mother, Esperanza, Ramona, and their loyal servants are forced to flee Mexico, leaving an ill Abuelita to heal with her sisters at the convent. With all their papers in order, they sneak out of Aguascalientes by cover of darkness to travel into the United States for work.
Here, Esperanza discovers the hardships of life, responsibility, and so many other experiences that her life of privilege had shielded her from.
She, along with 5 other people, live in a two room cabin with no warm water in California. They work unreasonable hours, but they must work, or there will be no food on the table. Being only thirteen, Esperance lucks out of having real work, instead being charged with watching the babies and sweeping. That is, until her mother falls ill with Valley Fever.
Five months, Esperanza prays for her mother as she heals in the hospital. In less than a year, Esperanza has lost her father, had to leave her abuelita, watched her mother grow weaker, and begin to work with the rest of the women. To her, hope does not exist. Will the valleys, as abuelita says, ever turn into mountain tops?
Esperanza Rising has a special place in my heart. As a child, I read this book several times, and at the time, I was not sure why I was so connected to this novel, with a lifestyle that I could not relate to. It doesn’t matter that I cannot empathize with the situation because I love these characters. Esperanza is alive—her temper, her kindness, her selfishness, her newly learned wisdom. All the characters are so alive, that I believe they are real. And that is what makes this story so amazing. Ms. Ryan based this story off of the life of her grandmother. To her, these are real people, and because of this truth of them, this idol to hold them up to, they are made all the more real for us. I love this book, because I am an only child, because I love my mother and my grandmother who smells like peppermint.
Ms. Ryan also offers interesting insight into the Mexican Repatriation in her Author’s note. This is one note that you don’t want to ignore.
Something To Do Book-Inspired Activities:
Rosehip Tea recipe (like Hortensia makes). Rose hips produce a mild, tangy, fruity tea. Use them solo or combined with a hint of fresh spearmint or peppermint leaves. Chilled and sweetened with stevia, the tea is a vitamin-rich, sugar-free alternative to fruit juices or Kool-Aid that is appealing to kids and adults alike. Grab the full process HERE.
Crochet a Shawl (like Abuelita). Hopeful Honey has great tips on Crochet for Beginners.
Yarn Dolls (for all of Isabel’s friends). Yarns are fun and easy to make (great project for kids!) Get the full tutorial at Little House Living.
What book-inspired fun will you do today
**Don’t Forget!!!! We have TWO wonderful book giveaways going on and ending SOON. Enter my giveaways here and here.…but don’t delay!
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Lately Lily: The Adventures of a Travelling Girl by Micah Player {guest post from Hannah Rials}
Lily is a traveling maniac! Thanks to her parents, this lucky little girl has the opportunity to travel her all over the world. Recently, Lily has been exploring the exciting city of Paris, France. She loves documenting every second of her journey in her notebook, dragging her best friend Zeborah with her everywhere, and writing to her friends about all of her exciting journeys!
Come learn how to be an excellent travel with Lily and Zeborah and keep an eye out for the traveling girl’s next adventure!
I love the unique illustrations in Lately Lily. The story is very cute and meant to inspire a love of traveling in young children. Lily exemplifies a great traveller—documents everything, sees everything, and always chooses the window seat (they’re the best!). I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Lily and Zeborah next!
Grab your copy of Lately Lily
HERE.**some of these links are affiliate links.
Something To Do
Always Make a Checklist!!
I always make a travel check list at least a week in advance (and sometimes even pack early). This way, I know that I don’t forget anything. You have the typical categories: clothing, toiletries, electronics, , entertainment, and miscellaneous for anything else you can think to throw in there. Make sure everything on your list is checked off before your departure, and safe travels!
Sights to See Around the World:
Here’s a few dream destination points: make a point to take your kids here—
- Antelope Canyon, Arizona, US
- Glowworm Caves: Waitomo, New Zealand
- Eiffel Tower: Paris, France
- London, England
- Alhambra Palace: Granada, Spain
- C.S. Lewis Memorial Mural: Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Neuschwanstein Castle: Germany
- Mozart’s birthplace: Salzburg, Austria
- Pantheon: Rome, Italy
- The Acropolis: Athens, Greece
What travel tips would you like to share?
Need to get a jump on Holiday Gift Giving? Books are always a great choice! If your family would like an interactive, activity and wonder-filled that is inspired by the class tale, check out The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
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{Guest post by Hannah Rials}
Maggie Mayfield is beyond genius.
She knows everything. She always makes perfect grades, and one day, she’s going to be president of the United States of America. She is only eleven years old, but what does that matter? Eleven is the year that changes everything. Eleven turns out to be the year where she learns that not all boys are weird, not all popular kids are mean, and her sisters aren’t jerks all the time. But eleven is also the year where she realizes that her dad is a lot sicker than her parents have led her to believe, and that her life is going to change. For better or for worse, we can’t tell.
Since she knows everything, Maggie believes that she can fix her dad, and she makes a goal of it as her New Year’s resolution. But what if some things can’t be fixed? How does a girl like Maggie deal with not being able to fix her cool dude dad?
So now Maggie has decided to write her life’s memoir, about her eleventh year, when everything changed, she got a little wiser and a lot more understanding.
The Meaning of Maggie is an inspiring coming of age story that struggles through the adolescent frustration of wanting to know everything but not necessarily being able to handle such information. Maggie’s super cool dad and hardworking mom teach their know it all daughter the value of holding onto childhood as long as you can, which is a mistake we all make—wanting to grow up too fast. Maggie Mayfield is extremely relatable; I can even remember being like her. All ten, eleven, and twelve year olds will be able to connect to her problems, her school issues, and her need to know everything without realizing the consequences.
- The Key to writing a good memoir like Maggie
-Be sure to remember all the good stuff
-Take a nice, sturdy journal with you everywhere to compile notes
-Don’t worry yourself with the trivial facts like what you had for lunch.
-Make sure to write about something memorable, the year that changed your life.
- The perfect, Maggie-approved emergency candy stash
1. Mini snickers
2. Skittles
3. M&Ms
4. Sour Gummy Worms
5. Mini 3 Musketeers
6. Sour Patch kids
7. Whoppers
*If allowed, Oreos and/or Chips a’Hoy!
- Maggie’s favorite song: the states’ song
- Maggie’s Albert Einstein Halloween costume Necessities
-A teasing comb (to get that wild, genius hair)
-Some Halloween white hairspray
-Eye liner (for that awesome mustache)
-A Lab coat
-A bow tie (your dad is sure to have one)
Born in the hills of Louisiana and raised in the mountains of Tennessee, Hannah Rials is a eighteen year-old aspiring author and editor. She’s been writing short stories since she was a little girl, but for the past several years, she has been writing, editing, and reediting a novel of her own that she hopes to publish in the near future. Hannah has always loved reading and the world of books. With a librarian grandmother who can tell the most magical stories, how could she not fall in love with the written word. Her library collection and love for books grows every day.
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Guest Post by Hannah Rials
Every mother and grandmother have heard the poem of the old woman who swallowed the fly.
It is ridiculous of course, but how can you help but share this enjoyably silly poem with your children?
Simms Talbac’s Caldecott Honor books brings life to this crazy old woman with her crazy illustrations and entertaining side notes. Now we get to see what goes on inside the stomach of the woman who swallowed the horse, cow, dog, cat, bird, spider, and fly. Kids will love these crazy illustrations and every night will want to hear the story of the crazy old lady who swallowed the fly and went to the ends of the earth to have that fly taken care of. Don’t let this story die along with the crazy old lady!
Fun Activities to bring this crazy old lady to life:
1. Make your own Fly-eating Matryoshka (or Russian Nesting) Dolls:
What You’ll Need:
-A blank wooden set (which can be found on
Amazon or maybe at local craft stores)
-Gouche or acrylic paint
-Varnish
What to Do:
Well, instead of making the traditional Russian Nesting dolls (young women), you are going to paint the poor old lady and all the critters she swallowed.
1. First is the old lady herself, pictured here. But she can look however your imagination sees her.
2. The amount of nesting dolls you have dictates how many of the old lady’s critters you can have her swallow. But if you have enough for them all, nest is the horse
3. Then the Cow
4. The Dog
5. The Cat
6. The Bird
7. The Spider
8. And finally, the Fly that started it all.
After you paint all the critters, let the paint dry and cover them in your varnish. Once they are dry, you are free to play with your own “The Old Lady Who Swallowed the Fly” nesting dolls! Have fun!
One More Fun Activity!
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What fun “The Old Lady Who Swallowed the Fly” activities have you found?
Born in the hills of Louisiana and raised in the mountains of Tennessee, Hannah Rials is a eighteen year-old aspiring author and editor. She’s been writing short stories since she was a little girl, but for the past several years, she has been writing, editing, and reediting a novel of her own that she hopes to publish in the near future. Hannah has always loved reading and the world of books. With a librarian grandmother who can tell the most magical stories, how could she not fall in love with the written word. Her library collection and love for books grows every day.
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Guest Post by Hannah Rials
Fish Finelli is the smartest kid in town, yet he can’t seem to stop making bets with that annoying, stuck up Bryce Billings. So when Bryce taunts Fish about losing the Captain Kidd Classic boating race, Fish can’t help but accept the bet. He has a good boat; he knows his way around the water, and there is nothing more important than good sportsmanship. How can he not win? Nevertheless Fish and his friends T.J. and Roger work tirelessly with a little help to get their boat the Fireball up and running in time for the Classic.
A minor race with Bryce proves to Fish and his friends that Fish is obviously the better boater and that a bigger, more expensive boat is not always the best option. Now he just has to get that boat up on plane, beat Bryce Billings, avoid getting grounded, and win over the girl of his dreams. Think that’s possible? Follow Fish in his sea adventures and find out of Operation Fireball ends in success.
Fish Finelli is a different type of book. The writing is capturing, and the illustrations perfectly portray these fun characters’ personalities. However, this is not your run-of-the-mill fun story! E.S. Farber weaves factoids relating to Fish’s tale into the margins of the book. I mean, we can’t all be as smart as Fish Finelli, and why not take the opportunity to educate on history and boating? I actually learned some facts from Fish that even I, a girl who has no interest in boating, enjoy.
Grab your copy of Fish Finelli: Operation Fireball
HERE.**
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Something To Do Activities:
- 1. Make Your Own Summer Stand:
The Clam Brothers Mi and Si make a lot of cash from their summer clam stand, so why not take inspiration from their success? I’m sure you’ve all seen lemonade stands, book mark stands, etc., but why not come up with something different?
How about a flower stand if you’re lucky enough to have parents with a plentiful garden? Cookie, sea shell, flower stands…whatever you think is neat and you think people will buy. All you have to do is set up your stand, set your price (not too pricy), and get ready to make some cash!
2. Make a Fireball Boat: Here’s a cool tutorial from
CraftGawker.3. Hold a Boat Race:
Gather up a group of friends and make your boats. Then find a stream to race on. Set your boundaries… On your mark… Get set… Go!
Born in the hills of Louisiana and raised in the mountains of Tennessee, Hannah Rials is a seventeen year old aspiring author and editor. She’s been writing short stories since she was a little girl, but for the past several years, she has been writing, editing, and reediting a novel of her own that she hopes to publish in the near future. Hannah has always loved reading and the world of books. With a librarian grandmother who can tell the most magical stories, how could she not fall in love with the written word. Her library collection and love for books grows every day. You can connect with Hannah on her author page on
Facebook or on
her blog.
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Ever heard of the Bronte sisters? Every wonder why their novels are the way they are? Well,
Always Emily by Michaela MacColl takes an exciting look into the young lives of Charlotte and Emily Bronte.
When the last of their older sisters dies when Charlotte is ten and Emily eight, the immediate duties of eldest sibling drop onto the frail shoulders of poor Charlotte.
Fast forward ten years. Charlotte, realizing that her father will not be around forever, finds a teaching job at her old school and brings young, rambunctious Emily along to be a student. Not a good plan. Emily has a restless spirit that fights when contained indoor. She is very adamant against attending the school, but Charlotte has struggles of her own to deal with. Stuck in a position where creativity is frowned upon and propriety reigns, Charlotte has no time to secretly write her romance stories, a discouraging environment for an aspiring writer.
When Emily becomes deathly ill, she must be sent home–exactly what she wanted in the first place, just not with the method she planned. Once home, she recovers fully and enjoys her time free of her bossy, controlling older sister…for now. Charlotte, however, is soon sent home when the headmistress discovers her sacrilegious stories.
On her journey home, a raving woman stops her carriage, pleading with Charlotte to help her escape. Before Charlotte can glean any information from her, a man appears on horseback, apparently the Bronte’s neighbor, and takes the woman away.
Unfortunately, things only become stranger when she arrives home. Her brother Branwell is acting oddly, drinking heavily, and all-together avoiding his family. Their home has been broken into several times without cause, leading their father to carry a loaded pistol. Is it because their father the liberal preacher is condemning the way the mill owners are treating their workers? Or is it some other mysterious reason?
Then on one of Emily’s late night strolls, she discovers a hut not too far from her neighbor’s land. She comes to meet the young man living there–her neighbor’s nephew who ran away several years ago. Now he’s back to save his mother from his cruel uncle, but he needs the help of daring Emily and practical Charlotte.
Will they be able to save his mother? How is Branwell involved? And why is someone breaking into their home? Join Charlotte and Emily on the adventure of their lives that influence their future novels. Get your copy of
Always Emily HERE.A Note from Hannah
Let me just start off by saying this: I finished this book in ten hours. I LOVED it! This book provides insight into the lives of two celebrated authors. It is fast-paced and exciting–i literally could not put it down. Personally, I wish it would have been longer, but MacColl does an amazing job of developing Charlotte and Emily’s characters. There’s nothing more to say other than…impressive!
Born in the hills of Louisiana and raised in the mountains of Tennessee, Hannah Rials is a seventeen year old aspiring author and editor. She’s been writing short stories since she was a little girl, but for the past several years, she has been writing, editing, and re-editing a novel of her own that she hopes to publish in the near future. Visit Hannah’s blog HERE.
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Guest Post by Hannah Rials
Did you know this last April marked Shakespeare’s 450th birthday?
Every year on April 23, Stratford-upon-Avon and the world
celebrate the birth of the most famous English playwright in history — and this year’s festivities will be bigger than usual, as 2014 marks what would have been the 450th birthday of William Shakespeare.
So we thought it would be fitting to review this wonderful Shakespeare-inspired book. Enjoy
Shakespeare’s Storybook is a compilation of Shakespeare’s timeless tales retold with a bit of a twist:
The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It, Hamlet, King Lear, and
The Winter’s Tale. Patrick Ryan artfully condenses and simplifies Shakespeare’s complicated, lovable stories for young children to adore just as they will later in life. Some names are slightly changed and some bits of the story might be altered, but the stories are still as lovely as ever. With this storybook, you will be able to share your favorite tales of this timeless playwright with your children, who will soon adore them as much as you do. I mean who doesn’t love a fateful romance and a demon blowing up? The illustrations are beautiful, along with the history that precedes each story.
This will be your child’s go-to bedtime story, sure to send them to sleep with dreams of “Romeus” and “Tibbot.”
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Something To Do
1. This
website tells the history of Shakespeare and provides tons of coloring pages and activities for your child:
2. Perform the stories just like The King’s Men did in Elizabethan times. Using the wonderful book
Great Characters from Shakespeare Paper Dolls from Tom Tierney, parents can make a curtain with sheets and assign your child’s favorite character for them to play. Get your kid’s friends involved and have them perform it for parents!
4. After each story, write down what you learned from the characters and their story. Make it a family affair!
Born in the hills of Louisiana and raised in the mountains of Tennessee, Hannah Rials is a seventeen year old aspiring author and editor. She’s been writing short stories since she was a little girl, but for the past several years, she has been writing, editing, and reediting a novel of her own that she hopes to publish in the near future.
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Guest post from Hannah Rials
Lin Yi’s Lantern: A Moon Festival Tale from Barefoot Books is a heartwarming story shows the rewards of putting others first, and includes educational notes at the end about the Chinese moon festival, life in rural China, and the legend of the moon fairy.
Lin Yi has a list of groceries that he absolutely must buy in the market for the Moon Festival tonight. He can repeats his list over and over again on his fingers, just so he won’t forget. More than anything, Lin Yi wants to buy a Red Rabbit Lantern to light at the festival. He is a good haggler and knows that he will have to get good deals on the rest of his grocery list in order purchase a lantern.
Upon arriving at the market, Lin Yi is tempted with all the other treats that he could spend his mother’s money on, but he is strong and only buys what is on his list. Then he spots the lantern booth. He still has two more items on his list, but he is terribly afraid that when he returns for his lantern, they will all be gone. But that’s not his real problem. Even though he haggled very well and received great deals, he still did not have enough money for a lantern, all thanks to Uncle Hui’s peanuts. So Lin Yi biked home empty handed and very disappointed. However, the magic of the Moon Festival was working in Lin Yi’s favor. When he returned home, handing Uncle Hui his peanuts, Uncle Hui surprised him with his very own, beautiful, red rabbit lantern. Together, boy and aging man, the two walked up the mountain with the festival, peanuts crunching and the lantern glowing brightly in the dark sky.
Barefoot Books has done it again! Brenda Williams and Benjamin Lacombe have created a beautiful story about sacrifice and reward. They educate on the magic of the Chinese culture and society. Lin Yi’s sacrifice does not go unnoticed by the Moon Fairy, and he is rewarded. The illustrations are beautiful and captivating! And be sure to check out the back of the book, where step-by-step instructions are given on how to make a Chinese lantern, Uncle Hui’s version of the Moon Fairy myth, and a description of the Chinese market! Order your copy of Lin Yi’s Lantern and view other Barefoot Books
HERE.
Something To Do:
I followed the instructions in the back of the book and made my own paper lantern. Typically, butterflies, rabbits, and lobsters are drawn, but there is nothing wrong with making your lantern your own!
