About Laurie
I am an avid reader with a lifetime love of children's books. Now, as my own children are becoming voracious readers, I have an excuse for all the children's books that I own and read.
My family lives a quiet life on Orcas Island, off the coast of Washington, where we enjoy the peace and nature of the Pacific Northwest.
I have recently started reviewing children's literature on examiner.com... More
Laurie's Blog: Seattle Children's Literature Examiner - Recent Posts
| 10/26/2009 | Child of Faerie, Child of Earth: An old-world look at Halloween Child of Faerie, Child of Earth is a beautiful book in so many ways. The gorgeous illustrations by Jane Dyer almost make you smell the crisp, smokey smell of fall in the air.The text, by Jane Yolan, in its rhythmic verse, is remeneisant of poetry... Read the rest of this post |
| 10/26/2009 | Child of Faerie, Child of Earth: An old-world look at Halloween Child of Faerie, Child of Earth is a beautiful book in so many ways. The gorgeous illustrations by Jane Dyer almost make you smell the crisp, smokey smell of fall in the air.The text, by Jane Yolan, in its rhythmic verse, is remeneisant of poetry... Read the rest of this post |
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| Books Recently Added to Laurie's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |||
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Books 1 - 2 from Laurie's bookshelf Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||||
| 1. Deeper (Tunnels, Book 2) (Hardcover) Author: Brian Williams, Roderick Gordon Publisher: The Chicken House |
Ages 9-12 |
4/10/2009 Add | |||
| Laurie said: I read Tunnels and found it very compelling. I was anxious for the sequel. However, upon reading it, I found that this installment is so sinister and violent that it has over shoot its audience. Th...more tags: I read | |||||
| 487 Reviews | |||||
| 2. Velveteen Rabbit (Paperback) Author: Margery Williams Illustrator: Monique Felix Publisher: Creative Paperbacks |
Baby to Pre-K |
3/28/2009 Add | |||
| Laurie said: I love this version. I find the soft illustrations add a lovely dreamy quality to the story. We own three versions and this is our favorite. tags: I recommend | |||||
| 1,204 Reviews | |||||
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Hello, Laurie.
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