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Thursday, December 29, 2016 8:31:22 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Koko's Kitten:
Becky said, "Koko's Kitten. Francine Patterson. Photographs by Ronald H. Cohn. 1985. 32 pages. [Source: Library]First sentence: Koko's full name is Hanabi-Ko, which is Japanese for Fireworks Child.Premise/plot: Koko's Kitten is a nonfiction picture book for..." more
Thursday, December 29, 2016 7:13:19 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled This Is My Dollhouse:
Becky said, "This is My Dollhouse. Giselle Potter. 2016. 40 pages. [Source: Library]First sentence: This is my dollhouse. It used to be just a cardboard box. But then I painted bricks on the outside and divided the inside into rooms and made wallpaper with my..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:28:19 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled The World of Little House:
Becky said, "The World of Little House. Carolyn Strom Collins and Christina Wyss Eriksson. 1996. 160 pages. [Source: Library]First sentence: We know Laura Ingalls Wilder best through her nine Little House books, which tell the story of her life as a pioneer..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:28:17 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Louise and Andie: The Art of Friendship:
Becky said, "Louise and Andie. The Art of Friendship. Kelly Light. 2016. 40 pages. [Source: Library]First sentence: Art, this is the BEST day ever! I'm so excited to meet our new neighbor. I hope she loves art too.Premise/plot: Louise and Art are back in a..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:25:43 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Echo Echo:
Becky said, "Echo Echo: Reverso Poems About Greek Myths. Marilyn Singer. Illustrated by Josee Masse. 2016. 32 pages. [Source: Library]First sentence: Ancient Greece: an age of marvelous myths, gone, but not forgotten. Heroes that rise and fall.Premise/plot: This..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:25:41 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Board book: I'm Wild About You:
Becky said, "I'm Wild About You. Sandra Magsamen. 2016. Scholastic. 10 pages. [Source: Review copy] First sentence: I love the way you monkey around. I love the way you stomp up..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:25:36 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Board book: Itsy-Bitsy I Love You!:
Becky said, "Itsy-Bitsy I Love You! Sandra Magsamen. 2016. Scholastic. 10 pages. [Source: review copy] First sentence: My itsy-bitsy spider climbed up to snuggle me. Down came my..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:23:57 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Identifying Barbie Dolls:
Becky said, "Identifying Barbie Dolls. Janine Fennick. 1998. 80 pages. [Source: Bought]First sentence: Collecting Barbie dolls is one of the most popular hobbies today. Premise/plot: Janine Fennick's book is a nonfiction guide for adults (primarily) about..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:23:57 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Tom Sawyer Abroad:
Becky said, "Tom Sawyer Abroad. Mark Twain. 1894. 108 pages.First sentence: DO you reckon Tom Sawyer was satisfied after all them adventures? I mean the adventures we had down the river, and the time we set the darky Jim free and Tom got shot in the leg. No, he..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:23:40 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Slaves of Obsession:
Becky said, "Slaves of Obsession. Anne Perry. 2000. 368 pages. [Source: Library]First sentence: "We are invited to dine with Mr. and Mrs. Alberton," Hester said in reply to Monk's questioning gaze across the breakfast table.Premise/plot: William and Hester Monk..." more
Sunday, December 25, 2016 10:21:25 AM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Countdown to Christmas, day 25:
Becky said, "So Kailana (The Written Word) and I are teaming up again...this time to celebrate CHRISTMAS. 25 days of answering questions! You are definitely welcome to join in on the fun! What I love most about Christmas...Christmas greetings!Merry Christmas..." more
Sunday, December 25, 2016 9:01:25 AM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Peppa Pig and the Day at Snowy Mountain:
Becky said, "Peppa Pig and the Day at Snowy Mountain. 2014. Candlewick. 32 pages. [Source: Review copy]First sentence: Peppa and George wake up one day and look out the window. IT'S SNOWING! Hurrah! They can't wait to go outside.Premise/plot: Peppa Pig and her..." more
Saturday, December 24, 2016 11:45:25 AM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled The Sun Is Also A Star:
Becky said, "The Sun Is Also a Star. Nicola Yoon. 2016. 348 pages. [Source: Library] First sentence: Carl Sagan said that if you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe. Premise/plot:..." more
Saturday, December 24, 2016 9:07:14 AM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes:
Becky said, "Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes. Jennifer L. Holm. Illustrated by Matthew Holm. 2016. Random House. 32 pages. [Source: Review copy]First sentence: It was Christmas Eve. And Babymouse was putting out cookies for Santa. Babymouse! Mmf. I..." more
Saturday, December 24, 2016 6:31:14 AM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Countdown to Christmas, day 24:
Becky said, "So Kailana (The Written Word) and I are teaming up again...this time to celebrate CHRISTMAS. 25 days of answering questions! You are definitely welcome to join in on the fun!A Christmas I'll never forget...There are two or three Christmases that..." more
Saturday, December 24, 2016 6:31:14 AM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled The Princess in Black:
Becky said, "The Princess in Black. Shannon Hale. Illustrated by LeUyen Pham. 2016. Candlewick. 96 pages. [Source: Review copy]First sentence: It was dawn. The Princess in Black had battled monsters all night. And so Princess Magnolia was tired.Premise/plot:..." more
Friday, December 23, 2016 5:09:13 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled I Am Jane Goodall:
Becky said, "I Am Jane Goodall. Brad Meltzer. 2016. 40 pages. [Source: Library]First sentence: I am Jane Goodall. On my first birthday, my father bought me a cuddly toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. Premise/plot: I Am Jane Goodall is a picture book biography of Jane..." more
Friday, December 23, 2016 5:09:13 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Six Dots:
Becky said, "Six Dots. Jen Bryant. Illustrated by Boris Kulikov. 2016. Random House. 40 pages. [Source: Review copy]First sentence: On the day I was born, Papa announced me to the village: "Here is my son Loo-Wee!" Premise/plot: Six Dots is a picture book..." more
Friday, December 23, 2016 10:33:29 AM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Countdown to Christmas, day 23:
Becky said, "So Kailana (The Written Word) and I are teaming up again...this time to celebrate CHRISTMAS. 25 days of answering questions! You are definitely welcome to join in on the fun!Day after Christmas traditions...Honestly. Does staying at home count as..." more
Friday, December 23, 2016 9:13:09 AM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled The Lost Gift:
Becky said, "The Lost Gift. Kallie George. Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin. 2016. Random House. 40 pages. [Source: Review copy]First sentence: One windy Christmas Eve, four little animals huddled on top of Merry Woods Hill. They were so excited, they barely..." more
Thursday, December 22, 2016 9:29:01 AM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Walk This World At Christmastime:
Becky said, "Walk This World At Christmastime. Illustrated by Debbie Powell. 2016. Candlewick. 24 pages. [Source: Review copy]First sentence: Walk this world at Christmastime. Let's take a stroll around the world, to all four corners of the globe. Peek through..." more
Thursday, December 22, 2016 9:29:01 AM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Will's Words:
Becky said, "Will's Words: How William Shakespeare Changed The Way You Talk. Jane Sutcliffe. Illustrated by John Shelley. 2016. Charlesbridge. 40 pages. [Source: Library] First sentence: Dear Reader: We have to talk...." more
Thursday, December 22, 2016 9:29:01 AM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Lucky Lazlo:
Becky said, "Lucky Lazlo. Steve Light. 2016. Candlewick. 32 pages. [Source: Review copy]First sentence: Lazlo was in love. He bought a rose from the flower-seller. The last red one--how lucky!Premise/plot: Lucky Lazlo follows the adventures--or misadventures--of..." more
Thursday, December 22, 2016 8:09:03 AM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Countdown to Christmas, day 22:
Becky said, "So Kailana (The Written Word) and I are teaming up again...this time to celebrate CHRISTMAS. 25 days of answering questions! You are definitely welcome to join in on the fun! Christmas traditions...family time--eating together, opening presents,..." more
Thursday, December 29, 2016 8:31:23 PM
Becky Laney wrote a blog post titled Borden Murders:
Becky said, "Borden Murders. Sarah Miller. 2016. 304 pages. [Source: Library] First sentence: It happened every spring in Fall River, Massachusetts.Premise/plot: Sarah Miller's newest book is a middle grade nonfiction book about Lizzie Borden and the 'trial of..." more