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Thursday, December 29, 2016 6:21:57 PM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Books of December - Gifts:
Karen said, "I have several siblings (several- more than three, less than a dozen). For years, I gave every sibling a Christmas present. Then, I gave every sibling and his or her significant other a Christmas present. THEN, I gave every..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:25:42 PM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled The Anthropology of Gifts - Part One:
Karen said, "The Anthropology of Gifts - Part OneLook what I got in the mail right before Christmas! -a beautiful slip-covered copy of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass with the original illustrations by Sir John Tenniel. (The..." more
Saturday, December 24, 2016 1:23:40 PM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled In Bleak Midwinter:
Karen said, "Susan Cooper's The Dark Is Rising was the first novel I ever read that celebrated the darkest days of the year. Cooper's story combined Celtic mythology, Arthurian legend and Christianity in a heart thumping fantasy.It makes sense to me that..." more
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 8:50:39 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Fairytales - Books of December:
Karen said, " Snow White by Matt Phelan is a breathtaking version of the Grimm tale of treachery and vanity.Set in New York City during the Great Depression, Phelan removes almost all of the magic and keeps the evil and the charm.Samantha (Snow) White's..." more
Sunday, December 18, 2016 8:58:43 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Books of December - Kindness (Candlewick - Publisher Spotlight):
Karen said, "Today in my inbox, Candlewick sent me a little post on Bob Graham's books that promote kindness. Kindness is in short demand these days, even now, during the holiday season.Candlewick Press concentrates on books for young..." more
Saturday, December 17, 2016 9:02:01 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Amy Krouse Rosenthal - Gift Rap:
Karen said, "AKR is a true picture book talent. And her memoir has just been put on MY wish list!"
Thursday, December 15, 2016 8:59:41 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Best Books Lists - Books of December:
Karen said, "'Tis the season of Best Books Lists, fa lalalala la la la la!We'll start with Shelf Awareness for Readers. Shelf Awareness is one of my best web friends. I get advance notices on the Pro newsletters, and the Readers newsletter let's me..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 7:35:34 PM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Another Wednesday, another website:
Karen said, "Short and sweet. Bookworm 4 kids 9(ww.bookworm4kids.com )offers reviews of books for littles, middles and almost grown kids. Check it out. Nuff said."
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 6:19:30 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Thank you Brain Pickings:
Karen said, "I bow to the superior reviewing of the writers at Brain Pickings.These articles are more complete than any review I have read this year. Enjoy.The Best Children's Books of 2016 - from Brain Pickings"
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:17:24 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Books of December - Look What's New!:
Karen said, "Kwame Alexander has penned a book with two other poets, Chris Colderley and Marjorie Wentworth, titled Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets. The three write poems in the style of - and to honor - their favorite poets. The book is so..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:16:02 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Twofer - Cricket Media Gifting, Fuse #8 Production:
Karen said, " Cricket Media is my all time favorite producer of magazines for young people. Betsy Bird over at Fuse #8 Production featured the following press release at the beginning of the month.THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, GIVE THE GIFT OF READING WITH..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:16:01 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Books of December - Advent:
Karen said, "Advent means "waiting" or "something good is coming". This is why history professors are always talking about the advent of automation, the advent of industrialism, even the advent of the Stone Age. Mostly, though Advent is about dancing..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:13:39 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Cookies!! - Books of December:
Karen said, "I wanted to feature books on gingerbread. The multitude of gingerbread man, baby, girl, woman, twins, doll, bear, dog, computer mouse (joke) books out there have raised my blood sugar to dangerous levels.Cookies are less sweet but there are..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:13:35 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Books of December - Nighttime:
Karen said, "It's dark by 5 pm. The longest night of the year is only two weeks away. Here are some great books about nightime.Owl Moon by Jane Yolen won the Caldecott award for the illustrations by John Schoenherr. This is a quiet look at a..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:11:25 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Wednesday Website:
Karen said, "If you have kids and you want them to grow into super readers, visit Brightly. This website has more lists about more interests and age groups, arranged in the most appealing way, than any other kids' book website I've run across so..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:11:25 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Books of December - Poetry:
Karen said, "Joyce Sidman is one of my all-time favorite poets. Her books concentrate on the natural world and evoke beautiful images. Coupled with excellent illustrations, these poems are great for sharing with young readers, or for paging through..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:10:11 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Books of December - the Feast of St. Nick:
Karen said, "And I forgot to put out my wooden shoes last night!!! So, this morning, I got my Hub to pay for breakfast. Hmmm, I have never seen St. Nick and my Hub together at the same time. Is it possible?... Nah!In honor of good old St. Nick,..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:10:09 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Books of December - Some Favorites!:
Karen said, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. Cold, frosty winter stretches through Narnia, as the White Queen reigns. But when the Pevensie children step through the wardrobe into the frozen land, they bring hope and call forth..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:10:09 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Author Adoration - Matt Phelan:
Karen said, "Squeeeee! I think that's what fangirls say. I don't really qualify as a fangirl. Fanwomen tend to grin broadly and talk too fast.I MET MATT PHELAN ON SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Here's proof. That's me. That's Matt. ..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:07:33 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Books of December - Penguins:
Karen said, "Okay, okay. Penguins are not very holiday-ish. They don't even live on the right tip of the world. Most penguins live in a wintery climate. So, penguins, it is.Little Penguins by Cynthia Rylant. Full disclosure; I..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:05:31 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Books of December - Snow:
Karen said, "No snow in our forecast! The six snowflakes that fell on the last day of October do not count.Up here in the Northern hemisphere, we expect snow for the holidays. I remember some very, very, white and deep Christmases. But that was..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:05:30 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Yesterday:
Karen said, "Here's what I did yesterday.1. Got up super early and took my Mom to the eye doctor for laser surgery.2. Finished reading Lockwood and Co. #5, The Creeping Shadow, by Jonathan Stroud.★★★★3. Read/skimmed A Song to Take the World..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:05:29 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Books of December - Patricia Polacco:
Karen said, "The vibrant colors of Patricia Polacco's artwork brighten the winter months. Her family background, Eastern European and Jewish on one side, Irish and Christian on the other side, give her two rich cultures to explore.The Trees of the..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:04:02 AM
Karen Maurer wrote a blog post titled Books of December - The Nutcracker:
Karen said, "Cozy Classics - those board books that attempt to encapsulate great literature in needle-felted illustrations - have produced their own cozy little version of the Nutcracker!!Is this not the cutest thing???!!! Lisbeth Zwerger's artwork spins a world..." more
Thursday, May 25, 2017 5:12:21 PM
Karen Maurer commented on Karen Maurer's Profile:
Karen said, "So, once again, I drop by. I will try to get here more often in the future. Check out my blog to see what I'm up to. I am reading more than I am reviewing. https://booksnstories.blogspot.com/2017/05/who-knew-5-things-i-learned-from-books.html"