Piglet and Papa
by Margaret Wild. No one loves Piglet as much as his Papa. Even if Piglet does bite his Papa's tail!
Tickle the Duck
by Ethan Long. He doesn't want to be tickled, except that he does. Hoo haw hee hee.
Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct
by Mo Willems. (*****)
Were You Raised by Wolves?: Clues to the Mysteries of Adulthood
by Christie Mellor. A great graduation gift. In fact, I got one for my brother. (****)
An Act of Vengeance
by Erik Larson. My cousin wrote this novel, a tale of suspense and revenge. The style is reminiscient of turn-of-the-century detective novels: detailed, mysterious, straight forward prose. (****)
Eat, Pray, Love
by Elizabeth Gilbert. While Ms. Gilbert's worldview is quite different from my own, I find her writing to be lovely and her personal adventure to be inspiring. (****)
Small Surrenders: A Lenten Journey
by Emilie Griffin. A wonderful and inspiring addition to the Lent season. (*****)
A Thousand Splendid Suns
by Khaled Hosseini. The most emotionally moving book I have read in years. I cried the last 100 pages, and for days afterwards. Incredible. Hosseini captures motherhood, the bond between women, and the struggle of Afghanistan in a powerful way. Please read this book. (*****)
Five Quarters of the Orange
by Joanne Harris. A mysterious read about a dysfunctional family, set in France during WW2. Full of lovely food references. (****)
Morality for Beautiful Girls (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 3)
by Alexander McCall Smith. Another entertaining read, albeit with a somewhat abrupt ending. (****)
28: Stories of AIDS in Africa
by Stephanie Nolen. Twenty-million people in Africa are infected with AIDS, and this thoroughly researched book is a powerful read on a cruel epidemic. (*****)
Keri Wyatt Kent: Breathe: Creating Space for God in a Hectic Life
Good reminders. Provided excellent perspective. (****)
The Nanny Diaries
A clever view of high society in New York, I would have fully enjoyed the book were it not for the highly unsatisfying ending. (***)
Steering the Craft
by Ursula K. Le Guin. Wonderful writing prompts and literary snippets.
Teaching Writing in Middle and Secondary Schools
by Margot Iris Soven. Theory, Research and Practice well worth reading if you teach writing.
In the Middle
by Nancie Atwell. Greatly influenced how I taught writing when I was in the secondary classroom. Even though some aren't keen on the workshop method, this book still has some great ideas.
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New banner up.
Also? I've also decided that I will never ever ever become a professional children's photographer. Tulip photographer? Perhaps. Tree photographer? Quite likely. Thumb tack photographer? Absolutely. Children's photographer?
I'd rather be a lion tamer. Less drama, way less sulking. Bless those people who photograph kids for a living. They earn every penny of it.
Story of our tulip adventures forthcoming.
*****
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The American Plague: The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, the Epidemic that Shaped Our History
by Molly Caldwell Crosby. I LOVE disease/plague/virus books. So thrilling.
I Am Invited to a Party!
Mo Willem's new Elephant and Piggie series are hilarious, clever, and great for beginning readers. (*****)
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
by Michael Pollan. Americans are "a notably unhealthy people obsessed by the idea of eating healthily."
cUUUUUte new banner!
Mission Impossible - taking adorable pics of happy, smiling (at the same time)children.
:)
Posted by: Ginger | Friday, April 18, 2008 at 09:39 PM
That is a glum little tulip. We haven't braved that one yet--I'm picturing trying to keep D. from eating dirt. Of course, with snow this morning? Maybe it's an impossible dream. Love what you did with the contrast on the tulips.
Posted by: Inkling | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 06:50 AM
sorry, but I'm gonna have to disagree with your decision. Because THAT? Cutest. picture. EVER!!!
Posted by: bananas | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 06:21 PM
I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree with your decision. Because THAT? Cutest. picture. EVER!!!
Posted by: bananas | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Now I'll just see how many identical comments I can leave. Gak! Sorry about that.
Posted by: bananas | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 06:23 PM
I love this banner! those tulips are gorgeous. and syd looks really grown up.
Posted by: kimberly | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 07:02 PM
CUTE banner! You are a great photographer!!!
Posted by: Meghan | Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Jules looks like she is humoring you.
Swooning over the ocean of tulips...are those for real? They are my favorite flower.
Posted by: gretchen from lifenut | Monday, April 21, 2008 at 06:15 AM