Tom Hanks Biography: The Most Intriguing Movie Star Hollywood Has Ever Known: Biography Series by Chris Dicker
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This is a very short biography about Tom Hanks by author Chris Dicker. When I came across this book I couldn’t wait to read it because Tom Hanks is one of my personal favorites and I wanted to learn more about him, so I entered the giveaway at Librarything.com and won a copy.
It’s a good general biography and offers many facts about Tom Hanks that I didn’t know previously. Readers will learn about how he grew up, including some of his struggles and failures, his political status, what’s important to him, his income earned for the movies he’s acted in, and more.
This biography has many straight forward facts, but maybe too basic for some readers. Many facts are listed in a format that make it a little redundant and humdrum at times. There were also some editing issues, however, I did still like it and think it would be an ideal resource for students writing a paper or for someone just looking for some general facts about him.
This is a new to me author and I noticed there are many other biographies written by this author. I look forward to checking some of those out as well.
My rating on this one is 3-stars
This is a very short biography about Tom Hanks by author Chris Dicker. When I came across this book I couldn’t wait to read it because Tom Hanks is one of my personal favorites and I wanted to learn more about him, so I entered the giveaway at Librarything.com and won a copy.
It’s a good general biography and offers many facts about Tom Hanks that I didn’t know previously. Readers will learn about how he grew up, including some of his struggles and failures, his political status, what’s important to him, his income earned for the movies he’s acted in, and more.
This biography has many straight forward facts, but maybe too basic for some readers. Many facts are listed in a format that make it a little redundant and humdrum at times. There were also some editing issues, however, I did still like it and think it would be an ideal resource for students writing a paper or for someone just looking for some general facts about him.
This is a new to me author and I noticed there are many other biographies written by this author. I look forward to checking some of those out as well.
My rating on this one is 3-stars
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The story is about a little flower bud who is afraid to bloom because of the rumors she’s heard “on the wind” about how she might be scorched by the sun, drenched by the rain, blown by the wind, and stung by bees. She also worries if she’ll be good enough and asks herself, “Will I be beautiful like the other flowers?” As time moves on and she continues to change, everything that she worried about becomes a thing of the past and she blooms into a beautiful flower until it’s time for her to pass on her seeds for new flowers the following season.
The book’s crucial message couldn’t have come at a better time. In this day and age, our children are becoming more influenced by their peers, the media, and even family. Passing some of our own negative fears and beliefs to our children is also possible as we ourselves, at times, are dealing with our own set of stresses and negative emotions. The story reminds us that we don’t need to harbor these negative thoughts at all. By the time I got to the end of the book, I realized this has to be one of the best children’s books I’ve read with powerful messages for all ages. What were some of the messages we took away from the book? Don’t ever be afraid because of something you hear. No matter what somebody else says, don’t let it get in the way of your goals and live your life to the fullest. Most importantly, be show more yourself!
The book can be read by children entirely on their own as it's a simple read, but really strikes up good conversation and for younger children, I believe it’s best read with an adult. It’s very thought-provoking and children will begin to think about some of their own fears. I think school teachers can incorporate this into their curriculum as well. My children who are ages four, six, nine, and eleven, all enjoyed it and even my 17-year-old enjoyed discussing it with us.
We thoroughly admired the bright, colorful, and detailed illustrations. These illustrations give us a nice sense of nature which is something many of us have lost touch with as our lives have become electronic and sometimes disconnected from Earth. There’s even a section for young readers to go back throughout the book with a ‘look and find’ list of animals and children will learn about a what type of flower the frightened flower bud is.
I appreciated the addition of the authors’ notes in the back of the book where you can read about the authors’ thoughts on the book and also learn a little bit about them. I’m so pleased to have this added to my home library and believe this book should be in every school and library so that all can enjoy it, not just children, as it’s a book for all ages!
My rating for this book is 5***** show less
The story is about a little flower bud who is afraid to bloom because of the rumors she’s heard “on the wind” about how she might be scorched by the sun, drenched by the rain, blown by the wind, and stung by bees. She also worries if she’ll be good enough and asks herself, “Will I be beautiful like the other flowers?” As time moves on and she continues to change, everything that she worried about becomes a thing of the past and she blooms into a beautiful flower until it’s time for her to pass on her seeds for new flowers the following season.
The book’s crucial message couldn’t have come at a better time. In this day and age, our children are becoming more influenced by their peers, the media, and even family. Passing some of our own negative fears and beliefs to our children is also possible as we ourselves, at times, are dealing with our own set of stresses and negative emotions. The story reminds us that we don’t need to harbor these negative thoughts at all. By the time I got to the end of the book, I realized this has to be one of the best children’s books I’ve read with powerful messages for all ages. What were some of the messages we took away from the book? Don’t ever be afraid because of something you hear. No matter what somebody else says, don’t let it get in the way of your goals and live your life to the fullest. Most importantly, be show more yourself!
The book can be read by children entirely on their own as it's a simple read, but really strikes up good conversation and for younger children, I believe it’s best read with an adult. It’s very thought-provoking and children will begin to think about some of their own fears. I think school teachers can incorporate this into their curriculum as well. My children who are ages four, six, nine, and eleven, all enjoyed it and even my 17-year-old enjoyed discussing it with us.
We thoroughly admired the bright, colorful, and detailed illustrations. These illustrations give us a nice sense of nature which is something many of us have lost touch with as our lives have become electronic and sometimes disconnected from Earth. There’s even a section for young readers to go back throughout the book with a ‘look and find’ list of animals and children will learn about a what type of flower the frightened flower bud is.
I appreciated the addition of the authors’ notes in the back of the book where you can read about the authors’ thoughts on the book and also learn a little bit about them. I’m so pleased to have this added to my home library and believe this book should be in every school and library so that all can enjoy it, not just children, as it’s a book for all ages!
My rating for this book is 5***** show less
From the Heart of Africa: A Book of Wisdom is a compilation of fifteen different aphorisms/proverbs compiled by Eric Walters. Each proverb includes its origin, meaning, and a vivid gorgeous artwork.
I was pleased that some of the proverbs were familiar to me while others were new. One of my favorites is "Many hands make light work" because it's one that I discuss with my children often about teamwork and how important it is. The artwork is amazing and we enjoyed reading about the different artists in the back of the book. The note from Eric Walters along with the Foreword introduces why aphorisms are so important and why we use them. Readers will also learn about Creation of Hope, an organization founded by Eric Walters that helps orphans in Kenya. A portion of the proceeds from the purchase of this book is donated to the orphans of Creation of Hope which helps pay for their education.
This is a wonderful book to have on the shelf and It's ideal for classrooms and libraries. Both educational and thought-provoking, this is truly a perfect book for children and adults of all ages. I was fortunate to win this on a giveaway and feel so lucky to have this delightful book full of knowledge to share with my children.
5*****
I was pleased that some of the proverbs were familiar to me while others were new. One of my favorites is "Many hands make light work" because it's one that I discuss with my children often about teamwork and how important it is. The artwork is amazing and we enjoyed reading about the different artists in the back of the book. The note from Eric Walters along with the Foreword introduces why aphorisms are so important and why we use them. Readers will also learn about Creation of Hope, an organization founded by Eric Walters that helps orphans in Kenya. A portion of the proceeds from the purchase of this book is donated to the orphans of Creation of Hope which helps pay for their education.
This is a wonderful book to have on the shelf and It's ideal for classrooms and libraries. Both educational and thought-provoking, this is truly a perfect book for children and adults of all ages. I was fortunate to win this on a giveaway and feel so lucky to have this delightful book full of knowledge to share with my children.
5*****
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A cute little educational book that will teach children that even though we go to sleep at night, the world doesn't. Insects scurry about, stars shine bright, and animals are on the prowl. Children will learn about pollination, a butterfly's transformation, and even common bugs around the house like silverfish, cockroaches, and centipedes. Find out interesting tidbits about why a fly swatter has holes and how insects communicate. There are oodles of facts here and this would be a great early book for children interested in entomology. The illustrations keep it interesting and this is a simple read for elementary students!
5*****
I'd like to thank Edelweiss, the publisher, and the author for sharing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
5*****
I'd like to thank Edelweiss, the publisher, and the author for sharing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This is one of our favorite Eric Carle books. It's a Christmas book about how people celebrate Christmas. The illustrations are beautiful and it's a simple read that ends with the arrival of Santa. Children will enjoy searching for the hungry caterpillar who appears everytime you turn the page-if you'll only look!
5*****
5*****
This is a cute, short chapter book that beginner readers will love. The stories are told from a dog named Down Girl's POV which is what makes the book so funny. Down Girl and Sit stay busy chasing squirrels, protecting their masters, and watching out for Here Kitty Kitty, the neighborhood cat. We're looking forward to reading more adventures with Down Girl and Sit in the rest of the series.
4****
4****
This is such a cute children's Christmas book. It's a retelling of Twas The Night Before Christmas, but told from a cute dogs POV.
At the front of the parlor they'd set up a spruce-
A nice place to pee, though I doubt that's its use.
They laugh when they see me retrieving a stick,
Then they drag home a tree with a trunk a foot thick.
The illustrations are adorable and everyone, even adults, can enjoy the story. This is one we'll keep!
At the front of the parlor they'd set up a spruce-
A nice place to pee, though I doubt that's its use.
They laugh when they see me retrieving a stick,
Then they drag home a tree with a trunk a foot thick.
The illustrations are adorable and everyone, even adults, can enjoy the story. This is one we'll keep!
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After Dorothy’s original return from Oz, Aunt Em and Uncle Henry tell her that Oz was never real, but Dorothy finds a key from Oz and realizes that it simply isn’t true. A wicked storm returns her to Oz, but she finds that it’s nothing like it was when she left.
I read this many years ago after watching the movie featuring Fairuza Balk. The book is way better than the movie, in my opinion, because it really gets into the characters and their feelings. It covers the entire story of the movie, but also has added extras from the original screenplay that weren’t in the movie.
The writing is simple and this is a quick, easy read that’s even suitable for upper elementary readers. Although I remember the movie being a little scary, the book isn’t as bad and I wouldn’t hesitate to read it out loud to my younger kids. There are also photographs from the movie which make it even more enjoyable. Even though I would prefer Baum’s original Oz books over this one, it’s still one that I’ll keep on my shelf for the nostalgia. This gets a 3.5-star rating from me.
After Dorothy’s original return from Oz, Aunt Em and Uncle Henry tell her that Oz was never real, but Dorothy finds a key from Oz and realizes that it simply isn’t true. A wicked storm returns her to Oz, but she finds that it’s nothing like it was when she left.
I read this many years ago after watching the movie featuring Fairuza Balk. The book is way better than the movie, in my opinion, because it really gets into the characters and their feelings. It covers the entire story of the movie, but also has added extras from the original screenplay that weren’t in the movie.
The writing is simple and this is a quick, easy read that’s even suitable for upper elementary readers. Although I remember the movie being a little scary, the book isn’t as bad and I wouldn’t hesitate to read it out loud to my younger kids. There are also photographs from the movie which make it even more enjoyable. Even though I would prefer Baum’s original Oz books over this one, it’s still one that I’ll keep on my shelf for the nostalgia. This gets a 3.5-star rating from me.
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I picked this up from a library book sale years ago and read it in just a few hours. It's a book about a woman named Ruth Picardie who was diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 30's just after giving birth to her twins. She was an amazing journalist and her sister influenced her to write about her condition.
I was surprised by the format as pretty much the entire book contains personal email correspondence to and from friends and colleagues. It's also interlaced with thoughts from family and the five columns Ruth wrote about her condition.
Letter from Jenny Dee, 18 September 1997
Dearest Ruthie,
You are my best friend and I am so reluctant to let you go. I've been putting off thinking about you dying because I just don't know how my life will be without you. We have done so many hugely important and amazingly trivial things together - you are the diary that I never kept. The language of love and loss seems so inept at the moment. All I can say is that I will miss you forever, you are my best friend forever and I love you forever.
Even though Ruth was a very brave soul, the book still made me bawl my eyes out. By the time I got halfway through the book, I realized that Ruth was somebody I wish I would've known in my life. She was so courageous, positive, and kind. I couldn't imagine being in her shoes and she handled everything which such show more strength all the way up until the end. This is a book I'll always keep and my rating on it is 5*****. show less
I picked this up from a library book sale years ago and read it in just a few hours. It's a book about a woman named Ruth Picardie who was diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 30's just after giving birth to her twins. She was an amazing journalist and her sister influenced her to write about her condition.
I was surprised by the format as pretty much the entire book contains personal email correspondence to and from friends and colleagues. It's also interlaced with thoughts from family and the five columns Ruth wrote about her condition.
Letter from Jenny Dee, 18 September 1997
Dearest Ruthie,
You are my best friend and I am so reluctant to let you go. I've been putting off thinking about you dying because I just don't know how my life will be without you. We have done so many hugely important and amazingly trivial things together - you are the diary that I never kept. The language of love and loss seems so inept at the moment. All I can say is that I will miss you forever, you are my best friend forever and I love you forever.
Even though Ruth was a very brave soul, the book still made me bawl my eyes out. By the time I got halfway through the book, I realized that Ruth was somebody I wish I would've known in my life. She was so courageous, positive, and kind. I couldn't imagine being in her shoes and she handled everything which such show more strength all the way up until the end. This is a book I'll always keep and my rating on it is 5*****. show less
We read this book every year and even when it's not Halloween. Ours is a 1972 printing and a Charles Schulz favorite all about Linus and his belief in the Great Pumpkin. He gives up trick-or-treating to wait for the Great Pumpkin on Halloween night and just about the only person who believes he might be on to something is Sally.
"Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. " - Linus
Will the Great Pumpkin bring toys and visit Linus this year? Follow along to find out!
"Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. " - Linus
Will the Great Pumpkin bring toys and visit Linus this year? Follow along to find out!
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I've been working to complete my collection of "The Enchanted World Series" throughout this year and this has to be one of my favorite volumes yet. The volume titled Ghosts is packed full of ghost stories dating from the 1800's up to the 1980's. Some are hauntings and exorcisms, while others cover haunted places. Some of the stories include banshees, nightwalkers, ravens, poltergeists, ghost children, and the Ankou (skeletal monsters). A few of my favorites in this volume are "Glam's Tale" and "Song of the Sorrowing Harp", but my absolute favorite is a story about a woman and her detaching head from the English county of Lancashire titled "A Meeting on the Road Home", which is creepy and comical.
These books contain stunning works of art and they always steal the show. You can locate the artists in the back of the book and learn about where all these tales originated in the bibliography. I like the way this volume was put together as it contains multiple stories from around the world. The artwork in this volume isn't as explicit as the others, and the tales are interesting, but I probably wouldn't recommend this one to young children as some of the stories are very eerie and involve killings. 4.5 ****
I've been working to complete my collection of "The Enchanted World Series" throughout this year and this has to be one of my favorite volumes yet. The volume titled Ghosts is packed full of ghost stories dating from the 1800's up to the 1980's. Some are hauntings and exorcisms, while others cover haunted places. Some of the stories include banshees, nightwalkers, ravens, poltergeists, ghost children, and the Ankou (skeletal monsters). A few of my favorites in this volume are "Glam's Tale" and "Song of the Sorrowing Harp", but my absolute favorite is a story about a woman and her detaching head from the English county of Lancashire titled "A Meeting on the Road Home", which is creepy and comical.
These books contain stunning works of art and they always steal the show. You can locate the artists in the back of the book and learn about where all these tales originated in the bibliography. I like the way this volume was put together as it contains multiple stories from around the world. The artwork in this volume isn't as explicit as the others, and the tales are interesting, but I probably wouldn't recommend this one to young children as some of the stories are very eerie and involve killings. 4.5 ****
Octavius Grimwood's Graveyard Guide: to Vampires, Zombies, and Things You Don't Want to Meet in the Night by Rod Green
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Leave it to Rod Green to come up with the coolest children's books. We already have a few Christmas books written by him that are forever favorites. This one is for Halloween and it's titled Octavius Grimwood's Graveyard Guide. It's shaped like a coffin! So cool.
The book starts with an introduction of Octavius Grimwood, an investigator of the supernatural, spooky, and weird. Octavius Grimwood is the guide as he takes readers on an exploration retelling stories about ghosts, witches, skeletons, werewolves, vampires, mummies, and zombies. Each page contains true facts and some events as well. It even covers some fairly spooky legends and places like a few different haunted houses, Highgate Cemetery, and Borley Rectory in England to name a few.
"Borley Rectory was one of the most famous haunted houses in England. It was built near the ruins of Borley Hall, once home to the wealthy Waldegrave family. Its most famous ghost was a nun, and she was the figure I met there one chilly night in 1939. The specter told me she ran away to marry one of the Waldegrave sons. However, her fiance killed her in a violent argument. The rectory burned down shortly after my visit, and the bones of a young woman were discovered."
The book finishes with an explanation of Halloween and how it all got started. It may not seem like it, but it's actually show more quite educational. I even learned a few things myself about safety coffins and the story of "Stingy Jack." Overall, it's fun and we love the format. The illustrations are both creepy and interesting. We look forward to pulling it off the Halloween shelf every year! show less
Leave it to Rod Green to come up with the coolest children's books. We already have a few Christmas books written by him that are forever favorites. This one is for Halloween and it's titled Octavius Grimwood's Graveyard Guide. It's shaped like a coffin! So cool.
The book starts with an introduction of Octavius Grimwood, an investigator of the supernatural, spooky, and weird. Octavius Grimwood is the guide as he takes readers on an exploration retelling stories about ghosts, witches, skeletons, werewolves, vampires, mummies, and zombies. Each page contains true facts and some events as well. It even covers some fairly spooky legends and places like a few different haunted houses, Highgate Cemetery, and Borley Rectory in England to name a few.
"Borley Rectory was one of the most famous haunted houses in England. It was built near the ruins of Borley Hall, once home to the wealthy Waldegrave family. Its most famous ghost was a nun, and she was the figure I met there one chilly night in 1939. The specter told me she ran away to marry one of the Waldegrave sons. However, her fiance killed her in a violent argument. The rectory burned down shortly after my visit, and the bones of a young woman were discovered."
The book finishes with an explanation of Halloween and how it all got started. It may not seem like it, but it's actually show more quite educational. I even learned a few things myself about safety coffins and the story of "Stingy Jack." Overall, it's fun and we love the format. The illustrations are both creepy and interesting. We look forward to pulling it off the Halloween shelf every year! show less
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This book is one of our favorites to read around Halloween time. There are witch poems from multiple poets including Shakespeare, L.Frank Baum, Myra Cohn Livingston and a few anonymous.
One of our favorites is written by Myra Cohn Livingston. It’s titled “Lazy Witch."
Lazy Witch
Lazy witch
What’s wrong with you?
Get up and stir your magic brew.
Here’s candlelight to chase the gloom.
Jump up and mount your flying broom
And muster up your charms and spells
And wicked grins and piercing yells.
It’s Halloween! There’s work to do!
Lazy witch,
What’s wrong with you?
–Myra Cohn Livingston
What makes this book so atmospheric are the illustrations. They’re all black and white and remind me of Pam Smy’s illustrations in [b:Thornhill|28107168|Thornhill|Pam Smy|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1498912030s/28107168.jpg|48113811].
It sets the mood and makes this a perfect book for Halloween. There is actually one semi-nude illustration in the beginning of the book, but the book is labeled for children ages 3 and up. We enjoy all eighteen poems.
My rating on this one is 5-stars.
This book is one of our favorites to read around Halloween time. There are witch poems from multiple poets including Shakespeare, L.Frank Baum, Myra Cohn Livingston and a few anonymous.
One of our favorites is written by Myra Cohn Livingston. It’s titled “Lazy Witch."
Lazy Witch
Lazy witch
What’s wrong with you?
Get up and stir your magic brew.
Here’s candlelight to chase the gloom.
Jump up and mount your flying broom
And muster up your charms and spells
And wicked grins and piercing yells.
It’s Halloween! There’s work to do!
Lazy witch,
What’s wrong with you?
–Myra Cohn Livingston
What makes this book so atmospheric are the illustrations. They’re all black and white and remind me of Pam Smy’s illustrations in [b:Thornhill|28107168|Thornhill|Pam Smy|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1498912030s/28107168.jpg|48113811].
It sets the mood and makes this a perfect book for Halloween. There is actually one semi-nude illustration in the beginning of the book, but the book is labeled for children ages 3 and up. We enjoy all eighteen poems.
My rating on this one is 5-stars.
This book is featured on Halloween Reads for Children @ https://readrantrockandroll.com/2017/10/14/halloween-reads-for-children-2-scary-...
This is a great collection of short scary stories for kids to enjoy. It’s a book that I enjoyed as a child and can now share with my own kids. Some of the stories are pretty scary and best for older readers, but a few of them can be read to younger readers as well. There are plenty of traditional ghost stories, retellings and folklore to enjoy. The black and white illustrations add even more eeriness!
A few of our favorites include The White Wolf, The Guests, The Wendigo, The Girl Who Stood on a Grave, and The Attic.
I really enjoyed reading the references in the back of the book which explain the tales and where they originated.
5*****
This is a great collection of short scary stories for kids to enjoy. It’s a book that I enjoyed as a child and can now share with my own kids. Some of the stories are pretty scary and best for older readers, but a few of them can be read to younger readers as well. There are plenty of traditional ghost stories, retellings and folklore to enjoy. The black and white illustrations add even more eeriness!
A few of our favorites include The White Wolf, The Guests, The Wendigo, The Girl Who Stood on a Grave, and The Attic.
I really enjoyed reading the references in the back of the book which explain the tales and where they originated.
5*****
This book is featured on today's Shabby Sunday @ https://readrantrockandroll.com/2017/10/01/shabby-sunday-a-childs-garden-of-deli...
A Child's Garden of Delights: Pictures, Poems, and Stories for Children is an anthology of children's stories and more from the collections of the New York Public Library.
"The Charm of the anonymous early English and American selections proves that in the field of children's literature there was a genius shared by all its practitioners, from the humblest to the most illustrious. To browse through this collection will be a voyage of discovery for young readers and a happy voyage of rediscovery of beloved favorites for older ones."
This treasure trove has over 80 stories, poems, fables, and nursery rhymes with original illustrations. The illustrations are a mix of color and black and white. It's an enchanting book. I love that it begins with selections for the youngest readers and progresses on to more difficult readings for older children.
There are tons of authors and great artists including: Rudyard Kipling, Alexander Calder, Charles Kingsley, Leo Tolstoy, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Nathanial Hawthorne, Clement Clark Moore, Louisa May Alcott, William Blake, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Pushkin, and many more.
Stories include some of our favorites like: Pinocchio, Old Mother Hubbard, Humpty Dumpty, The Elephants Child, The Ugly Little Duck, Millions of Cats, Aesop's Fables, A Visit from St. Nicholas, The Wolf and the Dog, The Lion and the Puppy, show more The Selfish Giant, The Woodcutters Dog, and so many more.
I know well that only the rarest kind of best can be good enough for the young. - Walter De La Mare
This is a book I'll never part with. It's such a gem. I feel so lucky to have it!
5***** show less
A Child's Garden of Delights: Pictures, Poems, and Stories for Children is an anthology of children's stories and more from the collections of the New York Public Library.
"The Charm of the anonymous early English and American selections proves that in the field of children's literature there was a genius shared by all its practitioners, from the humblest to the most illustrious. To browse through this collection will be a voyage of discovery for young readers and a happy voyage of rediscovery of beloved favorites for older ones."
This treasure trove has over 80 stories, poems, fables, and nursery rhymes with original illustrations. The illustrations are a mix of color and black and white. It's an enchanting book. I love that it begins with selections for the youngest readers and progresses on to more difficult readings for older children.
There are tons of authors and great artists including: Rudyard Kipling, Alexander Calder, Charles Kingsley, Leo Tolstoy, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Nathanial Hawthorne, Clement Clark Moore, Louisa May Alcott, William Blake, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Pushkin, and many more.
Stories include some of our favorites like: Pinocchio, Old Mother Hubbard, Humpty Dumpty, The Elephants Child, The Ugly Little Duck, Millions of Cats, Aesop's Fables, A Visit from St. Nicholas, The Wolf and the Dog, The Lion and the Puppy, show more The Selfish Giant, The Woodcutters Dog, and so many more.
I know well that only the rarest kind of best can be good enough for the young. - Walter De La Mare
This is a book I'll never part with. It's such a gem. I feel so lucky to have it!
5***** show less
An honest memoir about a woman who has a career in construction management, but also on the side, has a secret life as a dominatrix named Mistress Scarlett. In all actuality, the book has much more than that as the author is on a journey of self-discovery.
I didn't even read the blurb on this and requested it from NetGalley having no idea what it was about. This isn't my type of book, but it was written well and I did find it interesting and even shocking at times.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
3***
I didn't even read the blurb on this and requested it from NetGalley having no idea what it was about. This isn't my type of book, but it was written well and I did find it interesting and even shocking at times.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
3***
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Panther in the Sun by John Comfort is a truly powerful story about a Native American (Panther in the Sun) and his family. Many events take place throughout the book, and they're not predictable. The story is very fast paced and a brisk read. It's full of suspense and surprises. I can truly see this turned into a movie.
I had many emotions while reading the book and found it genuinely impelling. This is the kind of book you sit down to read, and you don't get back up for a really long time! You start to read and then remain because the story is that engaging.
I love the cover, writing style, and storyline. I loved it from beginning to end and I'm hoping for another book!
Thanks to the author, John Comfort, for sharing a copy with me.
5*****
Panther in the Sun by John Comfort is a truly powerful story about a Native American (Panther in the Sun) and his family. Many events take place throughout the book, and they're not predictable. The story is very fast paced and a brisk read. It's full of suspense and surprises. I can truly see this turned into a movie.
I had many emotions while reading the book and found it genuinely impelling. This is the kind of book you sit down to read, and you don't get back up for a really long time! You start to read and then remain because the story is that engaging.
I love the cover, writing style, and storyline. I loved it from beginning to end and I'm hoping for another book!
Thanks to the author, John Comfort, for sharing a copy with me.
5*****
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*This review may contain a few very mild spoilers*
Fantasy isn’t one of my favorite genres and when it comes to epic fantasy’s like The Song of the Sirin, it takes me extra time to read it along with some concentration. After reading the blurb for this one and finding out that it was inspired by a Russian fairy tale, I couldn’t resist. I rushed to Amazon and picked it up at sale price. I believe it was an exceptional reading choice for me.
The story begins with Voran and Lebía, a brother and sister living in Vasyllia. Their father Otchigen and mother Aglaia have vanished and no one knows where they are. Some say Otchigen vanished after killing many people and stories abound claim him to have beaten his wife Aglaia. Voran doesn’t know what to believe, but he trusts in his heart that his father didn’t commit these crimes. He meets a pilgrim in the wilderness and discovers that everything may not be how it seems.
“You surprise me, young Voran,” said the Pilgrim. “How quickly you pierce to the heart of things. Whatever happens, my falcon, do not forget this. Vasyllia is everything. You must never let Vasyllia fall. She is everything.”
Voran begins to realize that Vasyllia is on the brink of destruction and he’s told that he must locate Living Water to save Vasyllia. At this point, everyone in Vasyllia and the outer lands is in danger. The Covenant Tree is fading, the Sirin show more sings for Voran, and the adventure unfolds…
There’s so much going on in the story and I was thoroughly surprised throughout the entire book. Even with each chapter having an excerpt from other tales, there was no way I could predict what was ahead. Every chapter had something new happening with separate plots taking place. New characters and events come into the story and they literally leave you aghast. The plot and the characters were so complex with a few of my favorites being Voran, Tarin, and Leshaya. Nicholas Kotar writes beautifully and his writing is very detailed and descriptive. With that said, I have to admit that there were times when I found the reading to be a tad difficult. I ended up with 235 notes and highlights by the time I was done. This may not be a book that you sail through quickly, but it’s very enjoyable to take the time and relish in the beautiful prose.
Overall, I enjoyed the book very much. This epic fantasy has a lot of what fantasy readers expect including shapeshifters, giants, wolf-like monsters, weird creatures, good and evil, magic, and mystery. The ending was heartwarming for me which was not expected with the events that were taking place throughout the book. I'm definitely going to recommend this one and I'm looking forward the other installments.
Anyone who enjoys fantasy will love this book.
4.5***** show less
*This review may contain a few very mild spoilers*
Fantasy isn’t one of my favorite genres and when it comes to epic fantasy’s like The Song of the Sirin, it takes me extra time to read it along with some concentration. After reading the blurb for this one and finding out that it was inspired by a Russian fairy tale, I couldn’t resist. I rushed to Amazon and picked it up at sale price. I believe it was an exceptional reading choice for me.
The story begins with Voran and Lebía, a brother and sister living in Vasyllia. Their father Otchigen and mother Aglaia have vanished and no one knows where they are. Some say Otchigen vanished after killing many people and stories abound claim him to have beaten his wife Aglaia. Voran doesn’t know what to believe, but he trusts in his heart that his father didn’t commit these crimes. He meets a pilgrim in the wilderness and discovers that everything may not be how it seems.
“You surprise me, young Voran,” said the Pilgrim. “How quickly you pierce to the heart of things. Whatever happens, my falcon, do not forget this. Vasyllia is everything. You must never let Vasyllia fall. She is everything.”
Voran begins to realize that Vasyllia is on the brink of destruction and he’s told that he must locate Living Water to save Vasyllia. At this point, everyone in Vasyllia and the outer lands is in danger. The Covenant Tree is fading, the Sirin show more sings for Voran, and the adventure unfolds…
There’s so much going on in the story and I was thoroughly surprised throughout the entire book. Even with each chapter having an excerpt from other tales, there was no way I could predict what was ahead. Every chapter had something new happening with separate plots taking place. New characters and events come into the story and they literally leave you aghast. The plot and the characters were so complex with a few of my favorites being Voran, Tarin, and Leshaya. Nicholas Kotar writes beautifully and his writing is very detailed and descriptive. With that said, I have to admit that there were times when I found the reading to be a tad difficult. I ended up with 235 notes and highlights by the time I was done. This may not be a book that you sail through quickly, but it’s very enjoyable to take the time and relish in the beautiful prose.
Overall, I enjoyed the book very much. This epic fantasy has a lot of what fantasy readers expect including shapeshifters, giants, wolf-like monsters, weird creatures, good and evil, magic, and mystery. The ending was heartwarming for me which was not expected with the events that were taking place throughout the book. I'm definitely going to recommend this one and I'm looking forward the other installments.
Anyone who enjoys fantasy will love this book.
4.5***** show less
This is a great read for older elementary readers. It covers ten different stories about ghosts, poltergeists, and a few spooky haunted places. It does contain some illustrations, but the majority are artistic in nature. This is an old one from 1969, but very educational!
Franklin has always been a favorite show in our house and my kids would watch it on PBS all the time. In this book, Franklin dresses up as Frankenstein for Halloween and prepares for a Halloween party, parade, haunted house and games. It's a cute book for Franklin fans complete with a wonderful story and detailed illustrations.
A great introduction to the alphabet for babies and toddlers. The illustrations are perfect and have a vintage children's book feel. There are twenty-six different illustrations throughout the book to teach all about Halloween to our little ones while they visualize the alphabet and learn the sounds as you read. A perfect addition to the Halloween shelf that I plan on keeping even when my little ones are grown!
If you'd like to see my copy of the book, it's featured on this week's Shabby Sunday @ https://readrantrockandroll.com/2017/08/27/shabby-sunday-walking-through-fire-wi...
I’m one of those people who believe that everything happens for a reason and this book is just one example. It fell into my hands at our local library book sale after someone had donated it. I have a thing for vintage books as it is, but there was something special about this one. Little did I know, this would be a book that would help me in the near future with my own health struggles.
The book is a hospital journal written by Laurel Lee, a woman who’s just become stricken with Hodgkin’s while pregnant with her third child. This book is her journey with cancer and everything else in between, including her everyday life with marriage and children. Laurel deals with typical life while being faced with multiple challenges alongside a scary situation that threatens her life and the life of her unborn child. She outlines her experiences in this book.
Why is this book a favorite? What I loved most about it was that it’s a journal–a true account that Laurel was willing to share with others regarding her personal trials and tribulations. Her courage shines through and was an inspiration to me before I experienced something similar. Sometimes our health can get in the way of how we want to live our lives. Often we take our health for granted and I think this book does an excellent job of bringing this to show more our attention, but at the same time, it’s also a celebration of life.
The cover was designed by Laurel and has many little drawings in the text by the author as well. Like me, this book will be forty years old this September and was published in 1977. It’s roughly one hundred and eighteen pages and a quick read. Mine is the first edition hardcover with a dust jacket.
This remains on my shelf permanently. Even though I found it hard to read at times, it’s one of my favorites and gets a 5-star rating from me. I would recommend it to anyone.
5***** show less
I’m one of those people who believe that everything happens for a reason and this book is just one example. It fell into my hands at our local library book sale after someone had donated it. I have a thing for vintage books as it is, but there was something special about this one. Little did I know, this would be a book that would help me in the near future with my own health struggles.
The book is a hospital journal written by Laurel Lee, a woman who’s just become stricken with Hodgkin’s while pregnant with her third child. This book is her journey with cancer and everything else in between, including her everyday life with marriage and children. Laurel deals with typical life while being faced with multiple challenges alongside a scary situation that threatens her life and the life of her unborn child. She outlines her experiences in this book.
Why is this book a favorite? What I loved most about it was that it’s a journal–a true account that Laurel was willing to share with others regarding her personal trials and tribulations. Her courage shines through and was an inspiration to me before I experienced something similar. Sometimes our health can get in the way of how we want to live our lives. Often we take our health for granted and I think this book does an excellent job of bringing this to show more our attention, but at the same time, it’s also a celebration of life.
The cover was designed by Laurel and has many little drawings in the text by the author as well. Like me, this book will be forty years old this September and was published in 1977. It’s roughly one hundred and eighteen pages and a quick read. Mine is the first edition hardcover with a dust jacket.
This remains on my shelf permanently. Even though I found it hard to read at times, it’s one of my favorites and gets a 5-star rating from me. I would recommend it to anyone.
5***** show less
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After witnessing many friends rate and review this book so highly, I had to read it! I was lucky enough to be the first in line for it at my library.
The story begins with Madison, a young girl who is in search for the perfect Christmas tree alongside her parents in Oregon’s Skookum National Forest. She’s only five-years-old and suddenly disappears. Her parents are distraught and search teams have come up with nothing. Madison’s parents find Naomi, a private investigator with an interest in child finding. It’s been three years and Madison is now eight-years-old if she’s still out there. Her parents are desperate, having trouble in their marriage, and cannot move on until they know what happened to Madison and whether or not she’s still alive.
Madison Culver is a five-year-old girl. Her parents say she likes reading, writing, and going for nature walks. She was excited to get a Christmas tree.
As Naomi begins to search, her own past comes into light and readers learn that Naomi was once a lost child too. The book flips back and forth between Naomi’s past and the present search for Madison and also another case, a missing baby.
In the dream it was night and she was again a naked child running across a dark field. She was ageless, shedding her name and false self the way she had shed her clothes. The fields were wet and black and sticky. her feet were churning, her show more naked knees rising, and she could feel the wind in her hair, on her cheek, and around her helpless, clutching hands.
It took me forever to get into this book and I just couldn’t get used to the format and writing. When I first started reading it, I thought it was going to be so awesome. I liked all of the characters, but I wasn’t sure about how I felt about the story switching back to Naomi’s past. Learning about Naomi’s foster mom and the love she instilled in her after she’d been found was heartwarming and fills you with hope, but I just couldn’t connect with it, and for some odd reason it felt out of place and seemed like the details were lacking. I felt the same with her relationship with Jerome. I liked the interaction between Naomi, Detective Winfield, and Ranger Dave, but it felt a tad underdeveloped to me as well, although I still enjoyed it.
As the story continued, I found it moving and even poetic. This book was definitely haunting and hard to read at times, but for me, this wasn’t a thriller until page 240. At that point, it was a race to the end. I'm really hoping for a second book to find out if Naomi will solve her own mysteries and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from this author.
I did enjoy this and my rating on it is 4 stars. show less
After witnessing many friends rate and review this book so highly, I had to read it! I was lucky enough to be the first in line for it at my library.
The story begins with Madison, a young girl who is in search for the perfect Christmas tree alongside her parents in Oregon’s Skookum National Forest. She’s only five-years-old and suddenly disappears. Her parents are distraught and search teams have come up with nothing. Madison’s parents find Naomi, a private investigator with an interest in child finding. It’s been three years and Madison is now eight-years-old if she’s still out there. Her parents are desperate, having trouble in their marriage, and cannot move on until they know what happened to Madison and whether or not she’s still alive.
Madison Culver is a five-year-old girl. Her parents say she likes reading, writing, and going for nature walks. She was excited to get a Christmas tree.
As Naomi begins to search, her own past comes into light and readers learn that Naomi was once a lost child too. The book flips back and forth between Naomi’s past and the present search for Madison and also another case, a missing baby.
In the dream it was night and she was again a naked child running across a dark field. She was ageless, shedding her name and false self the way she had shed her clothes. The fields were wet and black and sticky. her feet were churning, her show more naked knees rising, and she could feel the wind in her hair, on her cheek, and around her helpless, clutching hands.
It took me forever to get into this book and I just couldn’t get used to the format and writing. When I first started reading it, I thought it was going to be so awesome. I liked all of the characters, but I wasn’t sure about how I felt about the story switching back to Naomi’s past. Learning about Naomi’s foster mom and the love she instilled in her after she’d been found was heartwarming and fills you with hope, but I just couldn’t connect with it, and for some odd reason it felt out of place and seemed like the details were lacking. I felt the same with her relationship with Jerome. I liked the interaction between Naomi, Detective Winfield, and Ranger Dave, but it felt a tad underdeveloped to me as well, although I still enjoyed it.
As the story continued, I found it moving and even poetic. This book was definitely haunting and hard to read at times, but for me, this wasn’t a thriller until page 240. At that point, it was a race to the end. I'm really hoping for a second book to find out if Naomi will solve her own mysteries and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from this author.
I did enjoy this and my rating on it is 4 stars. show less
[ Nutik, the Wolf Pup[ NUTIK, THE WOLF PUP ] By George, Jean Craighead ( Author )Jan-09-2001 Hardcover by Jean Craighead George
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A boy named Amaroq is introduced to a wolf pup named Nutik after his sister finds the sick pup and brings him home for care. Amaroq is responsible for caring for Nutik and his sister tells him from the start not to get attached because he’ll be leaving to return to his old pack once he’s stronger. Amaroq can’t help himself and Nutik becomes his best friend. Follow along in the story to see if Amaroq can remain brave when the time comes for Nutik to move on.
This book is part of our curriculum this week as we’re learning about wolves in the wild. The illustrations felt so authentic to us and it’s no wonder after reading that the illustrator, Ted Rand, traveled to Alaska to observe the arctic tundra first hand. It’s visually stunning and the story is powerful and emotional at the same time. 5*****
Age Range: 4 – 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool – 3
Library Binding: 40 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (January 9, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060281650
ISBN-13: 978-0060281656
A boy named Amaroq is introduced to a wolf pup named Nutik after his sister finds the sick pup and brings him home for care. Amaroq is responsible for caring for Nutik and his sister tells him from the start not to get attached because he’ll be leaving to return to his old pack once he’s stronger. Amaroq can’t help himself and Nutik becomes his best friend. Follow along in the story to see if Amaroq can remain brave when the time comes for Nutik to move on.
This book is part of our curriculum this week as we’re learning about wolves in the wild. The illustrations felt so authentic to us and it’s no wonder after reading that the illustrator, Ted Rand, traveled to Alaska to observe the arctic tundra first hand. It’s visually stunning and the story is powerful and emotional at the same time. 5*****
Age Range: 4 – 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool – 3
Library Binding: 40 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (January 9, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060281650
ISBN-13: 978-0060281656
A Ghost, a Witch and a Goblin (The Ghost Catcher; Baba Yaga, A Russian Witch Story; The Goblin and the Tailor by Rosalind Fry
This book is a childhood favorite from 1970 and contains three different stories. The Ghost Catcher, Baba Yaga - A Russian Witch Story, and The Goblin and the Tailor. All three of these are amazing tales for Halloween that can be enjoyed by many different ages. The reading is fairly simple and probably best for middle to upper elementary. The illustrations are black and white, but many have orange added as well.
This book is featured on this week's Throwback Thursday @ https://readrantrockandroll.com/2017/10/05/throwback-thursday-october-5th-gone-g...
Nick and Amy Dunne are preparing to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary when suddenly, Amy disappears and as the investigation unfolds, it appears that the marriage wasn’t as perfect as it seemed. Others begin to wonder if Nick could be the perpetrator and the book will leave you wondering what really happened to Amy throughout.
I loved this book, and honestly, I couldn’t predict what was going to happen because the plot was completely twisted. I went in completely blind and that’s what I would recommend to everyone else. You will more than likely be shocked. It’s one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read, slow at times, but the story picks up and then you’re in for the ride. To me, the characters were fairly unforgettable!
I admire the way Gillian Flynn writes and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author. I mixed the book and audible for this one and did enjoy the narration.
My rating on this one is 4 stars.
Nick and Amy Dunne are preparing to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary when suddenly, Amy disappears and as the investigation unfolds, it appears that the marriage wasn’t as perfect as it seemed. Others begin to wonder if Nick could be the perpetrator and the book will leave you wondering what really happened to Amy throughout.
I loved this book, and honestly, I couldn’t predict what was going to happen because the plot was completely twisted. I went in completely blind and that’s what I would recommend to everyone else. You will more than likely be shocked. It’s one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read, slow at times, but the story picks up and then you’re in for the ride. To me, the characters were fairly unforgettable!
I admire the way Gillian Flynn writes and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author. I mixed the book and audible for this one and did enjoy the narration.
My rating on this one is 4 stars.
This is a super simple rhyming read for young readers with beautiful, colorful illustrations. It's all about trick-or-treating cats causing trouble. There isn't much of a story, but we still enjoy reading this one every year.
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Magical Beasts is the second book in the Enchanted World Series that I've read recently. The book is split into three sections/chapters and covers many different beasts and myths from long ago.
This magical and mysterious volume has stories about beasts including Minotaur, Satyrs, Centaurs, Fomorians, dog-men, flying beasts, and unicorns. The first section covers "Vestiges of the Elder Days" and readers learn about some Greek Mythology.
I found the second section titled "Riders of the Wind" more interesting which highlights flying creatures like the Firebird of Russia and other strange creatures that scholars told about after their travels. It's interesting how some of these false tales formed. This section covers the manticore, the basilisk, and the peryton to name a few.
Chapter three, "Paragon of Purity" was probably my favorite section which covers unicorns and a few other horned creatures. It concludes with a tale about Alexander, the Macedonian King and his mighty horse.
These books contain stunning works of art and once again they steal the show. You can locate the artists in the back of the book and learn about where all these tales originated. I like the way this volume was put together and I think people who like to read fantasy would enjoy it. Some of the stories are strange and the artwork can be explicit at times, but the tales are interesting.
The show more Enchanted World Series is a book set of 21 volumes and I've been working to complete my set by purchasing a volume here and there. Some of of the volumes are more expensive than others. I recently read Wizards and Witches by Brendan Lehane and you can see that review HERE.
4**** show less
Magical Beasts is the second book in the Enchanted World Series that I've read recently. The book is split into three sections/chapters and covers many different beasts and myths from long ago.
This magical and mysterious volume has stories about beasts including Minotaur, Satyrs, Centaurs, Fomorians, dog-men, flying beasts, and unicorns. The first section covers "Vestiges of the Elder Days" and readers learn about some Greek Mythology.
I found the second section titled "Riders of the Wind" more interesting which highlights flying creatures like the Firebird of Russia and other strange creatures that scholars told about after their travels. It's interesting how some of these false tales formed. This section covers the manticore, the basilisk, and the peryton to name a few.
Chapter three, "Paragon of Purity" was probably my favorite section which covers unicorns and a few other horned creatures. It concludes with a tale about Alexander, the Macedonian King and his mighty horse.
These books contain stunning works of art and once again they steal the show. You can locate the artists in the back of the book and learn about where all these tales originated. I like the way this volume was put together and I think people who like to read fantasy would enjoy it. Some of the stories are strange and the artwork can be explicit at times, but the tales are interesting.
The show more Enchanted World Series is a book set of 21 volumes and I've been working to complete my set by purchasing a volume here and there. Some of of the volumes are more expensive than others. I recently read Wizards and Witches by Brendan Lehane and you can see that review HERE.
4**** show less
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I decided to spend some of my weekend, which turned out to be all day today, catching up on some reading. I started A Little Life sometime in January, but had to put it down a few times due to time restrictions on other books. Plus, this book is colossal. It's a smidge over 700 pages.
I'll start by saying that I can't recollect the last time I felt so connected to characters in a story. I was so consumed with the four main characters seeing as how it's nearly impossible not to fall in love with them, especially Jude and Willem. ♡ They're so complex, it feels like you're living the story and you're associating with all of them.
I cried a few times, and laughed a few times. The further I read, the more shocked I became, ending with a feeling of devastation. With that said, I thought it was written well and it kept my interest. There were a few times I put it down and walked away, but I had to come back.
I remember the first time I saw "Million Dollar Baby" with Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, and Morgan Freeman. I was sick about that movie for more than a day. In fact, the next day I still felt depressed. Well, that's exactly how I'm feeling right now. Don't get me wrong, I loved this book, but it's going to take me a few days to get over it and I'll never forget it.
5*****
I decided to spend some of my weekend, which turned out to be all day today, catching up on some reading. I started A Little Life sometime in January, but had to put it down a few times due to time restrictions on other books. Plus, this book is colossal. It's a smidge over 700 pages.
I'll start by saying that I can't recollect the last time I felt so connected to characters in a story. I was so consumed with the four main characters seeing as how it's nearly impossible not to fall in love with them, especially Jude and Willem. ♡ They're so complex, it feels like you're living the story and you're associating with all of them.
I cried a few times, and laughed a few times. The further I read, the more shocked I became, ending with a feeling of devastation. With that said, I thought it was written well and it kept my interest. There were a few times I put it down and walked away, but I had to come back.
I remember the first time I saw "Million Dollar Baby" with Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, and Morgan Freeman. I was sick about that movie for more than a day. In fact, the next day I still felt depressed. Well, that's exactly how I'm feeling right now. Don't get me wrong, I loved this book, but it's going to take me a few days to get over it and I'll never forget it.
5*****
The Pumpkin Cookbook, 2nd Edition: 139 Recipes Celebrating the Versatility of Pumpkin and Other Winter Squash by DeeDee Stovel
I'll start by saying that I'm obsessed with pumpkins. Ever since I was a child, I couldn't wait to visit the markets and patches to pick our ginormous, orange beauties for the year. Well, now we grow our own and always have an abundance of pumpkin and winter squash to store and cook over the winter, so when I saw this book, I had to read it.
This has to be one of the most thorough pumpkin cookbooks I've found that covers the different types of pumpkins, storing, preparing, cooking them and so much more. There are facts about pumpkins included as well as tons of recipes. The only subject I would've liked more on is canning it, but that's a fairly simple process we're already familiar with.
So far, we love the roasted corn pumpkin chowder, traditional pie, breads, and mashed potatoes with pumpkin. We ended up buying the book and if you love pumpkin, this cookbook is a staple in the kitchen. I can't wait to try every single recipe and the recipes we've cooked so far have all been keepers.
4****
This has to be one of the most thorough pumpkin cookbooks I've found that covers the different types of pumpkins, storing, preparing, cooking them and so much more. There are facts about pumpkins included as well as tons of recipes. The only subject I would've liked more on is canning it, but that's a fairly simple process we're already familiar with.
So far, we love the roasted corn pumpkin chowder, traditional pie, breads, and mashed potatoes with pumpkin. We ended up buying the book and if you love pumpkin, this cookbook is a staple in the kitchen. I can't wait to try every single recipe and the recipes we've cooked so far have all been keepers.
4****