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Children’s Book Review: Petunia Pepper’s Picture Day
Media Type: Ebook Title: Petunia Pepper’s Picture Day Author: Cathy Breisacher Illustrator: Christian Elder Publisher: Warner Press Pages: Hardcover; 32 Release Date: July 1, 2010 Source: NetGalley ———————————————- Recommended to: Young readers who love funny stories with vivid illustrations. Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / B&N Poor Petunia Pepper! Every year disaster strikes her on school picture day. Puffy hair, pumpkin-style smiles and pink eye help create pictures that only her family could love. But this year, Petunia promises herself things are going to change. She plans carefully for the perfect picture day. Unfortunately, she misses the school bus…
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The “You Choose” Giveaway is on!
Okay, here’s the thing. I like to celebrate. Lately my blog has been doing great! In fact today is my 4 month anniversary. So, I think it’s about time for the appropriate celebration! Let me lay it down for you: There will be 2 winners to begin with! *Winner #1 will receive their choice of books from Amazon.com up to $25 *Winner #2 will receive a $15 Gift Card to Amazon.com For each additional amount of followers I have at the end of the giveaway I’ll add more winners! * 400 Followers = another winner of a $10 Gift Card…
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“Me Mondays” August 16th
It’s time for another weekly installment of “Me” Mondays! Don’t know what this is? Click HERE to visit the opening post and see how to win a prize! Monday again? Man where does the week go! *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Question #27 was chosen this week: Misha of My Love Affair With Books asks… Have you done something just to please someone else? *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Oh great question Misha! I’m going to have to say yes, however I’m pretty sure everyone has at some point haven’t they? Here’s my story. When I was younger my mom let me choose whatever extra curricular activities that I wanted.…
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Book Borrowing
Warning: This blog post is a bit of a rant, I’ll admit it. If you don’t feel like reading my crazy and possibly cranky thoughts I’d run away now! Or you could just read on…I mean…up to you. Book Borrowing This post springs my from complete and utter confusion with the way that people borrow books. I’ll be honest, I was under the impression that if a book was lent to another book loving person, a fellow bibliophile, it would come back in the same condition in which it left. Sadly, this doesn’t seem to be the case and a…
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Book Blogger Hop & Follow Friday! August 13th
This week’s question is: How many books do you have on your ‘TBR shelf’? Ummm….well….I have NO idea! It’s more like a TBR bookcase really. If I had to make a guess I’d wager it’s probably over 100! I know that’s actually pretty good compared to most people, but I’ve been doing my best not to buy books anymore so that I can start reading my own books. I can’t help it really. Books call my name, I answer. You know the drill ya’ll! If you stop by to come say hi, please do me a favor and leave me…
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Calendar of Events – August 12 through August 19th
A new calendar will go up every Thursday. It’s nearing the middle of the month! Don’t forget to click the banner above and check out the main page. You’ve got about two more weeks to get entries into all the fabulous contests that are being held!!! This week all events are being held at 21 Pages with the lovely Linna! Welcome welcome to all the new people who have joined, and thanks to all the people who have been with us this whole time. It’s nearing the end! How are you doing on your goal? Calendar of Events – August…
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Book Review: Karma Bites
Her best friends aren’t speaking, her parents just divorced, and her hippie grandmother has moved in. The only karma Franny’s got is bad karma. Then Franny gets her hands on a box of magic recipes that could fix all of her problems. It could even change the world! Finally, life is looking up. But Franny is about to learn that magic and karma aren’t to be played with. When you mess with the universe, it can bite back in unexpected ways. Ouch! –From Goodreads Cover Inspection: Bright and intriguing! First Thoughts: Do kids really talk like this? *** My Thoughts:…
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Book Review: Firelight
(I had to make this cover extra large because I LOVE it!) With her rare ability to breathe fire, Jacinda is special even among the draki—the descendants of dragons who can shift between human and dragon forms. But when Jacinda’s rebelliousness leads her family to flee into the human world, she struggles to adapt, even as her draki spirit fades. The one thing that revives it is Will, whose family hunts her kind. Jacinda can’t resist getting closer to him, even though she knows she’s risking not only her life but the draki’s most closely guarded secret. –From Goodreads Cover…
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Waiting on Wednesday (11)
“Waiting on” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine where we share upcoming releases that we just cannot wait for! Sam leads a pretty normal life. He may not have the most exciting job in the world, but he’s doing all right—until a fast food prank brings him to the attention of Douglas, a creepy guy with an intense violent streak. Turns out Douglas is a necromancer who raises the dead for cash and sees potential in Sam. Then Sam discovers he’s a necromancer too, but with strangely latent powers. And his worst nightmare wants to join forces .…
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Thank you!
You are all so amazing! *high fives all around* We made our impact friends, we did. Kersten emailed me this morning and asked us to take a break from our Tyger, Tyger campaign and wait it out! I’ve taken down the first post, and ask that you please take down any buttons you put up or posts for the time being. We must remember to be respectful and let whatever will happen, happen. Still it’s good to know that there are so many of us that we can truly support something we love! To the blogging community: You are amazing.…