Connecting the Dots
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Announcing the winner of Otto Grows Down Giveaway!
I finally got around to plugging our entries into the Random Number generator, and I'm pleased to announce the winner of Otto Grows Down! The winner is Amy! Amy, I will be in contact with you shortly via email to get your address. Thank you to all who participated!
Book Giveaway! Otto Grows Down by Michael Sussman illustrated by Scott Magoon
When Otto wishes his sister was never born, he is surprised to find himself living life backwards and growing down instead of up. Children will love this humorous tale and beg for more. I can hardly wait to see what Sussman writes next!
The Doll Shop Downstairs by Yona Zeldis McDonough and Heather Maione
This was a fun, easy and educational read about a sweet family that lives above the doll-repair shop that they own. As immigrants, the family has adapted china repair skills they learned in their native country to fixing china dolls in America. The 3 Jewish sisters,...
The Doll Shop Downstairs by Yona Zeldis McDonough and Heather Maione
This was a fun, easy and educational read about a sweet family that lives above the doll-repair shop that they own. As immigrants, the family has adapted china repair skills they learned in their native country to fixing china dolls in America. The 3 Jewish sisters,...
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen
After taking a hiatus for a bit, our Double Scoops are back!!!! And we have several more in the works and can't wait to get them up. So without further delay we bring you . . . Many of our readers are on Summer vacation right now, and we here at Bookscoops think that...
Purple Day Challenge Report and Thank You!!!!
First off Holly and I would like to say thank you to all who participated. We feel that our first Purple Day Mini-Challenge was a success and we could not have done that without the help of some loyal readers, family and friends. Not everyone was comfortable making...
Summer Reading Is Here!
You may be wondering how to help your kids find great books to read. We get lots of requests for recommendations, and while we are happy to share what we know, there are many different books, and many different readers! So, following please find a few...
Bubble Homes and Fish Farts by Fiona Bayrock illustrated by Carolyn Conahan
I saw this book on display at the library and it spoke to me. “Take me home, your kids will love me!” I paused for a moment and thought to myself, “Do I really need this book?” I recalled a dinner conversation (or should I say argument?) that we had once while my...
Don’t Be Afraid Little Pip by Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman
Little Pip is an adorable penguin who yearns to fly. Children may well recognize themselves in her stubborn refusal to try swimming. A fun lyrical adventure about trying something new for the first time. Filled with beautiful illustrations that bring summer and...
Don’t Be Afraid Little Pip by Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman
Little Pip is an adorable penguin who yearns to fly. Children may well recognize themselves in her stubborn refusal to try swimming. A fun lyrical adventure about trying something new for the first time. Filled with beautiful illustrations that bring summer and...
