A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is one of those classic books that evoke such emotion from readers that it will never get old. The mere mention of A Christmas Carol evokes images of Ebenezer Scrooge, imagery of a cold, snowy, and grey London December, and all of the festive feelings associated with the Christmas season. When looking for the perfect classic to read in the Christmas season, A Christmas Carol will always be the perfect choice.
We all know the story. It is so familiar and far too often overdone. (Images of the version acted out by The Muppets
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Books for Christmas
December 12th, 2011 by Angela Yorke | Children's, Classics
Growing up, we didn’t have the “conventional” Christmas traditions and rituals you see on TV. There were no Christmas lights to be unearthed from inside the attic and strung up outside, nor did the scent of Christmas pine fill the air at home. I do remember something involving spiced wine, but everyone got silly afterwards, so that was the last we heard of that. I did have an uncle who read out a Christmas-themed children’s story each year though.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens tends to be the first pick when it comes to Christmas reading sessions. However, I
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens tends to be the first pick when it comes to Christmas reading sessions. However, I
Spread Some Holiday Cheer
December 8th, 2011 by Louise | New Releases
This holiday season, why not stop by the humor section of your local bookstore? Everyone can use a laugh during the winter. Some popular current titles include:
- What I Hate - Forget the A to Z books of the past, which were filled with animals and other friendly images. Roz Chast has put together an A to Z book with a much better subject: epic horrors and daily unpleasantries. You'll be entertained by cartoon illustrations and appropriate supplemental text for every letter from A to Z. Chast will help you develop a very necessary fear of abductions, rabies, tunnels, and
Unlikely Friendships
December 2nd, 2011 by T Akery | New Releases, Nonfiction
Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom is just as the name implies. It is about many of the unlikely friendships that animals have in nature. What this shows is that animals have the capacity to become friends even though they are from a different species.
The cover picture shows one of the more unique friendships of a dove and monkey embracing. What is remarkable is that the dove stays put while the monkey lays down its head down in a form of embrace. It is a pairing that is quite unexpected in the animal kingdom.
Among other stories
The cover picture shows one of the more unique friendships of a dove and monkey embracing. What is remarkable is that the dove stays put while the monkey lays down its head down in a form of embrace. It is a pairing that is quite unexpected in the animal kingdom.
Among other stories
The Magical Christmas Horse
October 17th, 2011 by Angela Yorke | Children's
It’s not too early to start shopping for presents, is it? I’ve been looking for something nice for my aunt, who always puts everyone else’s needs before her own. I thought of getting her an apron, but she already has 10; or baking paraphernalia, but she already owns enough to start her own baking supply store. I’m pretty sure she won’t expect to receive The Magical Christmas Horse by Mary Higgins Clark though.
I realize The Magical Christmas Horse is supposed to be for children aged 4–8 years (although there seems to be a lot of text for 4-year-olds to
I realize The Magical Christmas Horse is supposed to be for children aged 4–8 years (although there seems to be a lot of text for 4-year-olds to
