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reviewed The Iron Lady. April 18
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The Iron Lady
Never saw this movie when it came to the big screen but saw it on the list for a cable channel last week so I thought I would watch it.  As Margaret Thatcher just died, I wondered if this movie would …
reviewed A Merry Little Christmas. December 10, 2012
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
All through this month I will be reviewing Christmas themed books on my blog. Today's book is "A Merry Little Christmas." If you want to get into the Christmas spirit, drop by for a quick …
reviewed The Hunger Games - Danmark. August 27, 2012
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The Hunger Games - Danmark
Take "The Survivor" TV series add a little Thunderdome or Rollerball and a touch of The Truman Show and you have the ho-hum Hunger Games. Maybe if I had read the book, it would have made more …
reviewed the Happy Hydrochondriac. July 10, 2012
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We all have our own crazy moments and times of neurosis and this author lets you in on hers. She notes her blog posts as being, “The often humorous tales of a woman trying to lead a normal life …
reviewed Dead Men Do Tell Tales. March 02, 2012
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Dead Men Do Tell Tales
This book  features 60  Mini-Mysteries which are each one to pages in length. It is a quick who dun-it with your view of the murder scene and the clues. The titles are fun as well -- Party to …
reviewed A work in progress book by larry sher.... March 02, 2012
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A work in progress book by larry sheridan
I recently did an interview with this author and as part the research for our chat, I read the first chapter of the book. I really liked the flow of the suspense thriller and the way he set it up. I was …
reviewed Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib. May 17, 2011
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Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib
   I was immediately intrigued by this book when I opened it to find a dozen mini posters on the first two pages of circus acts. Who doesn’t love the circus and it’s unique and amazing …
reviewed Ernest's First Easter. April 28, 2011
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Ernest's First Easter
      Each week I do interviews with published authors who share their experiences of getting published and give tips from what they’ve learned. If you would like to learn more …
reviewed The Great Easter Egg Hunt. April 18, 2011
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The Great Easter Egg Hunt
This is one of several in the “Look Again” book series by the author. This means you get more for your money than just a nicely told tale. The book is both written and illustrated by Michael …
reviewed Pietà. April 13, 2011
posted in European Travel Tips
Pietà
I saw this statue years ago when it toured the United States. Then last year I got to see it in Rome within St Peter's Basilica amongst the other great sculptures and was even more in awe of the artist's …
reviewed Lisbon, Portugal. April 13, 2011
posted in European Travel Tips
lisbon
In several tour books and travel blogs I'd read about these wonderful palm sized custard tarts, so I had to give them a try. What a treat! It's Lisbon's version of New Orleans beignets. In …
reviewed Dublin, Ireland. April 13, 2011
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dublin
The Book of Kells Exhibition – is housed within the grounds of historic Trinity college. It is definitely a “must see” for Dublin. The Book of Kells is a gospel manuscript from 800 A.D. …
reviewed Rick Steves' Europe. April 13, 2011
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Rick Steve's Europe
I love Rick Steve's books and his TV shows because he talks about the importance of getting to know the locals by meeting them instead of just seeing them from the window of a tour bus as you are …
reviewed London, England. April 13, 2011
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London, England
London is one of the priciest cities to visit so you might want to look for some free things to do so you can afford to eat. Here's a freebie that gives you the opportunity to step back in time and …
reviewed Last Words: Letters and Statements of.... April 12, 2011
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Last Words: Letters and Statements of the Leaders
In 1916 there was an Easter uprising in Dublin by the Irish who wanted a free state. The bullet marks still show on the main post office exterior walls from that early battle. After it was over the rebels …
reviewed Irish Cuisine. April 12, 2011
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Irish Food
When I first visited Ireland a couple of years ago, I dreaded what I would have to eat. I thought  it would be dreary. Who's heard about Irish cooking other than corned beef and cabbage? Was …
reviewed Here comes T-Rex Cottontail. April 09, 2011
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Here comes T-Rex Cottontail
We’re all familiar with the nursery rhyme song of “Here comes Peter Cottontail.” Well in this story the cute fuzzy little rabbit is laid up with a cold and isn’t able to bring …
reviewed Last One in Is A Rotten Egg!. April 07, 2011
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Last One in Is A Rotten Egg!
Each time I read one of these “Gilbert and friends” books, I’m always amazed how a children’s writer can give such a lovable characterization to an opossum – one of the …
reviewed The ABC's of Writing for Children. April 05, 2011
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The ABC's of Writing for Children
When I saw the title of the book, I thought I would find a book that gives you step by step instructions for how to write for children from various authors. That is not what the book is all about. It …
reviewed Bella and Stella Come Home. March 28, 2011
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Bella and Stella Come Home
This book is so dreamily illustrated in soft pastels that it barely need the words. This effect usually only happens when you have a husband and wife team working together as is the case here. This …
reviewed Joe Bright and the Seven Genre Dudes. March 22, 2011
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Joe Bright and the Seven Genre Dudes
This is a remix of the Snow White fairy that is very cleverly done. In this rendition, there is no evil queen. Instead there’s a gifted storyteller named Stella who is afraid that her fame may …
reviewed Harvey Moon, Museum Boy. February 27, 2011
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Harvey Moon, Museum Boy
The author is also the illustrator so it is a perfect blending of text and illustrations. The pictures are so rich in detail that you will want to do a second “reading” of just the pictures.   …
reviewed A Heinlein Trilogy. February 22, 2011
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A Heinlein Trilogy
I picked up this book from a library book fair, it had been awhile since I had read a Heinlein and I wanted to read some classic sci-fi from one of the masters. It’s three of his stories.  The …
reviewed The King of Quizzical Island. February 14, 2011
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The King of Quizzical Island
Quizzical Island is aptly named for the questioning King who wants to know just were the edge of the world is. The tale begins with that question and the responses he receives from his loyal and  …
reviewed the miracle of rain. January 26, 2011
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the miracle of rain
The Miracle of Rain is a new children’s book by Sherry Rossman. It deals with a child’s fear of thunderstorms. In the story, Nora and her cat Molly were afraid until they met a raccoon named …
reviewed Good Night, Little Sea Otter. January 15, 2011
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Good Night, Little Sea Otter
First off, the book cover grabbed my attention. When I am looking for a children's book to read, I want the cover art to grab me. This one definitely did. Seeing the cuddly mother and baby made me …
reviewed 10 Fat Turkeys. November 22, 2010
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10 Fat Turkeys
This is a great little board book that tells the tale of 10 turkeys who each do their turn of dancing on a fence and then falling off. There is a constant repetition of the verse…Gobble, gobble, …
reviewed Thank You for Thanksgiving. November 22, 2010
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Thank You for Thanksgiving
The illustrations in this book are in the style of a Norman Rockwell family portrait. It tells the tale in and easy rhyme, not sing song, as everyone is arriving for the day and the excitement at hand. …
reviewed One Little, Two Little, Three Little .... November 22, 2010
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One Little, Two Little, Three Little Pilgrims
   This is a glossy large size paperback picture book that does the rhyme from one to ten for both Pilgrims and Indians. . The pictures portray these young children as they get ready for Thanksgiving …
reviewed The First Christmas: A Changing-Pictu.... November 22, 2010
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The First Christmas: A Changing-Picture Book
This is a lovely paraphrase telling of the Bible account of the birth of Jesus. The illustrations are done in soft, dreamy pastels. The uniqueness of the book is that it has several pages where you can …
reviewed It's Christmas, David by David Hannon. November 22, 2010
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It's Christmas, David by David Hannon
   David Hannon’s first book, No, David, that he both wrote and illustrated back in 1998 was a Caldecott Honor book and he has been popular ever since. David is a big, toothy grinned …
reviewed A Pirate's Night before Christmas. November 22, 2010
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A Pirate's Night before Christmas by Phillip Yates
Yet another night before Christmas in rhyme. This one details aboard the Black Sark. In this tale the pirates are not dreaming about sugar plums but treasure chests. They are waiting for the legendary …
reviewed The Great Reindeer Rebellion. November 22, 2010
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The Great Reindeer Rebellion
One of the strong appeals of this book is the embossed texture of much of the art in the book. It is another retelling of the night before Christmas in a similar rhyme pattern. This time the reindeer …
reviewed Can't Wait Till Christmas. November 22, 2010
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Can't Wait Till Christmas by Mike Huckabee
This is a cutely illustrated sentimental look at Christmas. It tells the tale of a brother and sister who decide to secretly open their presents ahead of time, play with them and then neatly wrap them …
reviewed Christmas with Mousekins. November 22, 2010
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Christmas with Mousekins by Maggie Smith
If you want to buy a book that will keep you and the kids busy for hours, this is the one to buy. It is not only a story book that describes the life of a mouse family as they prepare for Christmas …
reviewed On Christmas Eve by Margaret Wise Brown. November 20, 2010
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On Christmas Eve by Margaret Wise Brown
This is a Christmas Story by the author who wrote Goodnight Moon, the perennial classic for young children to prepare them for bed. As it seems Brown’s appeal never goes out of style, this book …
reviewed One Snowy Night. November 20, 2010
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One Snowy Night
This is a touchy-feely book and not for the text but the subject of the story which is wooly red cap. You get to feel the soft felt texture throughout the book each time the cap is presented. That alone …
reviewed Merry Christmas, Ollie!. November 20, 2010
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Merry Christmas, Ollie!
This is another tale from of the Gossie and Friends books. They are simple stories of young goslings and their awe of life. This story tells of the anticipation of the Christmas season from each of these …
reviewed Four friends at Christmas by Tomie De.... November 20, 2010
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Four friends at Christmas by Tomie DePaola
The book cover catches your eye with its multi-cultural appeal showing a mixed group of friends consisting of a cat, dog, pig and frog. As expected the pig is a female due to the eternally reaching effect …
reviewed Snowmen at Christmas. November 20, 2010
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Snowmen at Christmas
I’ve got to admit that I really love picture books that are done by a husband and wife team. The story and illustrations blend together beautifully as is the case here. The illustrations are vibrant …
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