Dear Mr. President by Sophie Siers and Anne Villeneuve Flap Copy Description: Sam has a problem - he has to share his bedroom with an older brother who is messy, noisy, and just generally annoying. Then he hears about the president's plans to build a border wall. What a perfect solution to his problem - he'll build a wall across the middle of the room to keep his utterly undesirable brother out! In a series of letters addressed to the president, Sam shares his plans, debates the pros and cons of building a wall, learns about walls built throughout the ages, and begins to see the value of compromise... My Thoughts: This recently released picture book is fantastic! It deals with sibling rivalry, and is a subtle political satire. Dear Mr. President will offer the opportunity to discuss with your child issues of tolerance, learning to live with others, and the importance of recognizing other points of view. This beautifully illustrated picture book is extremely relevant in the U.S. today. I highly recommend it to young readers of all ages! (This book was also released under the title of Dear Donald Trump.) Click here to learn about the author, Sophie Siers. Click here to learn about the illustrator, Anne Villeneuve.
Book Review: The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley by freshfromthe.com.
The Most Wonderful Thing in the World Written by Vivian French Illustrated by Angela Barrett Flap Copy Description: From the author of the Tiara Club series comes a gently satirical fairy story for our times, illustrated by one of today’s finest artists, Angela Barrett. When a king and a queen promise to marry their daughter Lucia to the man who can show them the most wonderful thing in the world, suitors descend on the palace bearing gifts. Roses, jewels and exotic birds; dancing girls, wind machines and mythical beasts – but nothing feels quite right. As the last suitor leaves, his weapons of mass destruction rejected, the king and queen are exhausted. But when a shy, young man, who isn’t a suitor at all, steps forward, they finally understand what the most wonderful thing in the world really is. My Thoughts: This delightful fairy tale is both romantic and inspirational. The author reminds us of what is not only most wonderful in the world, but what is most important. The illustrations are exquisite, and bring to mind Venice, Italy - though the story's location is never specifically stated. The Most Wonderful Thing in the World is one of those picture books that is just so lovely, you'll want a copy of it for a keepsake! Click here to learn more about the author Vivian French.
Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary Goodreads Description: A must-have children's reference source with more than 35,000 words and 3,000 full-color illustrations specially created by DK's celebrated design team and Merriam-Webster's renowned language experts. My Thoughts: This recently released dictionary for children is fabulous! If your child is a "word nerd," this book will entertain her for endless hours during this summer season, especially at this period of social distancing. The colorful illustrations also bring the words to life in an exciting fashion. I highly recommend this tome; it's a welcome addition in my library!
It's been a while since I did my last scene-by-scene retelling of an entire Shakespeare play. What with the Michael Fassbender film making ripples in the popular consciousness, I thought it might be a good time to tackle.... MACBETH!!! <
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“I was raised among books, making invisible friends in pages that seemed cast from dust and whose smell I carry on my hands to this day.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón, The Shadow of the Wind This quote by writer Carlos Ruiz Zafon is typed on a vintage typewriter then printed onto textured archival paper to last and inspire you forever. *Select your print size from the drop-down menu at the right. *Don't see a favourite quote in the shop? Contact me to custom print it for you! *Frame is shown for display example only
Tagged: Office, Desk, Study Room Type, Storage, Chair, Shelves, Bookcase, Medium Hardwood Floor, and Library Room Type. Photo 10 of 16 in A Bibliophile Couple’s Brooklyn Apartment Finds a Smart Storage Solution for More Than 1,000 Books.
