The Mouse is in the House
A couple of years ago, I did a brief stint as a homeschooling mom. I was given scores of textbooks by a friend, bought some workbooks, and felt overwhelmed. I was sure I wasn’t covering something....
View ArticleGreat Reading App for your Preschooler
Last week I posted a review of the new eBook series by Nicole Fonovich, titled Luca Lashes . At the end of the review, I mentioned that there was also an interactive app available. The publisher...
View ArticleTwo Great Children’s Books
Wacky Wishes, by Susette Williams A cute little story about a brother and sister that discover a wishing well. As children do, the wishes get fanciful and funnier as the story progresses. My daughter...
View ArticleLuke’s Secrets and Lies, by Megy Davis
My daughter and I set out to read Luke’s Secrets and Lies, by Megy Davis this morning. Both of us devoured the book in a couple of hours. From page one, Davis pulls you into the story and the...
View ArticleSummer Reading List – Mommy and Me Reviews
As a child, summertime also meant reading time. I remember my mom reading to us from chapter books such as Return from Witch Mountain, Pippi Longstocking, and Bedknobs and Broomsticks, just to name a...
View ArticleWelcome to Friendship Bog!
I was given the privileged to review The Friendship Bog Series, by Gloria Repp. Pibbin the Small, The Story Shell and Trapped are the first three books in the series, and my daughter I hope they won’t...
View ArticleA Great Book for Teens and Adults
The Slayer and the Sphinx, by Adam Bolander, is a great book for both middle readers, teens and adults. I’m an avid romance reader, and this type of book isn’t normally on my shelf. But the author...
View ArticleCat Tales and Whiskers – Great Afternoon Read
My oldest daughter has vowed to read 100 books this summer. Each afternoon, she heads up to her room after lunch to read a book. My youngest has decided to join in the fun, and the two lay on the bed...
View ArticleCiella Naden Interview – Cat Tales and Whiskers
Author bio: Ciella Naden is a 13-year-old homeschooler who battles dyslexia. She loves to crochet, holds a high-green belt in karate, and competes in air pistol competitions with her local 4-H....
View ArticleDiving in Deep by Nora Ballew
Summary: How thin is thin enough? Just as her family’s troubles start to mount in their new home town, Kelly Eberly dives head first into a strict diet and rigorous swimming routine. Nearly drowning in...
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