tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506132126218524502017-02-22T09:33:09.034-05:00YABookNerdJennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.comBlogger3199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-25244433538871540072017-02-22T06:23:00.000-05:002017-02-22T06:23:15.104-05:00Skyping with Elizabeth Eulberg<blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: center;">Today is the day and I'm SO excited!!! Over at the middle school, we're talking with Elizabeth Eulberg.</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elizabetheulberg.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/BioPictGood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.elizabetheulberg.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/BioPictGood.jpg" height="320" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We'll be talking about this <a href="http://yabooknerd.blogspot.com/2016/10/mysterious-saturday-review-great-shelby.html">awesome book</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elizabetheulberg.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ShelbyBookPage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.elizabetheulberg.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ShelbyBookPage.jpg" height="320" width="211" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait to hear all about it and get some insider details. Maybe we might hear about book 2! All I know is that I'm super excited about this opportunity (we won a this video chat through a twitter contest)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Come back tomorrow for details on how it went!</div><br />Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-38251444104454066302017-02-22T06:08:00.000-05:002017-02-22T06:08:03.591-05:00Picture Book Review: Raindrops Roll<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1403391082l/22540206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1403391082l/22540206.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A nature nonfiction picture book on rain and the water cycle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved this book - great photography that matches the text. The perfect book to uses in beginning to understand rain and water &nbsp;- especially with the added information in the back of the book. I poured over these photographs, savoring them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found this book after reading <b>Best in Snow</b> and I hope more nature books are in the works.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Get this one for both your public and school libraries!</div><br />Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-826773867007248482017-02-21T06:56:00.000-05:002017-02-21T07:28:52.052-05:00Top Ten Tuesday: Last books Added to my TBR <blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: center;">This week, I'm picking my own topic - and it's an easy one. Last few books added to my LONG TBR pile. Here you go!</blockquote><div style="font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.7969px; text-align: justify;">-&nbsp;</span><b style="line-height: 24px;">meme from&nbsp;<a href="http://brokeandbookish.blogspot.com/" style="color: #13c6b3; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Broke and the Bookish</a></b><span style="line-height: 24.64px;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 24.64px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24.64px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gKfB4m5YBvg/TNiYbsxwJZI/AAAAAAAAAgk/Iumlwz7Gn7A/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #13c6b3; line-height: 24.64px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gKfB4m5YBvg/TNiYbsxwJZI/AAAAAAAAAgk/Iumlwz7Gn7A/s200/10.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Always My Girl (The Shaughnessy Brothers, #3)" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1453070105m/28591464.jpg" /><img alt="Some Kind of Magic" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1463499517m/30214948.jpg" /><img alt="Chasing Christmas Eve (Heartbreaker Bay, #4)" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1487182528m/33783425.jpg" /><img alt="Shadow Girl" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1487001165m/33913889.jpg" /><img alt="Here We Are Now" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1487007473m/18336972.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="The Afterlife of Holly Chase" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1486575984m/33843251.jpg" /><img alt="Calling My Name" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1486999901m/33829748.jpg" /><img alt="Among the Red Stars" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1486145204m/30122938.jpg" /><img alt="Vigilante" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1476803888m/30649742.jpg" /><img alt="Such a Good Girl" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1474583005m/31189273.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There you have it. Some pretty great looking reads!</div>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-79266613147659559612017-02-21T06:03:00.000-05:002017-02-21T06:03:12.426-05:00Books and Treats (8)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PC3tEVfrzMs/V01uYBz3DXI/AAAAAAAAErg/fHOc6nWnHX4eeaCxPBIqb_ovp3j5nmQ6QCLcB/s1600/Books%2Band%2BTreats.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #13c6b3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PC3tEVfrzMs/V01uYBz3DXI/AAAAAAAAErg/fHOc6nWnHX4eeaCxPBIqb_ovp3j5nmQ6QCLcB/s320/Books%2Band%2BTreats.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px solid transparent; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br style="font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: start;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><i style="font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A new blog idea inspired by Andi @&nbsp;<a href="http://andiabc.com/" style="color: #13c6b3; text-decoration: none;">http://andiabcs.com/2014/08/01/pub-date-1/</a>&nbsp;with the Pub Date where a few bloggers share book and beer pair ups. &nbsp;Andi states that the idea is&nbsp;<span style="background-color: white; color: #2f2f2f; line-height: 21px;">the brain child of Brittany at&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.bookaddictsguide.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: magenta; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Book Addict’s Guide</a><span style="color: #2f2f2f;">.</span></span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cVKxOuGQCMI/WKtex0S4tjI/AAAAAAAAFBM/uRI0FmQLDmcjWHUiiQaYy4G9CtcNROJXACLcB/s1600/IMG_20170212_184500110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cVKxOuGQCMI/WKtex0S4tjI/AAAAAAAAFBM/uRI0FmQLDmcjWHUiiQaYy4G9CtcNROJXACLcB/s320/IMG_20170212_184500110.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>After reading <a href="http://yabooknerd.blogspot.com/2017/02/cozy-review-fudge-and-jury.html">Fudge and Jury</a> by Ellie Alexander, I craved chocolate something fierce. So I settled for some adult hot chocolate and a dark chocolate Godiva truffle. YUM!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>A delicious read and a delicious treat!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>What could be better?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-58120444731072592972017-02-19T06:33:00.000-05:002017-02-19T06:33:15.902-05:00Summer Reading: Build a Better World Program Ideas (4)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ojTEOra5rOs/WISsPkN9bQI/AAAAAAAAE_Y/ovObTqOgG586TDSI1VysupKut9fossBVACLcB/s1600/class%2B1991.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #13c6b3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ojTEOra5rOs/WISsPkN9bQI/AAAAAAAAE_Y/ovObTqOgG586TDSI1VysupKut9fossBVACLcB/s320/class%2B1991.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px solid transparent; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url(&quot;http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii609/iceydesigns/yabooknerd/bg-blockquote.jpg&quot;); background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 5px solid rgb(11, 177, 121); clear: both; font-family: Rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17px; padding: 30px 10px 20px 20px; text-align: center; width: 440px;"><br />I know it's February, but summer will be here before you know. Deadlines are looming for performers and/or community magazines. I've started pulling together ideas on Pinterest. I'm planning to concentrate on building activities and STEAM programs. But Pinterest as so many great ideas that it's hard to choose. So I'm sharing my Pinterest finds. I hope you find them useful.</blockquote><br /><br />Community Projects:<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Free printable compliment cards for a fun and free random act of kindness.: " height="320" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/5a/c8/59/5ac85981c9a27adc66bc1e995f40594e.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="240" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AXvMTA6Kd5t60MMuqz28DaOAbWorn_VPCUjQ-LmnY-zmQw6YvgEzT4I/">Create compliment cards and leave them around town</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Teens start food pantry for pets | Goshen and Chester NY | Local News: " src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/2c/88/31/2c883139aa31775854d2a77509ead0b9.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183099541080455059/">Collect items for the food pantry - pet food, toiletries, or food</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Super ideas for baby and toddler discovery bottles - so great for sensory play (with no mess!): " height="320" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/ba/9e/ae/ba9eaeb9dd6bf77b846375087f2b6688.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="169" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183099541080455133/">Create Discovery Bottles for hospital waiting rooms/dentists/doctor offices</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Send a letter to a military member: http://amillionthanks.org/send_a_letter.php: " src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/7b/f0/f9/7bf0f97d14ebc597ba54ab4fdc8c51d4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183099541080455130/">Send letters to a member of the military&nbsp;</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Milwaukee area residents give tips about what worked best for their Little Free Library design.: " height="213" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/ea/fa/17/eafa17807096a634740b2c4e78a08a10.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183099541080455132/">Build a Little Free Library in an area in your community&nbsp;</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-33142609314218958422017-02-18T06:00:00.000-05:002017-02-18T06:00:30.175-05:00Cozy Review: Fudge and Jury<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1479206689l/29875936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1479206689l/29875936.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>&nbsp;* Book 5 in the <a href="http://yabooknerd.blogspot.com/search/label/Ellie%20Alexander">Bakeshop Mystery</a> series *</b></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">Jules and her mother have projects in the work: a new remodeling, new ovens for the bakeshop, a possible expansion for the bakeshop, and a chocolate festival to prepare for. Jules has the schedule down, but it's going to take a lot of work, but everything will be worth it. They're hoping to make a big splash for Torte at the chocolate festival; some very big names will be there.<br /><br />One of the biggest names in the chocolate world dies after eating Jules's treat. He was severely allergic to nuts, but there were no nuts in her chocolate. Could it have been murder? Evan wasn't the nicest guy, but his last words hint at a deadly demise. Will his death stop the chocolate festival or can Jules help solve his murder?</blockquote><b>My Thoughts: I really adore this series. I love the forward movement with the bakeshop and all the improvements going into the shop. If I lived in this town, I would frequent this bakeshop, everything sounds so amazing! I loved the Chocolate Festival, although reading about all the prep work made me crave chocolate something fierce! I loved the creating (baking and decorating) of the treats in this book. It did make me want to make something delicious. I liked learning about the other vendors at the chocolate festival and their products. I did guess the culprit&nbsp;and the weapon earlier than the main character. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next for Jules and for Torte.&nbsp;</b><br /><br />Cover Thoughts: Charming<br />Source: my LibraryJennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-63252804938410934332017-02-17T06:39:00.000-05:002017-02-17T06:39:01.633-05:00Review: Out of Tune<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1455394592l/25855604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1455394592l/25855604.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">When Maya's loses his job, money becomes tight. With her mother able to work from anywhere, her parents decide to chase their dreams. They sell their house and purchase an RV - they can travel around the country. Maya's devastated at losing her best friend and leaving Nashville weeks before try outs for Dueling Duets, a signing competition that could make her career.<br /><br />Maya can't believe her bad luck especially since she had the perfect partner in Jack (the cutest boy in school). Now she's making a list of ways to get back home. Except all the ideas are terrible, but Maya's determined to make it home before the big day.</blockquote><b>My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I felt bad for Maya for missing out on the competition. I loved watching her struggle to find a way back home and how nothing ever worked out the way she thought it would. I really liked Shiver and Bug and Remy. I loved seeing the sights through Maya's eyes. But I know it would be super hard to pack all my books into a RV and hard to live there with little to no privacy. Of course Maya makes a ton of mistakes, but she has a good heart that leads her to discover the important things.</b><br /><b><br /></b>Cover Thoughts: Love<br />Source: My Library<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: center;">Library Recommendation: Perfect for tween collections in schools and public libraries, especially those in need of more artsy books.&nbsp;</blockquote>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-825329201421035212017-02-16T06:59:00.001-05:002017-02-16T06:59:34.703-05:00Celebrating Read Aloud Day<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Is reading aloud part of your daily routine?</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://readaloud.org/homeanimation/frame3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://readaloud.org/homeanimation/frame3.png" height="213" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://readaloud.org/homeanimation/frame4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://readaloud.org/homeanimation/frame4.png" height="213" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://readaloud.org/homeanimation/frame5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://readaloud.org/homeanimation/frame5.png" height="213" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://readaloud.org/homeanimation/frame7.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://readaloud.org/homeanimation/frame7.png" height="340" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;">Check out <a href="http://readaloud.org/">Readaloud.org</a> for more information on why reading for just 15 minutes aloud from birth through age 8 is the best thing to do and check out more of their nice graphics.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;">This afternoon, I'm headed to a local school to read to third graders. It's going to be fun!</span></div>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-84596161185813832782017-02-16T06:08:00.000-05:002017-02-16T06:08:26.706-05:00Review: My One and Only<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1295193905l/9277340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1295193905l/9277340.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">Harper's sister calls her with a question, if Harper will be her maid of honor. Harper's horrified to learn that her sister is walking down the aisle for the third time to her ex-husband's brother - especially when her own personal life is a disaster.<br /><br />Harper reluctant attends the wedding, hoping to talk her sister out of it, but it's no use. Neither is attempting to ignore her ex-husband. She can't help the way she reacts to him, even if she doesn't like it.<br /><br />When her flight gets delayed, she has no choice but to drive cross country with Nick. The more time she spends with him, the more time she remembers their relationship. She remembers why they were so good together and also why they failed. But they've both changed. Could it be time for second chances?</blockquote><b>My Thoughts: I adore Kristan Higgins' books. I've been trying to savor her backlist books because there are days when you just need one of her books. This one was fabulous. I loved Nick and Harper's banter. I loved learning more about their relationship. I loved Harper and Willa and their relationship - how it evolved. I loved her next door neighbor and Coco the puppy was adorable - they added a little humor to the story. I like that Harper was a divorce attorney and a little jaded after her own failed marriage. I liked the small town charm on the island, it made me want to visit the Vineyard. Another winner of a novel.&nbsp;</b><br /><br />Cover Thoughts: Charming<br />Source: My Library<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: center;">Library Recommendation: Kristan Higgins's books should be in all public libraries &nbsp;- they're just that good.&nbsp;</blockquote>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-56043198609418012772017-02-15T06:01:00.000-05:002017-02-15T06:01:24.883-05:00Picture Book Review: Princess Who Had No Kingdom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1408314745l/7097128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1408314745l/7097128.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Princess without a kingdom had a horse and a pony cart. She traveled the world searching for her kingdom while delivering items for people. Some of the people she meets can't see past her misfortunes, but the Princess carries on. Soon she finds love and even more happiness.</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I adored this book. The art work is Stunning. I poured over the pictures, they were amazing. The story was sweet and charming where the Princess found love and lived on her own terms. She didn't let society dictate to her and she didn't change her ways. The Princess is independent, making this not your usual fairy tale, but a feminist one. It's simply adorable.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>A fantastically perfect book for anyone who loves Princess stories.&nbsp;</b></div><br />Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-37526428226532948842017-02-14T06:49:00.000-05:002017-02-14T06:49:10.183-05:00Top Ten Tuesday: Romance Tropes<blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: center;">This week's topic is favorite tropes in the romance novels. There are SO many tropes that I adore, but one of my favorites it Friends to Lovers. So with that in mind, here are some Really Great Reads.</blockquote><div style="font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.7969px; text-align: justify;">-&nbsp;</span><b style="line-height: 24px;">meme from&nbsp;<a href="http://brokeandbookish.blogspot.com/" style="color: #13c6b3; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Broke and the Bookish</a></b><span style="line-height: 24.64px;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 24.64px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24.64px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gKfB4m5YBvg/TNiYbsxwJZI/AAAAAAAAAgk/Iumlwz7Gn7A/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #13c6b3; line-height: 24.64px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gKfB4m5YBvg/TNiYbsxwJZI/AAAAAAAAAgk/Iumlwz7Gn7A/s200/10.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 24.64px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Better off Friends" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1386372561m/17228280.jpg" /><img alt="Waiting For You" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1442714934m/5168517.jpg" /><img alt="Endless Summer: The Boys Next Door; Endless Summer" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1348582083m/10710195.jpg" /><img alt="Emmy &amp; Oliver" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1414589813m/13132816.jpg" /><img alt="The Season" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1297370321m/3751593.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1)" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1472307261m/17453983.jpg" /><img alt="Love, Rosie" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1420732457m/147865.jpg" /><img alt="Emma" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1342580829m/894048.jpg" /><img alt="Catching Jordan" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327875803m/9888775.jpg" /><img alt="Emily of New Moon (Emily, #1)" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327883976m/3562.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;">Also wishing you a very Happy Valentine's Day.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;">You're amazing and you're loved, never forget that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 24.64px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; line-height: 24.64px; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 24.64px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SJK2FyMVArU/WJ7-zRSJt_I/AAAAAAAAFA8/Z8ckeOPOfhcAWJjTGUrf21vgliL4cTMJQCLcB/s1600/Happy%2BValentine%2527s%2BDay%2Bfrom.png" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SJK2FyMVArU/WJ7-zRSJt_I/AAAAAAAAFA8/Z8ckeOPOfhcAWJjTGUrf21vgliL4cTMJQCLcB/s320/Happy%2BValentine%2527s%2BDay%2Bfrom.png" width="320" /></a></span></div>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-78098802925454376722017-02-13T06:17:00.000-05:002017-02-13T06:17:10.125-05:00Upcoming Review: When My Sister Started Kissing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1484325182l/29102834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1484325182l/29102834.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">Claire and Abigail have been going to their cabin every summer -but this year it's different. This year, Pam, their new pregnant step-mother is joining them and their mother's things have been moved from the cabin. Clarie's not sure what to expect, but she's not looking forward to this summer, especially with her sister acting strange and a new baby arriving.<br /><br />Her sister's wants to be called Abi now. She's sneaking out to meet her new friends. She doesn't want to spend the beach days with her sister. Instead she wants to hang out with Broc. Claire isn't ready for boys just yet, but she does want to be included. How can she make sure her family isn't leaving her behind?</blockquote><b>My Thoughts: <i>When My Sister Started Kissing</i> is a novel in verse told through the perspectives of Claire, Abi, and the lake. I love the play of the verses - and how certain poems have different messages. I love that the lake had a perspective. I loved the sister angle - it was perfect with one sister growing older and pulling away and the younger sister clinging to the past. I love how their two paths came back together. I liked the new traditions and how their family is changing. A fantastic middle grade novel about sisters, change, and growing up.</b><br /><br />Cover Thoughts: Cute<br />Source: ARC sent for review<br />Release Date: March 14th<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: center;">Library Recommendation: Get this one for your middle graders - both in schools and public libraries</blockquote>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-58762225822043079082017-02-12T06:01:00.000-05:002017-02-12T06:01:16.674-05:00 Random Acts of Kindness Week<div class="tr_bq" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><b>February 12 - February 18 is Random Acts of Kindness Week</b><span style="background-color: white;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><b>WHAT:</b> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17<sup>th</sup> Annual Random Acts of Kindness Week<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -1.0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -1.0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><b>WHEN:</b> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sunday, Feb. 12, – Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -1.0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -1.0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><b>WHERE</b>: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Random Acts of Kindness Week is observed worldwide.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><b>HOW<i>:</i></b><i>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</i>Commit to participating in 2017 RAK Week by signing up at <a href="https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/rakweekpartners" style="font-style: italic;">www.randomactsof.us</a> and either add a challenge to the Kindness Generator or pledge to take part in a kindness challenge established by another person, educator or organization. Use #RAKWeek2017 on social networks to spread the word.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: 0px;">Go here for more info:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-ideas" style="text-indent: 0px;">https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-ideas</a>&nbsp;or watch this video and then get started:</span></span><em style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span></em><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -1.0in;"><em style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></em></div><em style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span></em><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NdcnLw483vI/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NdcnLw483vI?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></span></em></div><blockquote style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I LOVE this! <br /> Let's turn the world Kind<br />Especially after these last few weeks, we all could use a little kindness.<br />What will you do this week? </span></b></blockquote><em style="background-color: white;"></em>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-30825861152642039702017-02-11T07:01:00.000-05:002017-02-11T07:01:43.182-05:00Summer Reading: Build a Better World Program Ideas (3)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ojTEOra5rOs/WISsPkN9bQI/AAAAAAAAE_Y/ovObTqOgG586TDSI1VysupKut9fossBVACLcB/s1600/class%2B1991.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #13c6b3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ojTEOra5rOs/WISsPkN9bQI/AAAAAAAAE_Y/ovObTqOgG586TDSI1VysupKut9fossBVACLcB/s320/class%2B1991.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px solid transparent; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url(&quot;http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii609/iceydesigns/yabooknerd/bg-blockquote.jpg&quot;); background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 5px solid rgb(11, 177, 121); clear: both; font-family: Rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17px; padding: 30px 10px 20px 20px; text-align: center; width: 440px;"><br />I know it's February, but summer will be here before you know. Deadlines are looming for performers and/or community magazines. I've started pulling together ideas on Pinterest. I'm planning to concentrate on building activities and STEAM programs. But Pinterest as so many great ideas that it's hard to choose. So I'm sharing my Pinterest finds. I hope you find them useful.</blockquote><br />More Building Projects:<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Let students learn how math concepts are connected to the real world as they design their own 3D TINY HOUSE! Area, perimeter, and geometry-- math is everywhere in this project based learning activity (PBL). Designing, creating, and problem solving are key features of this resource. Build a Tiny House! $: " height="320" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/c4/7c/12/c47c12d1deb2781a2f8a948f8f4b996d.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="206" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AdGrI8dfssPqUNT8dX4ZXVi6TZh-d9WBHM7XrrCl3FiSFqkiDqTloyctxSxshfYhKqZfxHCmoj2NTILLzUmnevM/">A Tiny House</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Giant Cardboard Maze (Rachel Moani): " height="320" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/5b/21/a2/5b21a275273418bd87d745cfcf7047eb.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="240" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547037992853564/">A Giant Maze</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tektonten Papercraft: Harry Potter Papercraft: Quidditch Field: " height="240" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/c9/ed/a7/c9eda75dd9fac63d3b67b050930c5d43.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547037994801503/">A Quidditch Field</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="The Best Cardboard Robot Costume #14: " height="320" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/f2/d2/82/f2d2829f4a518d571f92cc11a90057f9.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="198" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547037994801393/">A Robot</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="A nine hole miniature golf course made from cardboard boxes. A great way to keep kids entertained while they are stuck inside and a fun way to learn about physics.: " height="320" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/b6/64/ef/b664ef968f678c179d0594fdcc1a2f21.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="224" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547037994801511/">Mini Golf Course</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-9963630321499591942017-02-10T09:51:00.000-05:002017-02-10T11:42:27.762-05:00Adult Review: How the Duke Was Won <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1444890764l/26029548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1444890764l/26029548.jpg" width="198" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>* Book 1 in a series *</b></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">Charlene Beckett wishes life for her had been different. She wants to make sure her sister's life is different. She'd do anything for her sister. So when her father's wife asks for a favor in return for payment, Charlene doesn't hesitate. She's supposed to pretend to her her titled half sister and win the hand of a Duke.<br /><br />This Duke has no interest in marriage,but now that he has the title, he needs a wife and an heir. Then he can go about his business in outside of England. He invites 4 proper ladies into his home and from there he will choose his bride.<br /><br />Charlene doesn't have the training of a Lady, but she catches the Duke's eye with her strange behavior. She can't hide her passion for the less fortune during their conversations. As Charlene begins to understand the Duke, the more she likes him. She needs to win for her sake, but she hopes she can find happiness without him.</blockquote><b>My Thoughts: I adored Charlene. I loved her fierceness, her determination, her loyalty, and her outspokenness. I love how she befriended the competition. I love hoe she protected her sister and cared for Flor (the Duke's illegitimate daughter). Flor added some comic relief to the book with her antics. She's adorable. I love how Charlene cared about social justice and how she worked for it. James was kind in his dealings with the ladies (mostly) but in the rest of the his life, he had no patience for most things. His conversations with Charlene made him pause and examine his life - and made him a better person as a result. Looking forward to reading about his friends and the trouble they get into.&nbsp;</b><br /><br />Cover Thoughts: Charming<br />Source: My Library<br />Library Recommendation: Recommended for public librariesJennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-67683272818849629512017-02-09T08:34:00.000-05:002017-02-09T08:34:08.096-05:00Snow day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RhuhmPivyEo/WJxvad8a8RI/AAAAAAAAFAI/Cvf909ZytRMADWLB3oahz5MrkwlwuCEpgCLcB/s1600/IMG_20170209_083131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RhuhmPivyEo/WJxvad8a8RI/AAAAAAAAFAI/Cvf909ZytRMADWLB3oahz5MrkwlwuCEpgCLcB/s400/IMG_20170209_083131.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's snowing out there which makes this the perfect day to hunker down with books and hot chocolate!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay safe out there!</div><br />Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-33143056263039146422017-02-08T08:01:00.003-05:002017-02-08T08:02:18.199-05:00Picture Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61sxDYYTHSL._SY490_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61sxDYYTHSL._SY490_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1467584850l/29002662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1467584850l/29002662.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1467582508l/29002656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1467582508l/29002656.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Science Behind series features<br />Superman's Flight, Superman's Sight, Superman's Speed, Batman's Ground Vehicles, Batman's Uniform, Batman's Flying Machines, and Batman's Tools</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>These books are super fun, with short chapters, lots of pictures, fun facts, and a glossary they tackle &nbsp;questions on kids' minds and relate them to the real work. Perfect for learning about science and engineering, these books will be a hit.&nbsp;</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>While they are technically, nonfiction, I'm placing them in our favorites Superhero bin because I think they will circulate more there.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I only hope they make more in the series with Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and more.&nbsp;</b></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Library Recommendation: Buy these now for your library!</blockquote>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-9420108456562581182017-02-07T07:07:00.002-05:002017-02-07T07:07:40.174-05:00Tween Tuesday Review: Supergirl at Super Hero High<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1459025036l/27405470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1459025036l/27405470.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>&nbsp;* Book 2 in the <a href="http://yabooknerd.blogspot.com/2016/05/tween-tuesday-review-wonder-woman-at.html">DC Super Hero Girls</a> series *</b></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">Supergirl has recently discovered her powers. She leaves the Kent farm to attend Super Hero High School. But she feels lonely and out of place. She has a hard time controlling her powers.<br /><br />She learns that someone is trying to open the travel tubes locked away inside the school. A team of students investigates. Supergirl wishes she was part of the investigation.<br /><br />Supergirl wants so much to belong, but if she can't control her powers, she'll end up hurting her friends. When the time comes will all the extra practice make her be able to control her powers enough to help her friends?</blockquote><b>My Thoughts: I love that superheroes are having a moment and that at least in books, female superheroes are getting a lot of love. I felt terrible for Supergirl - trying to acclimate to earth, trying to get used to her powers, and trying to fit in at a new school. She lost everything when she left her home planet, but gained things too. I loved her friendship with Batgirl. I like how she looked up to Wonder Woman. I love her determination. I loved how she stood up for her costume, explaining why it meant so much to her. a fun read with lots of action and lots of girl power!</b><br /><br />Cover Thoughts: Cute<br />Source: Book sent for review<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: center;">Library Recommendation: Highly Recommended for public and school libraries.</blockquote><br />Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-34394962933279748382017-02-06T07:29:00.005-05:002017-02-06T07:31:39.600-05:00Review: Manhunt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1389053664l/18938092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1389053664l/18938092.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>* Book 3 in the <a href="http://yabooknerd.blogspot.com/search/label/Silver%20Jaguar%20Society%20Mysteries">Silver Jaguar Society Mysteries</a> *</b></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">Art thieves strike at midnight all around the world. It's up the society recover the lost items. They're heading to Paris where they believe another theft will occur. Henry, Anna, and Jose are traveling to Paris too. They're supposed to stay behind in the bookstore while the adults search for clues.<br /><br />But when the adults don't return, the trio take matters into their own hands. The society believes there's a mole in their group. They aren't sure who to trust. The trio isn't sure if they should trust Hem, their guide. He's been a little superior and shifty.<br /><br />When the Mona Lisa is stolen, they band together to attempt to find their family and the stolen art. But will they succeed or will they trust the wrong person?</blockquote><b>My Thoughts: I adore this series - there's so much action and danger. I loved learning more about Paris, especially Notre Dame and the catacombs. &nbsp;I loved traveling through the streets of Paris with the gang and eating all the food. I wanted to travel to Pris after reading this one (but then who wouldn't?) I love the friendship between Henry, Anna, and Jose. I love the Harry Potter references. I loved the messages in the wall in the bookstore. Although I would love more in this series, it's a great ending to a fun trilogy. Looking forward to more books by this author!</b><br /><br />Cover Thoughts: Clever<br />Source: My Library<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: center;">Library Recommendation: This series is highly recommended for school and public libraries! Lots of action, danger, and adventure with a diverse cast.</blockquote>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-15210100469865665792017-02-05T08:59:00.001-05:002017-02-05T08:59:15.736-05:00Build a Better World: Food Programs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ojTEOra5rOs/WISsPkN9bQI/AAAAAAAAE_Y/ovObTqOgG586TDSI1VysupKut9fossBVACLcB/s1600/class%2B1991.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #13c6b3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ojTEOra5rOs/WISsPkN9bQI/AAAAAAAAE_Y/ovObTqOgG586TDSI1VysupKut9fossBVACLcB/s320/class%2B1991.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px solid transparent; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: url(&quot;http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii609/iceydesigns/yabooknerd/bg-blockquote.jpg&quot;); background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 5px solid rgb(11, 177, 121); clear: both; font-family: Rokkitt, serif; font-size: 17px; padding: 30px 10px 20px 20px; text-align: center; width: 440px;"><br />I know it's mid January, but summer will be here before you know. Deadlines are looming for performers and/or community magazines. I've started pulling together ideas on Pinterest. I'm planning to concentrate on building activities and STEAM programs. But Pinterest as so many great ideas that it's hard to choose. So I'm sharing my Pinterest finds. I hope you find them useful.</blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Looking for an easy LEGO party idea or even an extra special play date snack? How about easy LEGO brownies?: " height="320" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/9a/91/24/9a91243c167735be274319d4bdcf6e24.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="213" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547037995005031/">Lego Brownies</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Easy Edible Construction Trucks | While these trucks may work hard in the real…: " height="320" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/1e/56/1a/1e561a8815bc0c8505bcab65de7044b1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="213" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AbVdXp8l8vw4uc1E3Jv00bUzlX4PaAgcWfJCRWHYL8Jm7xSi1ZaINKI/">Construction Trucks</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Is any edible craft cuter than the Cutest Cookie Campers? These are great kids' summer activities that double as snacks for snack time!: " src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/a4/05/51/a4055125d9d71e17788efc39b42bd88c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547037995005242/">Camping Scene</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="For Presidents' Day, render Abraham Lincoln's fabled log cabin in miniature, complete with pretzel logs, cracker shingles, and peanut-butter mortar. This is an easy and great project for kids!: " src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/d9/f3/de/d9f3dec0a4ed76395f9f753d4b2dfe40.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547037995005696/">Log Cabins</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Edible Architecture lesson: " height="320" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/e5/f5/61/e5f561df34131698e987d102f3dff6f6.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="248" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547037994678441/">Eiffel Tower</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-68743015772818477322017-02-04T06:30:00.000-05:002017-02-04T06:30:16.298-05:00Take Your Child to the Library Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ideas.demco.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2014/06/Take-Your-Child-to-the-Library.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ideas.demco.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2014/06/Take-Your-Child-to-the-Library.png" height="225" width="400" /></a></div><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today is the 6th annual Take Your Child to the Library Day. It's worldwide event and I hope that you do stop in the library. All across the globe, libraries are hosting activities and special events, crafts, giveaways, and more. It's perfect for everyone, whether you're a regular library user or not.</div></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Here are 10 Reasons to go to the library (for any age)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. All the books</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Events: so many programs happen at libraries from chocolate making to author events to story times to movies.</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Reading helps everyone grow</div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Escape the world around you - with books</div><div style="text-align: left;">5. Movies/Audio books</div><div style="text-align: left;">6. Socializing: libraries aren't silent places anymore. Lots of people meet up at the library to play or just to chat.</div><div style="text-align: left;">7. Your friendly librarians love it when you stop and say hello</div><div style="text-align: left;">8. Talking about books</div><div style="text-align: left;">9. It's a safe place where everyone is welcome.</div><div style="text-align: left;">10. Did I mention those books?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">When was the last time your visited your library?</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-7588742311904550092017-02-03T14:10:00.002-05:002017-02-03T14:10:22.321-05:00Jane Austen and Esty<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BQD4Gd8ArZ7/" style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">I wore my #JaneAusten knee highs to book talk to 7th graders #booknerd</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Jennifer Rummel (@yabooknerdlibrarian) on <time datetime="2017-02-03T19:06:29+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Feb 3, 2017 at 11:06am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Which go really well with my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/482900822/regency-charm-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active_5">Regency Charm Bracelet</a> at my shop:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Regency Charm Bracelet" src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/147/0/11308557/il_570xN.1097981532_kbce.jpg" />&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Regency for the win!</div><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-32452195280195695962017-02-03T05:49:00.000-05:002017-02-03T05:50:40.746-05:00Mini Book Talks (1)<div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm off to the middle school this morning to talk books to a bunch of seventh graders. This is the second time book talking at the school and it's great. I love seeing all the kids. But I really love the format. There are three of us talking about our favorite books. We line up the books on book carts. We each pick one book to book talk and then we ask the students what books they want to know more about. It gets everyone talking about books, which is fantastic. &nbsp;Here are some of the books I'm bringing to talk about.</b></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327945104l/249747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327945104l/249747.jpg" width="120" /></a></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">Criminal Mastermind vows to take over the world - nope not the President. A 12 year old boy from Ireland. He's going to kidnap a fairy and demand ransom to bank role his plan.</blockquote><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1351511056l/12848132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1351511056l/12848132.jpg" width="132" /></a></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">&nbsp;Best friends like spying on the neighborhood at night, until one night when they see a crime scene at their guidance counselor's home. No one believes them. The guidance counselor claims she was pickling beets. But she's lying about something the girls are determined to prove it.</blockquote><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1412881103l/22718809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1412881103l/22718809.jpg" width="132" /></a></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">&nbsp;What would you do if one morning you woke up to discover that you were actually a Princess?</blockquote><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1403101491l/20662374.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1403101491l/20662374.jpg" width="131" /></a></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">&nbsp;Kaitlin's dreamed of becoming a figure skating champion, but after she throws a major hissy fit on the ice, both her coach and her skating club decide not to work with her anymore. No one will take her - except the worst skating club ever.But if she wants to follow her dream, she'll need to pick herself back up and get to work.&nbsp;</blockquote><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1455501916l/28251280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1455501916l/28251280.jpg" width="132" /></a></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">&nbsp;Tommy's dad dies in a fire.&nbsp;<span style="font-family: &quot;rokkitt&quot; , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Tommy, his sister, and his mother must learn to live without him. Tommy becomes angry at the world and a little reckless both on and off the football field. His behavior&nbsp;makes people start asking questions - should he be on the field with all this rage? Tommy lives for football, but if he can't control himself, it just might be one more thing of the past.&nbsp;</span></span></blockquote>Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-63989713061389523312017-02-02T07:25:00.001-05:002017-02-02T07:25:10.479-05:00Adult Review: Do You Want to Start a Scandal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1457268468l/27067876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1457268468l/27067876.jpg" width="197" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>* Book 5 in the Spindle Cover series *</b></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">At the ball, Charlotte spies the man she needs to warn about her mother. As he heads into the library, she follows. But before she can make her point and leave, they're interrupted. When Charlotte and Lord Granville are discovered leaving the library, a scandal threatens. Lord Granville offers to marry her.<br /><br />This is exactly what Charlotte wanted to prevent from happening. She isn't about to marry into a loveless marriage and Lord Granville isn't the kind of man who's looking for love. Charlotte's determined to discover the identity of the real couple in the library and therefore gain back her independence.<br /><br />But their stolen moments together hint at something else entirely. Could Charlotte be wrong about Piers?</blockquote><b>My Thoughts: For some reason, I thought this was book 1 in the series, not realizing it was book 5 until I was already halfway through. So I kept reading, but now i need to go back and read the first four books. I really liked Charlotte - how she wasn't thrilled with her mother throwing her in the path of eligible men, how she and her best friend had big plans that didn't include marriage - yet, and how she wanted to clear her name if this misunderstanding. The chemistry between Charlotte and Piers was great. I loved their banter. I loved his job and how Charlotte changed all that. I enjoyed the book taking place during a house party. A very entertaining read, I'm so looking forward to the rest of the books in this series.</b><br /><br />Cover Thoughts: Perfect<br />Source: My Library<br /><br />Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250613212621852450.post-64965795678254296262017-02-01T07:27:00.002-05:002017-02-01T07:27:21.522-05:00Picture Book Review: 1 Big Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1445791654l/27164276.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1445791654l/27164276.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>This simple concept book becomes amazing with the addition of animal vegetables and fruits for the salad. It's hard to decide which vegetable animal is my favorite, but I think it's the Radicchio Lions. They are charming. But I do also adore the Romaine Dogs. A great way to enjoy counting. Plus, vegetables never looked so good! A fun book to share. Readers will enjoy looking at the various animals too.</b></div><br />Jennifer Rummel http://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.com0
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