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“Mud Puddle Hunting Day” by Callie Grant Book Review
All of God’s wonders look different for play on mud puddle hunting day! Children join the adventure of a young girl’s dash through the rain where she finds just what she’s looking for–a splashing experience with God’s amazing creation. In the Graham Blanchard book collection, Mud Puddle Hunting Day is a Praise book, which celebrates the soul-pleasing wonders of God […] -
“Mary Had a Sleepy Sheep” by Julia Dweck Book Review
“Young Mary had a little lamb. His name was Sheppard sheep, And everywhere that Mary went That sheep was sure to sleep.” This is not your average Mother Goose nursery rhyme. In this hilarious parody, poor Mary has one very sleepy, slumbering, snoozing sheep named Sheppard and Mary’s mom is not happy. Can Mary can keep her sleepy sheep awake? […] -
“The Little Boy Who Didn’t Say ‘Bless You'” by Lisa Katz Book Review
This is a story about manners and what it means to be considerate. There is a common phrase that is said after someone sneezes. One day in school, Bobby’s classmate sneezes, but he doesn’t know that it’s polite to say “bless you!.” Who knew you could learn so much from two little words! Lisa Katz grew up primarily in South […] -
“Jean Expressions” by Lisa Katz Book Review
“Wait, let me try them on again after I’ve had a pitcher of Sangria. Maybe then I’ll like them more.” Jeans have become an invaluable staple in everyone’s wardrobe. However, shopping for the perfect jean can truly be a disaster! Women especially love to talk with other women about their dressing room and shopping experiences. This book has captured those […] -
This Day in History September 29, 1954
So, I’m not a baseball fan in any sense of the word, but even I have to admit this is an amazing catch. On this date in 1954, Willie Mays made his famous over-the-shoulder catch in World Series Game One. This is iconically referred to as “the Catch.” This kept the Cleveland Indians from stepping into the lead, and the […] -
Shadow Mountain: “Janitors 3: Curse of the Broomstick” by Tyler Whitesides Book Tour/Review
Title: Janitors, Book 3: Curse of the Broomstaff Author: Tyler Whitesides Page Count: 343 (quick, fun, easy read) TOUR DATES Sept. 9-30 Janitors: Curse of the Broomstaff A secret society of Janitors with wizard-like powers continue their battle, and now, the stakes are even higher. The Bureau of Educational Maintenance is after Alan Zumbro and this time they mean […] -
Pump Up Your Book: “Two Are Better” by Tim Bishop Review
Join Tim and Debbie Bishop, authors of the inspirational travel adventure memoir, Two Are Better, as they tour the blogosphere September 3 – October 11, 2013 on their first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT TWO ARE BETTER From an engagement to a cross-country trip in just ten weeks? And with no experience in bicycle touring—or marriage? While Tim left […] -
Lightning Book Promotions: “Something Furry Underfoot” by Amy L. Peterson Book Tour/Giveaway (ends 10/11) WW
When Amy married a biologist named Mark, she knew a few pets were likely in her future, but she had no idea the number and kinds of pets Mark had in mind. It began when Mark purchased an aquarium for his son, Conrad, to keep a few frogs in. Amy’s mistake was responding by catching flies with Conrad and […] -
Tropical Traditions Organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Giveaway (ends 10/15) U.S./Canada
I have worked with Tropical Traditions on many times before, but it has been quite a while. I am so happy to be working with them again, and it will definitely benefit all of my readers! Tropical Traditions is a company that provides quality, organic products, and their top product still is their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. Before I […] -
This Day in History September 28, 1962
Today’s feature was also news to me. In Australia, the Paddington tram depot in Brisbane, Australia was destroyed by fire on this date in 1962. This date is remembered as the beginning of the end of tram service in Brisbane, Australia. It was constructed in 1915, and this fire destroyed 65 trams. Although the cause of the fire has never […]
