Easter is nearly here this year (although, the weather hasn’t quite caught up yet!), and many parents are preparing for the visit from the Easter bunny. While Easter is certainly a religious holiday, first and foremost, my family always gave us Easter baskets before church, so that is a tradition I plan to carry… Continue reading Easter Basket Books & Trinkets
Author: Brittany
Maisy and the Missing Mice: Book Blast & Giveaway
About the Book Title: Maisy and the Missing Mice (The Maisy Files) | Author: Elizabeth Woodrum | Publication Date: September 24, 2013 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 75 | Recommended Ages: 6 to 10 Summary: Maisy Sawyer is not your average fourth grade student. She is a detective with a special skill for solving mysteries.… Continue reading Maisy and the Missing Mice: Book Blast & Giveaway
Books that Blossom Young Readers
Recently, my writing students worked on a Literacy Narrative project (more assignment details coming – they were fascinating!). In the project, we discussed books that these young college freshman remembered from his or her childhood. Out of 100 students, many of the same titles came up over and over as favorites. As a childhood literature… Continue reading Books that Blossom Young Readers
Heidi: An Alpine Classic
After an unintended long hiatus from Tales of a Bookworm, I’m back to share some great books I’ve been reading! Heidi is a book that’s been published in over 60 languages, that is a beloved classic, and that was written in 1880. In my childhood, I very much enjoyed the outdoor Alpine lifestyle Heidi was… Continue reading Heidi: An Alpine Classic
Dragon Defender Blog Tour
About the Book Title: Dragon Defender (Dragon Defense League, Book #1) Author: J.A. Blackburn Publication Date: October 19, 2013 Publisher: Pip & Grey Number of pages: 242 Recommended age: 10+ Summary (Amazon): For over a thousand years dragons have existed in secret . . . Peter Clark can build a robot from scratch and pick… Continue reading Dragon Defender Blog Tour