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

Kid Lit Blog Hop Christmas Extravaganza: 12 Days of Book Gifts

Mother Daughter Book Reviews and Youth Lit Reviews are hosting a fantastic Kid Lit Giveaway Hop – Holiday Extravaganza this week! Book bloggers will be linking up to host fun giveaways for the holiday season.  Check out our giveaway below and enter through the Rafflecopter, along with many, many more on the link list.  Merry Christmas… Continue reading Kid Lit Blog Hop Christmas Extravaganza: 12 Days of Book Gifts

Come Sing, Jimmy Jo by Katherine Paterson

  Written by Newbery, National Book Award, and Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal winner Katherine Paterson The Johnsons are becoming country music stars. They’re on TV and the radio–and it’s all because of James. His voice and his guitar playing bring the songs to life, and make the audiences beg for more. Most kids would love… Continue reading Come Sing, Jimmy Jo by Katherine Paterson

9 Children’s Books about Appalachia

I grew up in the mountains of Virginia, right in the heart of Appalachian coal country.   Appalachia, the region itself, is mapped from Alabama to upstate New York (following the Appalachian mountains).  [Pronounced App uh lah cha] Within the region there are obviously a variety of cultures, topographies, and types of people; however, Appalachia certainly… Continue reading 9 Children’s Books about Appalachia

The Christmas Owl Book Blast

About the Book Title: The Christmas Owl Author: Angela Muse Illustrator: Helen H. Wu Publication Date: November, 2013 Publisher: Independent – 4eyesbooks Number of pages: 36 Recommended age: 3+   Summary A Barred owl becomes injured and must ask others for help. He promises to give back to those who have a generous heart and… Continue reading The Christmas Owl Book Blast