Tag Archives: children’s books

The Books: The Children of Green Knowe (Lucy M. Boston)

Posted on May 21, 2006 by sheila

Next on the children’s books: Next book on the shelf was given to me by Jean – The Children of Green Knowe by by L. M. Boston. Now – it appears that this book has been re-released – but my … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great” (Judy Blume)

Posted on May 16, 2006 by sheila

Moving along with my book excerpt project. I am now actually done with my history/american biography bookshelf, sniff, sniff. It didn’t take me as long to get through as the first bookshelf – because the first bookshelf is mostly plays, … Continue reading →

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4 for 3 – Kids Book Special!!

Posted on February 14, 2006 by sheila

So as a constant Amazon user I get offered special deals all the time. The latest special deal is 4 for 3. Buy 3 children’s books – get one free. This was perfect timing – coming right after this post … Continue reading →

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The Books: Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)

Posted on May 4, 2005 by sheila

Next book in my Daily Book Excerpt: We’re still in my oversized picture book area and the next book is Alice Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass, by Lewis Carroll. An all-time favorite of mine. I never get tired … Continue reading →

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The Books: Polar Express (Chris van Allsburg)

Posted on May 2, 2005 by sheila

Next book in my Daily Excerpt: We’re still in the picture book section . The following book is yet another one of the presents my sister Jean has given me. We in the O’Malley family REVERE good children’s books. This … Continue reading →

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The Books: “The Magic Finger” (Roald Dahl)

Posted on May 1, 2005 by sheila

Next book in my Daily Book Excerpt: We’re still in the picture book section. The following book was one of my favorites as a kid. My sister Jean gave it to me as a gift a couple Christmases ago, and … Continue reading →

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The Books: “When the Sky is Like Lace” (Elinor Lander Horwitz)

Posted on April 30, 2005 by sheila

Next book in my Daily Book Excerpt: I have written about this book before – and my long search to locate the book of my childhood that I thought was called “On a Bimulous Night” – which is why I … Continue reading →

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“In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines …”

Posted on April 27, 2005 by sheila

Today is the birthday of Ludwig Bemelmans, author of the beloved Madeline books. Here is a really interesting biographical sketch of him. I didn’t know any of it. Listen to this: When he was a teenager, his parents apprenticed him … Continue reading →

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100 Greatest Novels of All Time

Posted on November 11, 2003 by sheila

… as chosen by The Observer. I have read 37 of them. But, of course, being obnoxious, I have a couple of comments about some of the books: The Executioner’s Song? What? To have THAT book be on there and … Continue reading →

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Cherished Books

Posted on August 28, 2003 by sheila

I just moved, hired a company to do it for me because … well, because I just have too many damn books to move, and there is nothing heavier than a box of books. My former apartment was a 5th … Continue reading →

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