Tag Archives: children’s books

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

Posted on April 27, 2007 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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A Book Questionnaire

Posted on November 16, 2006 by sheila

Book Meme!! I got it from Heather. I love her answers – it’s always fun to see what other people were into, if they’re big readers. 1. How old were you when you learned to read and who taught you? … Continue reading →

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The Books: The Birds’ Christmas Carol (Kate Douglas Wiggin)

Posted on July 15, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Children’s books: Next book on the shelf is The Birds’ Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin I can’t remember where I got my copy of this book but I have had it for what feels like my … Continue reading →

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The Books: The Sword in the Stone (T.H. White)

Posted on July 13, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Children’s books: Next book on the shelf is

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The Books: Ballet Shoes (Noel Streatfield)

Posted on July 10, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction/children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild. There are a couple of important books I read in my childhood and this is one of them. Important, I mean, in terms … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on July 8, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction/children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) by J.K. Rowling. A massive swooping book (which, broken record, I could not put down) – with a tragedy at … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on July 7, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction/children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix by J.K. Rowling. Here’s the post I wrote directly after finishing the book. I was very taken by the cover … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on July 6, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction/children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire by J.K. Rowling. I had SUCH a blast reading this one in the series, in particular. Not sure why. I just … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on July 2, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction/children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) by J.K. Rowling. I didn’t know what excerpt to choose! The dementor appearing on the train? The patronus training? … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets” (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on July 1, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: YA/children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2) by J.K. Rowling. The books are so episodic that I found it hard to pick out an excerpt. Like – … Continue reading →

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