Let’s celebrate – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory turns 50 this month! Written by Roald Dahl, it was published in 1964 and has become a classic of children’s literature. Yes, there have been 2 movies and a musical made based on the story but I still prefer the book. It is the tale of Willie […]
Books
B is for Book Bag. What’s in yours?
I must admit, I am a bit of a bag lady. I have quite a collection and always seem to find a new bag to take along. I have tote bags, book bags, over the shoulder bags and back packs. There’s a just right bag for every trip. I tend to carry too much “just […]
A is for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
While checking in on some of my favorite blogs, I learned that there is a challenge to bloggers to make 26 blog entries this month, each focusing on each letter of the alphabet. Since adventure is my favorite A word I am returning to my favorite childhood book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, written by Lewis […]
Scarecrow Books
Scarecrow Books Some of my favorite characters just happen to be scarecrows. After visiting the Cambria Scarecrow Festival, I decided to revisit some of my favorite books featuring scarecrows. The Scarecrow’s Hat by Ken Brown When Chicken admires scarecrow’s hat, Scarecrow admits that e would rather have a walking stick because his arms are tired. […]
Hooray! It’s a Field Trip Day!
There’s nothing more exciting than Field Trip Days. It is the chance to get out of a desk and do something different. Lunch is packed in a paper bag. You line up and board the bus and head off! You can also go along on a field trip with friends in books. Here’s a few […]