tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15776524817259730092024-03-23T07:06:05.658-04:00The Lion is a BookwormFormer library-youth-services turned book-loving-momCarrie Roerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577652481725973009.post-50419573793058025612017-12-11T07:24:00.000-05:002018-08-15T16:44:14.182-04:00#lifehappens <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Blogging is fun. I love telling stories, writing book reviews, sharing tips for raising readers. But when content doesn't come as easily as it used to, and months go by between posts, I feel like I've let myself and my readers down.<br />
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I'm going to park this blog for a bit. Maybe I'll come back to it, maybe I'll start fresh somewhere else <b>(<i>update: <a href="http://carrieroer.com/" target="_blank">find me here!</a></i>)</b>. Since books are still (and will always be) a huge part of my life, I'll still be heavily active on social media -- you can find me at the links below.<br />
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<li><b><a href="http://h4276.myubam.com/" target="_blank">SHOP Usborne Books & More</a> --</b> My online store will remain open, so you can still shop anytime if you need gifts or homework helpers. New titles are released every couple of months! If you want advice for finding the books you need, you can message me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelionisabookworm" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email me at thelionisabookworm at gmail dot com. </li>
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<br />Carrie Roerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577652481725973009.post-73894042047928328612017-10-22T07:00:00.000-04:002017-10-22T07:00:01.532-04:00NEW Kids Picture Books: Day 22<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"Hattie McFadden is a born explorer. Every morning she grabs her life jacket and paddles out in her canoe to discover something new on the lake, singing a little song on her way. When her singing draws up from the depths a huge mysterious beast, everyone in town is terrified — except Hattie, who looks into the creature’s friendly, curious eyes and knows that this is no monster. So Hattie sneaks out at night to see the giant — whom she names Hudson — and the two become friends. But how can she make the frightened, hostile townspeople see that Hudson isn’t scary or dangerous at all? Chris Van Dusen brings his colorful, perspective-bending artwork to this satisfying new story about acceptance, friendship, and sticking up for those who are different."<br />
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<b>My thoughts: </b>I looove Chris Van Dusen's work. This book has a great storyline to go along with the beautiful pictures, encouraging kids to stand up for what they know is right, even if adults don't seem to agree.<br />
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<b>Recommended Age: </b>4-8 years<br />
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Carrie Roerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577652481725973009.post-84153863679242116052017-10-21T07:00:00.000-04:002017-10-21T07:00:10.741-04:00NEW Kids Picture Books: Day 21<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>by Jason Carter Eaton & Gus Gordon</b><br />
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"catawampus (cat-a-wam-pus) n. 1. Diagonal or at an angle. 2. Askew, awry.<br />
The catawampus cat walks with a slant. And his skewed point of view has everyone in town looking at everything with fresh eyes. Even Bushy Brows Billiam who never notices anything, including what time class is over, spots the catawampus cat, and now he’s a star student! And when the town librarian sees the catawampus cat, she pulls the “wrong” book from the shelf, sending her into a life of adventure. The catawampus cat is in town and everything is about to change."<br />
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<b>My thoughts: </b>This is a cute book that encourages us to look at life from different angles. Who knows what we might discover! I kept wanting to tilt my head as I was reading. :) The ending was predictable, but still fun.<br />
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<b>by Candace Fleming & Lori Nichols</b><br />
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"This funny and irresistible picture book feels like a classic in the making. When Pig plops into his sty at bedtime, he finds Cow fast asleep in his spot. "Go sleep in your own bed!" he squeals, and sends her packing. But when Cow finally snuggles down into her stall, she finds Hen sleeping there. So begins a chain reaction of snoozing barnyard animals being awakened and sent off to their own beds, until every last one is in just the right place. Young children will delight in repeating the refrain "Go sleep in your own bed!" and laugh at the antics of these hilarious—and very sleepy—farm animals."<br />
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Carrie Roerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577652481725973009.post-81661434237192289842017-10-19T07:00:00.000-04:002017-10-19T07:00:18.479-04:00NEW Kids Picture Books: Day 19<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2gljD7T" target="_blank">Bird, Balloon, Bear</a> </i></b><b>by Il Sung Na</b><br />
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But Bird is too shy to introduce himself. Just as he musters the courage to say hello . . . it’s too late! Bear has already found a friend: a bright, shiny red balloon. Has Bird missed his chance? From the acclaimed Il Sung Na comes a charming and beautifully illustrated story about courage, kindness, and friendship."<br />
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<b>My thoughts: </b>Nothing too spectacular, this book has only a few words per page and will encourage kids to make new friends.<br />
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Carrie Roerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577652481725973009.post-45058419321672073192017-10-17T07:00:00.000-04:002017-10-17T07:00:07.845-04:00NEW Kids Picture Books: Day 17<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>by Stephen Savage</b><br />
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"The best thing about flight school is that Little Plane gets to learn how to sky-write! He adores practicing ARCS! He excels at practicing DIVES! But not everything is easy and fun. Little Plane loathes practicing LOOPITY-LOOPS. They make him dizzy. Find out what it will take to make Little Plane learn how to write in this little book about big dreams from award-winning author Stephen Savage."<br />
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Carrie Roerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577652481725973009.post-25455421842347697172017-10-15T07:00:00.000-04:002017-10-15T07:00:20.196-04:00NEW Kids Picture Books: Day 15<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2kONyqC" target="_blank">The Thing Lou Couldn't Do</a></i></b><br />
<b>by Ashley Spires </b>May 2017. 32 pages.</div>
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"This delightful picture book perfectly depicts what children go through when confronted with something difficult. With humor and endearing artwork, Spires sensitively portrays Lou procrastinating, making excuses, imagining alternatives and denying she cares. Ultimately, Lou faces her fear, and although she fails, the effort empowers her, encouraging a growth mindset. All the while, Lou's friends model compassionate friendship by offering to teach her how to climb and then moving the game. This book makes a perfect choice for a character education discussion about courage or resilience, or a life-skills lesson on facing challenges. The story also promotes the joy of imaginative play in the outdoors.<br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2yJSXFI" target="_blank">She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World</a> </i></b><br />
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"Throughout American history, there have always been women who have spoken out for what's right, even when they have to fight to be heard... <i>She Persisted</i> is for everyone who has ever wanted to speak up but has been told to quiet down, for everyone who has ever tried to reach for the stars but was told to sit down, and for everyone who has ever been made to feel unworthy or unimportant or small... This book features: Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Margaret Chase Smith, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor—and one special cameo."<br />
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"Today is a perfect day for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel. Cat is lounging among the daffodils. Dog is sitting in the wading pool, deep in the cool water. Chickadee is eating fresh seed from the birdfeeder. Squirrel is munching on his very own corncob. Today is a perfect day in Bert's backyard. Until Bear comes along, that is. Bear crushes the daffodils, drinks the pool water, and happily gobbles up the birdseed and corncob. Today was a perfect day for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel. Now, it's just a perfect day for Bear. Lane Smith uses perfect pacing and vibrant illustrations to emphasize the power of perspective in this hilarious picture book about the goings-on in Bert's backyard."<br />
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<b>by Camille Andros & Brianne Farley </b>March 2017. 40 pages.</div>
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2yKqI9L" target="_blank">Emma and the Whale</a></i></b><br />
<b>by Julie Case & Lee White</b><br />
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Carrie Roerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577652481725973009.post-8492200309663766502017-10-09T07:00:00.000-04:002017-10-14T08:03:32.015-04:00NEW Kids Picture Books: Day 9<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>by Hannah Barnaby. </b>June 2017. 32 pages.</div>
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"Best friends Garcia and Colette are eager to go exploring, only they can’t agree on where to go. Garcia loves everything about space (Stars! Planets!) and Colette is obsessed with the sea (Waves! Fish!). Staying home is not an option, so they each get busy. Garcia builds a rocket ship that’s snazzy and silver. Colette’s shiny submarine is perfect for deep-sea dives. And they wish each other well on their travels. It turns out the Milky Way really is amazing and the ocean floor is truly spectacular, but Garcia and Colette both realize they left something very important back home. Exploring your favorite place can be terrific, but maybe the company is more important than the destination."<br />
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<b>by Stephanie Graegin. </b>February 2017. 40 pages.</div>
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"When a young girl brings her beloved stuffed fox to the playground, much to her astonishment, a real fox takes off with it! The girl chases the fox into the woods with her friend, the boy, following close behind, but soon the two children lose track of the fox. Wandering deeper and deeper into the forest, they come across a tall hedge with an archway. What do they find on the other side? A marvelous village of miniature stone cottages, tiny treehouses, and, most extraordinary of all, woodland creatures of every shape and size. But where is the little fox? And how will they find him?"<br />
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"Do you ever feel like everything is terrible? Like nothing is ever right and you just want to hide under your pillow? Well Rabbit does, and he's not shy about sharing it. He whines, he complains, he moans, he grumps... until Bear has had enough and decides it's time for Rabbit to learn to appreciate what he has. Using nothing but the lowly common earthworm as an example, he teaches Rabbit a lesson about taking things for granted. Something the worm knows all about... Written in charming verse and featuring a delightfully domestic bear and a very surly rabbit, <i>There, There</i> is a fantastic tongue-in-cheek riff on the idea that 'it could be worse...'"<br />
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"Three little pugs named Bubbles, Bandit and Beauty live with their mother in the woods. One day, she tells them that its time for them to set out on their own. The pugs head out to build their own houses but can they steer clear of the Big, Bad Cat?"<br />
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"Queen Dog has ruled her castle with grace and majesty since she was a pup. Her people adore her. They provide her with delicious meals and shower her with attention. Lately, though, they have been a bit distracted and service has started to slip. Queen Dog tries her best to make do--but then a stranger moves into the castle! Who is this tiny newcomer commanding all the attention? A servant, or a pretender to the throne?"<br />
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Carrie Roerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577652481725973009.post-23273683638866788792017-10-03T08:00:00.000-04:002017-10-03T08:00:08.528-04:00NEW Kids Picture Books: Day 3<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>by Julia Donaldson & Helen Oxenbury</b>April 2017. 32 pages.</div>
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"Rabbit arrives home one day to hear a loud voice coming from inside his burrow: "I'm the Giant Jumperee and I'm scary as can be!" shouts the stranger. Rabbit's friends Cat, Bear, and Elephant come to help, but they're no match for the mysterious, booming voice. But who is the Giant Jumperee? Find out in this new read-aloud classic from internationally bestselling author Julia Donaldson, beautifully brought to life by award-winning illustrator Helen Oxenbury."<br />
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Carrie Roerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577652481725973009.post-60591487771828760092017-10-02T07:00:00.000-04:002017-10-02T07:00:16.537-04:00NEW Kids Picture Books: Day 2<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>From Amazon: </b>"From the creator of <i>Punk Farm</i> and the acclaimed <i>Lunch Lady</i> graphic novel series comes a hilarious romp about one little girl’s insistence that she does NOT need a nap. With vibrant, charming illustrations and a relatable main character, this hilarious story is the perfect reminder to parents and kids that you only miss out on the fun when you skip your nap!"<br />
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Carrie Roerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577652481725973009.post-91732832536627921262017-10-01T07:00:00.000-04:002017-10-01T07:00:06.767-04:00NEW Kids Picture Books: Day 1<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2x57qXu" target="_blank">If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't!</a></i></b><br />
<b>by Elise Parsley. </b>May 2017. 40 pages.</div>
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Day 1: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-1.html" target="_blank"><i>If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't!</i> by Elise Parsley</a><br />
Day 2: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-2.html" target="_blank"><i>Naptastrophe!</i> by Jarrett Krosoczka</a><br />
Day 3: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-3.html" target="_blank"><i>The Giant Jumperee</i> by Julia Donaldson & Helen Oxenbury</a><br />
Day 4: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-4.html" target="_blank">Mid-Season New Releases by Usborne Books & More!</a><br />
Day 5: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-5.html" target="_blank"><i>Queen Dog</i> by Bridget Heos</a><br />
Day 6: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-6.html" target="_blank"><i>The Three Little Pugs and the Big Bad Cat</i> by Becky Davies</a><br />
Day 7: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-7.html" target="_blank"><i>There, There</i> by Tim Beiser</a><br />
Day 8: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-8.html" target="_blank"><i>Little Fox in the Forest</i> by Stephanie Graegin</a><br />
Day 9: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-9.html" target="_blank"><i>Garcia & Colette Go Exploring</i> by Hannah Barnaby</a><br />
Day 10: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-10.html" target="_blank"><i>Emma and the Whale</i> by Julie Case & Lee White</a><br />
Day 11: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-11.html" target="_blank"><i>That's Not My Unicorn</i> by Fiona Watt</a><br />
Day 12: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-12.html" target="_blank"><i>Charlotte the Scientist is Squished</i> by Camille Andros & Brianne Farley</a><br />
Day 13: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-13.html" target="_blank"><i>A Perfect Day</i> by Lane Smith </a><br />
Day 14: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-14.html" target="_blank"><i>She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World</i> by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger </a><br />
Day 15: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-15.html" target="_blank"><i>The Thing Lou Couldn't Do</i> by Ashley Spires</a><br />
Day 16: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-16.html" target="_blank"><i>We're All Wonders</i> by R.J. Palacio</a><br />
Day 17: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-17.html" target="_blank"><i>Little Plane Learns to Write</i> by Stephen Savage</a><br />
Day 19: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-19.html" target="_blank"><i>Bird, Balloon, Bear</i> by Il Sung Na</a><br />
Day 20: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-20.html" target="_blank"><i>Go Sleep in Your Own Bed!</i> by Candace Fleming & Lori Nichols</a><br />
Day 21: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-21.html" target="_blank"><i>The Catawampus Cat</i> by Jason Carter Eaton & Gus Gordon</a><br />
Day 22: <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-kids-picture-books-day-22.html" target="_blank"><i>Hattie & Hudson</i> by Chris Van Dusen</a><br />
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<br />Carrie Roerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577652481725973009.post-71127325797025909962017-09-05T11:00:00.000-04:002017-09-05T11:00:05.148-04:00Quick Lit: Summer 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ahhh summer. Days of sleeping in, playing outside, and lots of reading. I actually didn't finish a crazy amount of books this year, but with lots of Kindle-usage during baby feedings, I did stay on track with my goals. I read 10 books from June through August, putting me at 27 of 36.<br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2wp5ITH" target="_blank">Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine</a> </i>by Gail Honeyman</b> - I'm not usually a fan of contemporary fiction. I'm much more likely to pick up something set in a different time (past or future) or with elements of fantasy. Regular people living realistic lives in current times just doesn't appeal to me... However, this one was recommended by enough people, and has a current Goodreads rating of 4.34/5 over 21,000 ratings, so I thought I'd give it a try. I actually really really enjoyed it!!<br />
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Eleanor's social skills sometimes made me cringe, but usually in a way that I was simply feeling sorry for her. It was vaguely reminiscent of <i><a href="http://amzn.to/2eviCJN" target="_blank">The Rosie Project</a></i>. I enjoyed watching her "normal" change little by little, and even though I figured out a couple of the major twists before they were revealed, it was a very satisfying story. One of my favorites of this year! I'm surprised this is the author's debut novel. I can't wait to see what else she writes.<br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2ep4HB2" target="_blank">The Lost Sisterhood</a> </i>by Anne Fortier</b> - This book contains two storylines set centuries apart -- one in modern Europe/North Africa/etc and one in ancient North Africa/Troy/etc. Not surprisingly I enjoyed the ancient storyline more. :) The modern story is of a woman who is a passionate believer in the ancient Amazon women warriors and goes on a journey to track down clues of their existence. The ancient story is a fictionalized version of what those Amazon women may have been like and where they journeyed.<br />
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I read this on my Kindle and didn't realize how long the book was. About the time I thought the story should be wrapping up I looked and was only barely 50% through it! I felt like there was quite a bit of unnecessary storyline, especially in the modern part of the story. I did push through because I wanted to see how the ancient story ended.<br />
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The one thing that I really enjoyed and appreciated about this book, though, was that it sparked an interest in looking up when the events of Troy took place -- I've always considered myself pretty knowledgeable about Bible history, but seeing on a timeline how those events and the rest of ancient history coincide was SUPER interesting. <br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2vPKf2y" target="_blank">The Other Einstein</a> </i>by Marie Benedict</b> - My husband is a math and physics teacher, so naturally I know a lot about Albert Einstein. This book (very well researched!) takes a fictionalized look at how Einstein's school years and successful career affected others -- specifically the woman he eventually marries. I'll be honest, I didn't really like the book very much -- not because of the quality of writing, but because as the story progressed I found myself feeling sorry for Mitza and wanting to smack Albert.<br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2wXtacc" target="_blank">Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World</a> </i>by Kristen Welch</b> - The world we live in is full of messages of "You deserve this". It's a mindset that is very dangerous for our kids to develop. I slowly worked my way through this book, part of a chapter at a time each morning, over the course of a couple of months. I took lots of notes and gained lots of ideas of things to put into practice. As my oldest is solidly into elementary school (2nd grade), she is at a very teachable age for growing a grateful, servant heart. When I finished reading it I wanted to start back over again right away! I don't often buy books, but I'm very glad I bought this one.<br />
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<b><i><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/2wXsZ0s" target="_blank">#Struggles: Following Jesus in a Selfie-Centered World</a> </i>by Craig Groechel</b> - Social media is one of those things for <a href="https://www.sammichespsychmeds.com/micro-generation-born-between-1977-1983-are-given-new-name/" target="_blank">my generation</a> that you either seem to love or hate. You either avoid it completely (or almost completely) or get sucked in and are addicted to it. I myself fall into the latter category. Sure I can take an occasional "screen Sabbath" (which I should do more often), but I do find myself reaching for my phone whenever I have even the slightest bit of downtime.<br />
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I love Craig's style of teaching -- we did one of his Bible studies in our small group a couple years ago -- and his sometimes blunt, to-the-point thoughts. I already know a lot of the "why" I shouldn't be connected online constantly, but often need the boost for "wanting" to disconnect, and that's what this book provides. Short chapters, lots of practical application, and more encouragement than guilt-tripping make me want to reach for this book over and over again.<br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2euXN0G" target="_blank">Like a River Glorious</a> </i>(Gold Seer Trilogy #2) by Rae Carson</b> - <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/06/quick-lit-early-2017.html" target="_blank">Earlier this year</a> I picked up the first book in this series and was pleasantly surprised! I've always loved stories set in the mid-to-late 1800s, especially in the gold rush and Oregon Trail era. This series also includes just enough magic to be different yet believable. Book three is supposed to come out in October!<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>The Ranger's Apprentice #5-8 (<i><a href="http://amzn.to/2wsxUTN" target="_blank">The Sorcerer of the North</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2vxaX4T" target="_blank">The Siege of Macindaw</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2wsTWG2" target="_blank">Erak's Ransom</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2epo5xR" target="_blank">The Kings of Clonmel</a></i></b><b>) by John Flanagan</b> - I started this series when I was in a reading rut <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/06/quick-lit-early-2017.html" target="_blank">last spring</a> and was searching for something YA that was available in OverDrive. I'm surprisingly hooked! Rather than being futuristic like so many YA books, it seems to be set more in the "Robin Hood era", with castles, longbows, knights, etc. The world that Flanagan has created gets expanded with each book, and has undertones of recognizable places like England and Scandinavia.<br />
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There are 12 books plus some companions, and I took a break after the first four <a href="https://thelionisabookworm.blogspot.com/2017/06/quick-lit-early-2017.html" target="_blank">earlier this year</a>. I couldn't stay away long though, and came back when I needed a sweeping easy read this summer. I've grown to love the characters so much, I'm going to be sad when the series is over!<br />
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Carrie Roerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577652481725973009.post-81016120306965333702017-06-17T07:30:00.000-04:002017-06-17T09:36:01.442-04:00The Lion's Tales: early June<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Summertime!!! Here's what we've been up to...<br />
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<b>1. School finished for the summer on June 9</b><br />
Rocky finished his 12th year of teaching, Abby finished 1st grade, and Ellie finished 4-year-old preschool. Now all five of us will be home together for 10 weeks! (I'm not sure whether I'm excited or anxious about that...)<br />
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<b>2. We've already spent hours at the Lakehouse</b><br />
Rocky's dad and stepmom live in the house that he grew up in from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year. We get to enjoy sun & swimming, waterskiing, pontoon-riding, sailing, and even Legos and board games and cartoons when we need a break. Penny doesn't nap the greatest there yet, but we do alright.<br />
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For Abby's birthday at the end of May, we got her a new bike without training wheels. Even though we live in a tight neighborhood, she always wants to ride her bike two houses away to her friend's house, and she even rode with Rocky to our softball game one evening.<br />
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<b>4. Abby & Ellie participated in Cheer and Tennis Camps</b><br />
This week and next week the high school coaches and sports teams offer 4-day camps for the elementary kids to learn about various sports. Both girls chose to do cheer camp (mornings) and tennis camp (afternoons) this week -- Abby will also do basketball camp next week. Ellie is pretty shy in new situations, so while she will jump around and say the cheers at home, she often sat on the sidelines.<br />
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<b>5. Penny turned 4 months old!</b><br />
How did that happen?! While her days vary from lots of 30-min naps one day to three good solid naps the next, she has been only waking up once at night (and sometimes not at all if we're out and about late). She rolls onto her belly all the time, and while she knows how to roll to her back, she often either forgets or chooses not to until she yells loud enough for us to rescue her. She loooooves music, whether it's singing to her before bed (she smiles around her pacifier and it's adorable) or sitting on Rocky's lap while he plays piano.<br />
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