Tag Archives: imagination

Update on the Once Upon a Time Challenge

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

It’s the beginning of summer, which means…a lot of things, actually, but among them is that the Once Upon a Time Challenge concluded yesterday. I had a lot of fun finding some books to fit the categories.  Here’s how the … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Diana Wynne Jones

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

After Diana Wynne Jones’ death a few weeks ago, I–like many people–wanted to go back and read some of her work.  I decided to revisit Fire and Hemlock.  This was a reread, and I selected it in part because I … Continue reading →

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Exploring the World of L. M. Montgomery

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

It occurred to me that I have not actually reviewed L. M. Montgomery.  She’s been woven throughout this blog, referenced here and there, but somehow I have not actually reviewed her yet.  Even though she’s among my top two favorite authors! … Continue reading →

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Breaking Out of the Story with the Three Pigs

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

For my second post on picture books this week, I want to talk about The Three Pigs, written and illustrated by David Wiesner.  Unlike the Grandpa and Uncle Wainey books, this wasn’t a beloved childhood story for me–but that’s because it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Grandpa’s Tall Tales

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

I thought I’d do something a bit different this week.  I was recently talking to some friends about favorite picture books, which has got me thinking in that direction.  I usually review children’s and young adult books, but my goal is … Continue reading →

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