Monthly Archives: August 2012

“Little Kicker’s First Rain Storm” Written and Illustrated by Sandy Sprout

              Rain Rain Go Away! Have you ever been afraid of something?  Can you remember being frightened by rain or thunder storms as a child? If you have, then you will be able to … Continue reading

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“A Prayer for Little Kicker” Written and Illustrated by Sandy Sprott

              Count Your Blessings Little Kicker is a beautifully illustrated book designed to be read aloud to children.  Little Kicker is the story of a newborn donkey, and the parent’s desire for their little … Continue reading

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“The Scent of Rain” by Kristin Billerbeck

This is the story of Daphne Sweeten who is a “nose”.  She has a highly developed sense of smell that enabled her to get a dream job in Paris.  She gives it all up to return to the United States … Continue reading

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“Stranded–Ivy Malone Mysteries, Book 4” by Lorena McCourtney

 “Stranded” is the fourth book I have read in the Ivy Malone Mysteries written by Lorena McCourtney.  Ivy is a senior citizen who, in her recent history, has found herself in a number of sticky situations.  Situations so “sticky” that … Continue reading

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Desert Intrigue: The Adventures of John and Julia Evans written by Linda Weaver Clarke

  This is “Nancy Drew” all grown up.   If you liked the Nancy Drew books as a child, you will enjoy the books about the adventures of John and Julia Evans as an adult.  This is one of a series … Continue reading

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