Monthly Archives: May 2025

“Maisy Big, Maisy Small,” by Lucy Cousins

Maisy Hits the Big Time The fun begins with the size of this book, it is very large, measuring more than 11” by 11.” This book of rhymes states the opposite word on each page, such as Maisy fast and … Continue reading

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“The Pursuit of Elena Bradford,” by Ann H. Gabhart

The Husband Hunt Twenty-five-year-old Elena is reeling. First, the sudden death of her father. Next, the discovery that her father had lost all their wealth, and put them deeply into debt. Now, her mother has announced she has scraped together … Continue reading

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“Bunnies on the Bus,” by Philip Ardagh

Illustrated by Ben Mantle Oh No, Bunnies on the Bus! Get ready for some hilarity.  The bunnies are back, and this time they have taken over a bus.  As they zoom through the town, they ignore the bus stops, even … Continue reading

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“The Angel of Second Street,” by Barbara Tift Blakey

Poking the Bear! Ida is a naive young woman who loves Jesus and wants to tell the world about Him. She wants to convert the women of the red-light district, along with the members of Chinatown. But the way she … Continue reading

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Tropical Tea Naturally Gluten-Free

One half of a large Quiktrip cup of Pineapple Papaya Green Tea with ice 2-4 Tablespoons of Swerve, or sweetener of choice 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice Mix all together and enjoy. I don’t get anything from Quiktrip for this, … Continue reading

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“Let’s Be Bees,” by Shawn Harris

The Buzz! Get ready to have fun with this. Listen to the things around you, birds chirping, trees rustling, growling animals, and all the other sounds.  In this book, a child will be challendged to make all these sounds and … Continue reading

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