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“Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?” by Brianna Caplan Sayres

A Hard-Boiled Mystery Illustrated by Mark Fearing A Hen Party This entire story is told tongue-in-cheek with all kinds of chicken references.  As Inspector H. Poulet attempts to solve the mystery of why the chicken crossed the road, phrases such … Continue reading

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“The Big Fort: The Forest School,” by Ruth Symons

Sebastian Braun Illustrator Forest Fun This is a great book.  It tells a story, but at the same time it teaches lots of lessons. A group of four animal friends gather in the woods where owl teaches them many things … Continue reading

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“Where’s the Witch?” by Ingela P. Arrhenius

A Stroller Book A Small Package This is a cute book from the line of lift-the-flap books, but smaller so it easily fits in the hands of little ones.  Even though smaller, it still contains all the fun things the … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free or Regular Hawaiian Cake

This is an easy-to-make cake that is special enough for birthdays!

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“Hurry, Kate, or You’ll be Late,” by Janice N. Harrington

Illustrated by Tiffany Rose A Reason to be Late! This is a sweet story about Kate and her daddy, that answers the question of why Kate was late.  To do that, the story tells about all the things Kate and … Continue reading

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“First Comes Marriage Then Comes Murder,” by Donna Mumma

A Women of Wynton’s Mystery The Curse of the Bridal Gowns! The ladies at the Wynton’s Department Store are at it again, this time trying to stop a smear campaign that involves the much-loved Miss Vivien who runs the bridal … Continue reading

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“Oh Dear, Look What I Got!” by Michael Rosen

The Wrong Package! This is a fun book about a boy who is attempting to buy one thing, but the store gives him something else entirely. For instance, when he goes to get carrots, he opens the purchase to find … Continue reading

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Texas Style Spanish Rice, Naturally Gluten Free

 This is a good take on Spanish Rice, you will like it! 1 chopped onion bacon grease 3 Tablespoons butter 8 slices bacon 2 cups uncooked Jasmine rice, NOT instant rice 2/3 cup Pace Picante Sauce or picante sauce of … Continue reading

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“Seven Babies,” by Forest Xiao

Surprise! One day, a box with seven babies appears at the door.  So begins a very funny tale that shows what could happen if seven babies came to the door, and you tried to take care of them. They babies … Continue reading

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“Mistletoe and Mayhem,” by Janice Thompson

Wedding Bells are Ringing! RaeLyn is getting married and has an amazing wedding planned. She is holding the ceremony outside, at her parent’s farm…in December. Friends and family will sit on haybales covered with homemade quilts. A week before, a … Continue reading

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