Tag Archives: Funny

“Go and Get with Rex,” by David LaRochelle

What Starts with a D? Join Rex, the dog, as he plays an alphabet game.  When a letter is picked, something that begins with that letter must be found.  Each time, when three different letters are called, none of which … Continue reading

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“To Catch a Coronet,” by Grace Hitchcock

Murder, Mayhem, and Matrimony! Because of her mother’s marriage, Muriel went from a lowly baker to the step-daughter of a fabulously wealthy man. Ever since, she has tried to behave the way society expects, but has failed miserably. Her antics … Continue reading

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“Mercy Watson is Missing,” by Kate DiCamillo

Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen But This Little Piggy Went Wee, Wee, Wee! Mercy, the favorite pig and family member of Mr. and Mrs. Watson, is missing, and they are beside themselves with worry.  The longer she is gone, the … Continue reading

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“All’s Fair in Love and Christmas,” by Sarah Monzon

Haul Out the Holly! Mackenzie has just found out she is pitted against her secret crush, Jeremy, for a promotion at work. It is Christmastime, and their boss loves the season, and promotes people who have the most holiday spirit. … Continue reading

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“Yummy Yucky” by Leslie Patricelli

Delicious or Awful! Enter the world of yummy and yucky as a baby discovers that not everything is good to eat.  For instance, blueberries are wonderful. But blue crayons are not good to eat, they are yucky. In the same … Continue reading

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“Phoebe Dupree is Coming to Tea” by Linda Ashman

Illustrated by Alea Marley A Perfect Disaster!   Children will love hearing the story of Phoebe Dupree.  Even though Phoebe is perfect in every way, and Abby has gone to a lot of trouble to make sure everything is just right … Continue reading

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“We Laugh, We Cry, We Cook” by Becky Johnson and Rachel Randolph

I had thought this was going to be a cookbook, and though it does have some recipes, mostly it is a book about mother and daughter team, Becky Johnson and Rachel Randolph. Becky and Rachel both provide some interesting reminisces about … Continue reading

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