ROOM FOR A LITTLE ONE

That cold winter's night
beneath the stars light

A Little One came for the world....

Take a seat near the fireplace this Christmas Eve with your little one, a few cookies and milk and read this beautiful story.

Merry Christmas!

A THOUSAND NEVER EVERS

Addie Ann is a Twelve year old girl living in a small town is Mississippi in the year 1963. Like most girls her age she enjoys being with her friends and playing with her cat. She has no idea how her small world will be come very big in a very short time.

The Civil Rights movement is just underway and it is soon to cross her path. The injustices of the world will meet her face to face. Protest and Klan meetings, church attacks and the like are things that will open her eyes to the world around her. How does she deal with this? What are her thoughts on the matters? What does she do about them? Read this wonderfully written coming of age story by Shana Burg and find out.

of THEE I SING A Letter to My Daughters

Can you imagine if every girl in the world had a father who would write such a beautiful letter to them, what kind of women would they become?

Well, we all may not be as lucky as Malia and Sasha but we can buy this book and still get a warm, wonderful feeling from reading it. I know I can't wait to read it.


Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn't make up for all the time we've been apart. I know how much I've missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me-about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn't seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldn't count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that's why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation.
I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potential-schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college-even if their parents aren't rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids and retire with dignity.
I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that you'll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the divides of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in each other.
Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our country-but when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free-that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responsibility. That was the lesson your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something. She helped me understand that America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made better-and that the unfinished work of perfecting our union falls to each of us. It's a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to what we know America should be.
I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the chances you've had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so much-although you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential.
These are the things I want for you-to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.
I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.
Love, Dad
Sources:Parade Magazine (The Seattle Times), January 18, 2009, pp,. 4-5.

KNUFFLE BUNNY FREE

Mark your calender for September 28 and go out and look for this winner.

THE KRATE KID ( UPGRADED )

Grab the kids, grab the popcorn and if you can still find this movie in theaters go see it right away! LOVED IT!

POOH BEAR

Hand in hand we come

Christopher Robin and I.

To lay this book in your lap

Say you're surprised?

Say you like it?

Say it's just what you wanted?

Because it's yours -

Because we love you!

THE SECRET LIVES OF PRINCESSES.....shhhh

Well, I don't know about you but I have read many a book about Princesses. Some were fantastic, some were good and some were just ok and then I found THIS ONE! It's full of secrets. You read that right, it's full of what really goes on with your average everyday, run of the mill Princess. Let me tell you, they have a lot going on under that tiara!

You will have to read this book to find out for yourself. After all, their secrets are safe with me.

THIRSTY FOR GIVING?

Greg Mortonson best selling book dealing with humanitarianism has now been adopted for the younger reader. If you are not familiar with his story in short, he was added by a Pakistani village when he became lost and ill while trying to climb one of the worlds largest mountains. He never forgot the people who helped him and he returned their kindness by building schools for the children. Since 1993 his schools have provided education for over 25,ooo students.

Who would not want to share this book with their child? It will teach them so many life long important lessons a few of which would be the fact that an eduction is not a given, that the world is not as big as you might think and right outside of your everyday box there is someone with an outstretched hand who is in need. Filled with new illustrations and up to date pictures this book will enrich anyone young or old who reads it.

Recommended for ages 8-12.

THOSE LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER READING

Here we are in the mist of summer. It's a real hot one this year. Lots of trips to the beach or pool are in deed the order of the day. That being said, taking along some reading material also a must. So, with no farther ado, here's a few I hope you will enjoy.



The Movie Ramona and Beezes opens soon and if you have not already, now would be a good time to read one of these delightful RAMONA books this one is a collection for a few favorites.
Here's a little background on Ramona, age four has an eleven year old sister Beezes as you can guess 11 + 4 does not always add up to happiness but who can resist a little sister with such charm and wit as Ramona? Not many and I bet you won't either.