Category Archives: Book Reviews

Mason Sells Lemonade as a Free-Range Kid

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Anne Crumpacker

Mason adores the water. She says she wants to be a marine biologist when she grows up and she can swim like a fish. So, naturally she wants a “real” mermaid tail! Typical to my usual parenting style I told … Continue reading →

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Best Picture Books of 2011? Ask your kids if they agree.

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Anne Crumpacker

Maria Popova, of the Atlantic has complied a list of her favorite picture books for 2011. Click on a picture to be transported to it’s Amazon.com page:                             And the one I just can’t agree … Continue reading →

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Mortality and Death- Children’s books

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Anne Crumpacker

A reader just asked me if I could recomend some secular children’s books regarding mortality and death. Here is a nice list of picture books on Amazon.com. The list author says: “The books on this list deal with the issue of … Continue reading →

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The Oxford Essential Guide to Writing- go ahead and laugh!

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Anne Crumpacker

The Oxford Essential Guide to Critical Writing (Essential Resource Library) by Thomas S. Kane OK, so now you know what I am currently reading, I can hear the snickers! But I suddenly have readers on my blog, and I desperately … Continue reading →

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