It’s Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr

February 18, 2013 by

I love the book It’s Okay to be Different because it shows the lils just exactly what different is: having no hair, to having different moms and dads, to having a dog as a friend, there’s no end to what being different is.  The point Parr makes is that it’s ok.  And sometimes the lil ones need to hear that from a book with pictures that make sense to them. Here I am reading it.  I hope you enjoy it {Read More}

Introducing Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

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#BBW Banned Book: ANGUS, Thongs and FULL-FRONTAL SNOGGING

October 6, 2012 by
angus

Hello, American-type chums! (Perhaps you say “Howdy” in  America—I don’t know—but then I’m not really sure where Tibet is either, or my lipstick) If you’re not laughing after reading the first lines from this book there is something wrong with you, like you’re missing your funny bone.  This is one of the funniest young adult books I’ve read in a while!  The main character, Georgia Nicolson, reminds me of a young Bridget Jones: endearing and goofy. This is a character {Read More}

Introducing Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

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#BBW Banned Book: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

October 5, 2012 by
safranfoer

Given that the movie version of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer came out recently, and the title has been challenged or banned, I was reminded that I’d read and reviewed this lovely little one.  I thought you might like to revisit it with me to see how much I enjoyed it. As always, book is BETTER.   “What about a teakettle? What if the spot opened and closed when the steam came out, so it would {Read More}

Introducing Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

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#BBW Banned Book: Go Ask Alice – UPDATE

October 4, 2012 by
Unconventional Librarian 4paws

Wow. Go Ask Alice is my current read for Banned Books Week. And all I can say is: Wow. Seriously.  Supposedly based on a diary of a young teenage girl, the book had me gripped from beginning to end. I’m sure the book was banned due to its drug use and sex references. But, unlike some books (and many movies) these  experiences are NOT glamorized at all. At ALL.  The main character (whom I do NOT believe to be named {Read More}

Introducing Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

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When you Gotta Go by William Tellem

September 5, 2012 by

If you’re afraid of potty humor then don’t watch this video.  As you can see from the video, I’m almost laughing as I read the book.  It was given to me because I enjoyed it so much.  I am honored and flattered to have received this book.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. When You Gotta Go is published by Swordpen.com, “sharp stories for keen kids”.  I am in love with this publisher.  Need more multicultural {Read More}

Introducing Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

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Seriously, Just Go to Sleep by Adam Mansbach

September 3, 2012 by

Here’s a bed time story for kids.  This is the CLEAN version of Go The FOK to Sleep.  It’s equally as funny and endearing.  I hope you enjoy it. You’ll notice that there are children and parents of different colors in this book YAY!! Four paws for ethnic diversity! Introducing Pammy PamPammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves {Read More}

Introducing Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

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The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy by Nikki Loftin

August 21, 2012 by
SINISTER Cover

I have had the complete pleasure of participating in The Sinister Sweetness Blog Tour 2012 featuring Nikki Loftin’s book, The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy! From Goodreads.com: When Lorelei’s old school mysteriously burns down, a new one appears practically overnight: Splendid Academy. Rock-climbing walls on the playground and golden bowls of candy on every desk? Gourmet meals in the cafeteria, served by waiters? Optional homework and two recess periods a day? It’s every kids’ dream. But Lorelei and her new {Read More}

Introducing Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

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Honey the Hero by Emlyn Chand

July 10, 2012 by
honey

As you know, I love  kids’ books. I also love books about animals.  A perfect combination is a book for kids about animals! Know what’s even more perfect? Animals who talk and have feelings.  I love it.  Can’t get enough of it.   So I was thrilled when my bestie Emlyn Chand of Novel Publicity begged asked me to review her kids’ book Honey the Hero.  Honey is a little birdie who wants to be a superhero.  What’s not to {Read More}

Introducing Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

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Preschoolers and the Olympics UPDATE for 2012

July 9, 2012 by
027

I’ve decided to reblog this post because this being an Olympic year, I thought it might be fun to revisit.  I happen to LOVE the Olympics! So I’ve been doing the Olympics theme this summer with my preschoolers.  You would think that there are lots of books available about the Olympics. And there are,  but hardly any of them are appropriate for twos and threes.  About the only one I’ve discovered is from The Backyardigans! Anyway, I’m enjoying this theme {Read More}

Introducing Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

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The Talisman of El by Alecia Stone

July 8, 2012 by
talismanofel

Here’s a brief synopsis: WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE WAS A LIE? One Planet. Two Worlds. Population: Human … 7 billion. Others … unknown. When 14-year-old Char­lie Blake wakes up sweat­ing and gasp­ing for air in the mid­dle of the night, he knows it is hap­pen­ing again. This time he wit­nesses a bru­tal mur­der. He’s afraid to tell any­one. No one would believe him … because it was a dream. Just like the one he had four years ago – {Read More}

Introducing Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

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