This is a collection of my writing and correspondence with a few bits of poetry and random thoughts mixed in. I started this blog after learning that some of my letters had an uplifting quality.
In the pages of this blog you will find my real life trials and tribulations, the nature of what I think is truth, and the dust and grit of my real life.
'Monster Hunt: Exploring Mysterious Creatures with Jim Arnosky'
is a survey of cryptozoological creatures. I would say this book is a great one for beginners, but will fall flat with more experienced monster geeks. I will admit that knowing most of what was in this book made it something of a flat read for me, but this text may serve as a great bedtime story for monster loving children. Who should read this book? Monster loving children. Books read: 77 of 5000
'The Flying Fox Warriors' by Percy Trezise and Dick Roughsey is
the story of how the largest bat in the world came to be. In the world of some Australian Aborigines all creatures were once human and at some point they changed and became what they are now. In this book we see the creation of birds and bats as a result of tribal warfare. It should be understood from that point that this book may be too graphic for children. This is further illustrated by the bare butt warrior on the cover in the left hand corner. Who should read this book? People who can deal with bare butt warriors. Books read: 76 of 5000
'Myths and Monsters: From Dragons to Werewolves' by Laura
Buller is a book about monsters and history that may or may not be too graphic for your children. I will say that given that some of this is right out of history and some is more mythology and folk stories I would have like to see the author cite their sources. Then again this is a children's book and children's books are rarely so well put together. The defining factor of this book is 'are you okay with your child reading a book about a person who dips their bread in human blood?' If yes, then get a copy of this book. Who should read this book: People who can deal with bread dipped in human blood. Books read: 75 of 500
Creatures of the Abyss (Unsolved Mysteries)by Sue Hamilton is a book that talks both about facts and superstitions surrounding the
deep oceans. This book has a mix of illustration and photographs. All and all this is a text book, but it does have a few graphic images, particularly rotting sharks, that may upset your child. Then, some children will just think these images are cool and want to see more of them. This is a great book to get your child into biology and oceanography. Who should read this book? Second and third graders. Books read: 74 of 5000
'We're Going On a Lion Hunt' by David Axtell is a children's book
that has repetitive words that will help your child learn to spell. This book features two sister who go on looking for a lion through various features of the landscape. This is a great book for class participation as the wording is repetitive and the class will be able to follow along. This is a well illustrated book with fun colorful images that most children will love. However, these images will make your child wake up and have energy so this is not a good bedtime story. Who should read this book: Children early in the day. Books read: 73 of 5000
'How Spiders Make Their Webs' by Jill Bailey is a book about
spiders. It's not the most accurate of books, because not all spiders weave webs. This book is very informative but not all that entertaining unless your child is already engaged in the topic. There is a lot of good information here. It's just not meant to make you smile. The information is accessible, and the book is well organized. Who should read this book? People who want to know about spiders. Books read: 72 of 5000
'Black Duck and Water Rat' by Percy Trezise & Mary Haginkistas
is the story of how the Platypus came to be according to Australian aborigines. In this case a river rat takes a Black Duck as an unwilling wife and she is the mother of all Platypodes. If you're thinking of getting this book for your children it is a little on the violent side and the idea of a rat forcing itself on a duck is just bizarre. On the other hand this book is nicely illustrated and something I had never heard of before. Who should read this book? Adults Books read: 71 of 5000
