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.
Jordan is the story of Elmo being big enough for a bed rather than a crib. I have no memory of this coming of age moment myself, but I guess it has to be a thing.
Parents can use this book as a way of comforting their children in the light of this change. I can't say I have ever heard of this problem, but it may exist and this book may stop it before it starts.
Who should read this book? Children who will soon give up the crib. books read: 219 of 5000
Perl Kingsley is the story of a wild west town plagued by a googly-eyed cookie bandit. This is before we worried about our kids getting diabetes and the world was a simpler place.
It's a funny little story that teaches children basic words and makes them laugh. I mean, we have no reason to fear the cookie thief, but the town's people all shiver in their boots at him. Who should read this book? Children learning to read. Books read 218 of 5000
Book" by Jon Stone is a Sesame Street book featuring everyone's favorite blue monster, Grover, begging you not to read to the end of the book. His reason, to keep you from the monster that is at the end. Parents can relate to that as they read this to their little monsters and try, and fail, to sound like Grover. Who should read this book? fans of Grover. Books read 217 of 5000
'Bat Boy and His Violin' by Gavin Curtis is a book about a bat boy
for one of the last segregated baseball teams. This bat boy is, as the title says, a violinist who loves his music. It turns out he makes a poor bat boy but can make other contributions to the team.
Overall, this is a book about acceptance. The boys father has not accepted his music and the team of men are not accepted in society. This is a book that shows a world were thing can happen on a large and small sale, and I liked it so much I've read it at least six times.
'Let's Talk about Being Destructive' by Joy Berry is another
educational book in the 'Let's Talk About' series. This is a group of books that teach children how to think about their actions. I was lucky enough to stumble across a few volumes of these books and I've enjoyed every one I've read. I would have to say this book that focuses on what looks like an Asian family and their misbehaving son is more poignant than some of the others. It's an A+ book when the normal books are just A. Who should read this book: Everyone Books read: 215 of 5,000
Cinderella by Barbara McClintock is a book that exists to have
pretty pictures in it. You get a variation of the story of the father in this particular version. He is still alive in this version but he does nothing to protect his child. In truth, there is a greater sadness to the story and the child abuse is bothersome. Who should read this book? Fans of the story. Books read: 214 of 5000
"Mondo Animals Platypus" By Joan Short, Jack Green, and Bettina
Bird is a book about the platypus and it's life style. This truly interesting animal is presented clearly in this text designed to inform more than entertain. I have to admit these little creatures fascinate me so I read this book at least twice, but it will not go over as well with someone who is not an animal lover. Who should read this book? Animal Lovers Books read: 213 of 5000
