Mini Review: Dawn Study

Despite everything, Yelena and Valek have created their own family with all their friends but before they can ride off into the sunset, they must do what they can to stop their countries from going to war.

The Good:
The characters
The danger
The action
The magic
The banter between characters
The friendship/family
The Plot twists
The Romance

The Bad:
The series is over!

Final Thoughts: I have loved this series since I devoured Poison Study. I'm sad that it's over, but what a fantastic series. It never disappointed me. I can't wait to see what Maria V. Snyder comes up with next!

Picture Book Review: A Hat for Mrs. Goldman

Sophie thinks knitting is hard, so she helps her neighbor by making pom-pom for her hats. Mrs. Goldman gives her hats to everyone in need, but she doesn't have a hat of her own. Sophie works hard to change this.

This book gave me ALL THE FEELS - so heartwarming and sweet. I love Sophie's creative side and how she creates a hat for her neighbor. I love that this book focused on knitting - not something you see a lot in children's books. I also loved the dinosaur sweater for the dog. A wonderful story with great illustrations to share all perfect for all library collections.

Top Ten Tuesday: Recently Devoured Books

This week's topic is recently devoured books (Read in one sitting). It's rare that I read a book in one sitting, just because of timing. But here are a few recent books that I didn't want to put down.

- meme from The Broke and the Bookish 

Read in one sitting:

Didn't want to put down:

What book have you read recently that you didn't want to put down?

Romance Review: Four Weddings and a Sixpence

Four best friends from Madame Rochambeaux’s Gentle School for Girls find a sixpence in their mattress. They determined that it will be their lucky sixpence and help them find a special suitor.
Anna needs to marry in a hurry in order to save her inheritance. She's running out of time and love doesn't seem to be in the cards for her.

Cordelia invented a fiance to keep her aunt from throwing her into the path of men. Now that she's invited to a wedding, she must show up with the man, but first she'll have to convince him of the scheme.

When it's Elinor's turn for the sixpence, it's stolen from her. The man who took it isn't going to give it up - unless it's for a price.

Beatrice doesn't believe in the luck of the sixpence, but she's promised her friends to give it a try. Could the rude man in the shop be someone of interest? 

My Thoughts: I picked this one up because I adore Julia Quinn and I was so happy I did. I really enjoyed these girls and their stories. I would have liked more interaction between the friends. I loved seeing them meet their romantic interests. I liked that they were spirited. I loved Beatrice for her love of astronomy. An entertaining read!

Cover Thoughts: Not my favorite, but I can see it's appeal
Source: My Library

Summer Reading: Build a Better World (7)

I know it's March, but summer will be here before you know. Deadlines are looming for performers and/or community magazines. I've started pulling together ideas on Pinterest. I'm planning to concentrate on building activities and STEAM programs. But Pinterest as so many great ideas that it's hard to choose. So I'm sharing my Pinterest finds. I hope you find them useful.

Here is a look at some more kid friendly programs.  

Draw a Castle 

Create a Box Car

Art with Legos

Create a Reading Cave

Bridge Challenge 

Fairy Tale Books

Since Beauty and the Beast is out today, I thought I'd roundup some YA and Middle Grade fairy tale reads.

Beauty and the Beast:

Mulan:

Cinderella:

Sleeping Beauty:

12 Princesses Dancing:

Snow White:

Little Red Riding Hood:

Arabian Nights:

All: 

Other favorites I missed?