Picture Book Wednesday: Pop Goes the Nursery Rhyme

 

The weasel seems to pop up in all the nursery rhymes - even ones they are not in. And maybe especially the ones they are not in. 

This is a funny book that readers will love. The note at the end of the book is a back story on how this book came to be. I do think that this book will help readers discover a new nursery rhymes again. 

Top Ten Tuesday: Thankful

 This week's topic is Thankful. 

This year, I'm thankful for so many things.

I have great friends and family.

I have two sweet dogs

I have a great job which allows me the good fortune to read SO many books.

I have my health

I'm thankful to all my favorite authors who wrote so many wonderful books that I read this year. And those who have books in the works that I will read in the future. 

And of course, thanks to all of you who are still reading this blog all these years later! 

Middle Grade Review: Hunt for the Silver Dragon

 

* Book 7 in the Curious Cat Spy Club *

Kelsey, Becca, and Leo are out hunting for lost animals when they come across a sheep with an arrow through its leg. They immediately call their parents to take over. Kelsey's mom forbids her daughter from investigating the matter - saying it's too dangerous.

This leads to Leo to advantage of an opportunity. He's hoping to change school and attend the gifted school. Becca and Kelsey have a massive fight over a boy. Becca's interested in the new volunteer at her mom's animal sanctuary. But Kelsey doesn't trust him. 

When the Sherriff asks Kelsey for some help, she's happy to go undercover and investigate. She's not happy to keep the truth from Becca. Will the friends recover? Will the mysteries be solved?

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I love the friendship moments and the animal moments. I love how many animals find forever home or are reunited with their families. I felt terrible about the friendship drama between Becca and Kelsey. And also terrible for the animals. There was such a cast of characters in this book. I had to keep turning the pages to see how everything turned out. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

 Source: Book sent for review

Library Recommendation: A fantastic mystery series for animal lovers. 

Picture Book Review: It's Taco Knight

In a kingdom, knights feed everyone dinner and everyone takes turns - until Taco Knight comes to town. Everyone loves Taco Knight, so he decides to make dinner every night. But having the same thing for dinner every night makes people cranky. They booed him. With a little help, he realizes what he's done and tries to fix it.

This is a funny story about dinner but also about change and variety. Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos.

Christmas Movie Reviews: Hallmark Movies

 

Here are a few Holiday Movie Reviews from Hallmark:

Christmas on Duty:

Military

Friends to Enemies to Lovers

Saving Christmas

The banter between the two leads was fantastic

Delivering the toys was sweet

The problems getting the toys were entertaining and I chuckled a few times.

I recommend this one.

Three Wise Men and a Baby

This is my 3rd watch

It's still funny

I love the nods to Three Men and a Baby

I adore the Christmas dance

Highly Recommended

A Royal Montana Christmas

She's a Princess, but loved the Christmas she spent on the ranch with her father. She goes back when the pressure of the royal world becomes too much.

Fish out of water

They met as children

Sweet Moments

The prep for the dance seemed a little over the top, but it worked.

I enjoyed this one; I'm a sucker for royal romances.

A Newport Christmas:

After her father tells her he's arranged her marriage to a man she's never met, Ella goes out in her sailboat where she sees a comet and makes a wish. She lands in 2025 - in the same boat.

Time Travel - the boat is mine - is entertaining

Woman has always been told she's too much

Spreading joy 

Sharing with those less fortunate

Finding home in a person

Fish out of water - Loved the Boss lady moment

This was a charming movie - high recommended

* I do think I recognized some places from Newport - but none of the famous houses.

Have you seen any of these? Did you like them?

Do you have a Christmas movie recommendation for me?

Mini Review: The Correspondent

1. My sister told me about this book

2. I LOVE epistolary novels

3. I couldn't put this book down

4. The ending made me cry

5. This gave me a book hangover

6. This debut author is one to watch

7. I loved the characters - they had so much pain but also hope

* this seems like it would make a great book club book

Mini Review: Joy to the Girls

 

Sequel 3.5 years later to She Gets the Girl

Hallmark Town

Figuring out the Future

Ice Skating

Gingerbread Houses

Christmas Tree Farm

One Bed

Meddling Family

Gifting Giving

* also secrets and not communicating 

This is a fun Christmas tale that is full of seasonal fun, sweet moments, friendship, and love.