Children's Book review: The Children's Illustrated Book of Tarot

 

I've always been fascinated by Tarot Cards but I don't know too much about them.

This book takes the reader through the Major Arcana cards (22 of them) in a fun, easy, and understandable way to learn. 

The Layout: Each spread has a charming illustration, information about that card, and asks a question that will help understand the card. 

There are so many great questions, it's hard to pick a favorite, but I think I'll choose:

I love how the magician is about creating and the question is what did you create today.

For me, creating pieces of art, usually in the form of painting but sometimes card making or jewelry making fills my well. It's generally a peaceful activity and makes me feel better about myself and the world. I love that this card asks about creating something. 

This is the last painting I've created, and I wasn't pleased with it. It was for a work event paint night. I had the sky going well and then I messed it all up. The sky is supposed to be lighter. 

What have you created lately?

* Book sent for review 

Picture Book Review: Counting on Mom

 

This is a cute counting book with kids and moms.

Charming illustrations, this concept book is sweet. There are not a lot of words, so this would make a good read-aloud. And it's perfect for Mother's Day. 

Blog Tour: Pop-Up Planetarium

 

This book is perfect for anyone interested in the night sky.

So much information:

Constellations: the key stars, their stories, and where to find them

Zodiac Signs

A flashlight craft: for night vision

A star wheel

A way to see the stars inside

* this makes a perfect holiday gift

** Book sent for blog tour

Taylor Swift Pop-Up Party Recap

 At work, we've been missing the boat on celebrating Taylor Swift's new albums. But we decided to do a pop-up party (not advertised in our newsletter only on social media and in the library) 

We hosted one for teens and one for kids

Both made friendship bracelets. We had coloring sheets for everyone.

The teens had trivia questions:

What are the names of Taylor Swift's parents?

What was Taylor's job at the Christmas tree farm?

We read this book for the kids:

this is a super cute story with great illustrations! 

The kids had finish the lyrics like this one:

We handed out stickers and bookmarks

How it went:

It went really well - everyone seemed to have a great time. Everyone went home with goodies. We had a mix of people who knew all the trivia and lyrics and people who didn't know too many. I had such a good time. The only complaint was - next time make it longer!