Top Ten Tuesday: SNOW

 This week's topic is all about the weather. I love a book that showcases snow. Here are some snowy covers of books I'm looking forward to reading. 

I'm a little behind on this series, but still looking forward to this one!

Bonus: Currently Reading and Loving!

Picture Book Wednesday: Snow Board Books

We got some new board books about SNOW in at the library - just in time for my winter story time.

 This book is all about friends having fun outside in the snow. 

This is charming - I love the illustrations. And it's part of a seasonal series. If you like this one, be on the lookout for the rest.

An alphabet book about snow and winter. 

The illustrations are great and there is lot of vocabulary here. I even had to look up one of the words. A great book to share.

If you're looking for something more scientific - this is your book. But it also talks about playing in the snow. 

A great mix of information and fun.

What do you like best about snow? 

Picture Book Review: Best in Snow

Celebrate the wonders of snow in the forest while explaining the water cycle.

My Thoughts: Gorgeous illustrations make this book a delight for readers as they learn about the science of snow. Not a lot of text, but it this book is perfect for sharing.

Cover Thoughts: Beautiful
Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for ALL libraries

Home for the Holidays

I'm going to Vermont for week to spend the holidays with my family. It's going to look like this:

hopefully that means we'll go sliding, maybe skiing, and I've been promised that this year, I'm allowed to try my sister's new snow shoes. I'm hoping for snowball fights followed by hot chocolate and cookies (in that order). Mostly I'm just looking forward to seeing everyone. And especially a few faces when they open their presents.
And of course, I'm bringing home several special books to read during the week, is seven too much or not enough? I'm thinking it's just about right...but we'll see.

Happy Holidays Everyone
I'll be back soon with my thoughts on Forever Princess

Books to read while dreaming of Snow

Let it Snow contains three short stories that take place in the same town during a blizzard that starts Christmas Eve.
Maureen Johnson: Jubilee Express
Jubliee's parents are arrested on Christmas Eve, forcing her to take the train to her grandparents' house in Florida. However, the snowstorm forces the train to stop for the night. Jubliee gets off the train when she spots a Waffle House, hoping to find some refuge. She meets a boy instead who insists on bringing her home for the holiday. Could she find love during the holidays that started out so badly?
John Green: Cheertastic Christmas Miracle
Three best friends sit watching a james Bond movie marathon when they recieve a phone call. There are 14 cheerleaders at the Waffle House, having been stranded from the train. Their friend calls them to intice them to the Waffle House. They set out on the journey through the storm. The streets are in no conidtion to drive, but the three attempt to cross town. The two boys have different thoughts about cheerleaders, but Duke (the girl) is only going for the hash browns. They race to the restaurant, but on the way, things change. Do cheerleaders make the best girlfriends? Or do friends?
Lauren Myracle: Patron Saint of Pigs
One night at a party, Addie hooks up with another guy in wake of a fight with her boyfriend. Now she's super depressed and isn't sure what to do. She writes her ex-boyfriend an email and hopes that he'll meet her at Starbucks. When he doesn't show, she goes across the street and chops off and dyes her hair. Then she wallows in grief and finally calls her best friends. They come over to console her, but they end up sharing the truth about Addie. She's self-absorbed and doesn't see the world around her. She vows to change, even though she has no idea what they are talking about. As the new day dawns, she comes to understand their concern. Can she become a better person and win back her boyfriend?

I liked this book, which didn't really surprise but, but generally I do not like short story collections. Mostly because I find that they would make great books instead and I'm always wanting to know more. However, these stories were long enough for me to enjoy the characters, the changes, and the outcomes. I really liked how the stories were all set in the same town and characters from each story appeared in other stories, intermingling in the best of ways. The perfect winter romance tales to enjoy on a cold day.

Try also: Fireworks
and Mistletoe

Lexi and Cameron have been together for so long that she feels they've lost their spark. She has no idea how to regain it back, but she does know that come next year things with be very different as they head to college and move on with their lives. Lexi has planned the next few stages of her life and they do no coincide with Cams. She figures "Why wait for the inevitable?" Lexi can't break Cameron's heart, but she comes up with a plan to make him break up with her. She sets him up with a girl completely opposite of her and watches her boyfriend's politeness morph into something more. When they do break up, Lexi tries date other boys, but her heart isn't in it. When she's out on a date, she spies Cameron out with his new girlfriend and it pangs her heart. Did Lexi make a mistake letting Cameron go? And if so, will it be too late to get him back?

This Simon Pulse Romantic Comedy was different than the others in the same line. Mostly because the book dealt with getting rid of a boyfriend and then unhappy with the outcome. It took me a little while to wrap my head around the new scenario, but in the end, I really liked the idea. It became about flaws and second chances and mistakes made in relationships.

Try Also: So Inn Love
Kissing Snowflakes
and Breaking Up is Hard to Do