Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke; ill. by Lauren Tobia Kane Miller, 2010 111 pages If a roving pollster were to ask you to describe Africa in one word, what would you say? If your vision of Africa has been formed primarily by the popular media, you'd probably say something like "war-torn" or "destitute." After all, the … Continue reading Anna Hibiscus
The Gingerbread Girl
The Gingerbread Girl by Lisa Campbell Ernst Dutton Children's books, 2006 32 pages Retellings of classic nursery stories are as plentiful (and sometimes as grating) as the sand on the seashore, but every now and then an author manages to turn out a clever, engaging version of a familiar tale. My favorites tend to be … Continue reading The Gingerbread Girl
Reading Like a Girl is a Finer Thing
My friend Amy over at The Finer Things in Life is giving Read Like a Girl a little link love this weekend! Amy posts about all the simple, daily things (like working in the garden with her toddler, or having an ice-cream "date" with her oldest) that make mothering such a special experience. She's frank, … Continue reading Reading Like a Girl is a Finer Thing
Read Like a Girl 