Yearly Archives: 2016
Book Reviews For Kids By Kids- The Mark of Athena and The School for Good and Evil
For those of you who are looking for new books appropriate for middle grade that both boys and girls might enjoy, this is the place to look! Every month, a new book (or two) will be added for review right here and they will be reviewed by the best critics, KIDS! That’s right, the one’s who read them will be the judge! This blog is written by my quirky and adorable niece, Madelyn. She’s super sweet and quite ambitious in everything she sets her mind to. She’s quick to help and give hugs, two of my favoritist things! First, for …
Minotaurs: Punishment from Poseidon
The origin story of the Minotaur is one of punishment given by the god Poseidon to the disobedient King Minos of Crete. King Minos sacrificed his most prized bull each year to Poseidon, but one year a calf was born that was so exquisite he chose to sacrifice a lesser bull in order to save the prized one for himself. Poseidon was not fooled by the immolated calf, and punished King Minos by his wife, the queen gave birth to a half human half bull child. Since King Minos we have seen Minotaur in movies and books. In …
Falling for Apple Pie!
Falling for Apple Pie November is here and that means Thanksgiving is right at our doorstep, so I thought it would be fun to share some of my personal favorite pie recipes with you. After all, there is no dessert that says “home” or “holiday” like a pie. Here’s a holiday rhyme to start things off, When all the leaves are off the boughs, And nuts and apples gathered in, And cornstalks waiting for the cows, And pumpkins safe in barn and bin, The Mother says, “My children dear, The fields are brown, and autumn flies; Thanksgiving Day is …
Dress up the Reignited Book Cover Contest
Ah, to walk out your door and feel the chill upon your cheek as you gaze upon the street and see pops of yellow, orange, pink, green and gold! The smell of chimneys and fresh pine fill the air while sounds of wind rush through the trees and leaves crunch beneath your boots. The sun’s warmth lingers as the new wind carries an excitement that touches your soul. “Fall is here! Fall is here!”, our hearts shout with a twinkle in our eye and a lightness to our step. “Fall is here! Fall is here!” I just can’t help it, the beauty of fall excites me! I love …
November Thankful Contest and October Art Contest Winner!
Just days ago, the whole town was alive with music and laughter. Parades, carnivals, and parties; dancing, eating, and singing. Yes, it was Halloween. The adults danced and danced in costumes both scary and silly while the trick-or-treaters paraded the streets, feasting on skittles, sour pops and all sorts of sweets. The air was filled with excitement and magic that night but now, the streets and sidewalks have gone quiet. Costumes and candy wrappers litter the floor of the children’s rooms and the jack-o-lantern’s light has long since gone out. For those of you who participated in October’s Contest of …
November Book Club and October chat winner announced
A huge thanks to all who participated in the Goodreads chat with author Lori M. Lee during the month of October. As promised, one lucky participant is randomly chosen to win each month. What is in this month’s prize package? The winner will receive a book from Lori M. Lee and a book of choice from Colleen Houck (Tiger’s Curse, Tiger’s Quest, Tiger’s Voyage, Tiger’s Destiny, Tiger’s Promise, Reawakened or Recreated). And. . . the winner is Ashley Congrats! Now, it’s time to announce our November featured book of the month! Welcome to … If you’re just tuning in, or are new to …
Book Reviews for Kids by Kids-Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix
For those of you who are looking for new books appropriate for middle grade that both boys and girls might enjoy, this is the place to look! Every month, a new book will be added for review right here and they will be reviewed by the best critics, KIDS! That’s right, the one’s who read them will be the judge! This blog is written by my sugar ‘n spice and everything nice niece, Madison. She’s the best little helper around and a pure joy to be with. She has a sharp mind and has an infectious smile. She wants to be a teacher …
Falling for October
October is the month of apple festivals, family picnics, pumpkin carving, fireside cookouts, bountiful harvests, crisp days and bright fall colors. The summer evenings have gone to sleep while the air is growing wild with energy welcoming the October eves. When the pretty leaves carpet the ground and a chill is carried on the wind it’s time to dress in flannel and scarves and cozy socks. The apples and leaves, chimney smokes and pumpkin pies potpourri the air. The sun sets, the fire roars and hot soup, fresh bread and cider are laid on the dinner table. Now this, this …
October Book Club and September Chat Winner Announced
A huge thanks to all who participated in the Goodreads chat with author Josephine Angelini during the month of September. As promised, one lucky participant is randomly chosen to win each month. What is in this month’s prize package? The winner will receive Book Two of The Trial By Fire Series and a book of choice from Colleen Houck (Tiger’s Curse, Tiger’s Quest, Tiger’s Voyage, Tiger’s Destiny, Tiger’s Promise, Reawakened or Recreated). And. . . the winner is Yara Congrats! Now, it’s time to announce our October featured book of the month! Welcome to … If you’re just tuning in, or are new …
The Crocodile Temple of Kom Ombo
-before reconstruction The temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in Kom Ombo in Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty by Ptolemy VI Philometor (180-145BC) and it was added to by each new Ptolmy. During the Roman period even more additions. The building is special because it built for two triads of deities. There were two halls, courts, even sanctuaries and rooms for each god. The southern part was for Sobek, the god of fertility and the creator of the world with his wife Hathor and Khonsu their son. The northern part was for the …
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