Thanksgiving Blessings

Thanksgiving has come and gone and I hope that everyone had a joyous and blessed day. We truly have so much to be thankful for!

This weeks feature book is The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz. Young Ann Hamilton was less than thrilled about their move from Gettysburg to the cabin in the wilderness. She longed for her friends that were left behind and had never been lonelier. There were only boys and babies for miles around. She kept herself busy by writing in her diary, helping her mother tend to the garden and to her baby brother.

Her mother promised that when a special occasion arose they would take time off from their hardworking life and have a party. But special occasions didn't seem to happen-until one wonderful evening, when a stranger rode up Hamilton Hill and stayed for supper. Eventually Ann adjusts to her new life, the challenges she faces and realizes there is no place she would rather be.

A wonderful story to learn about the westward expansion and pioneer life. The Cabin Faced West is great entry book for the child who is just starting to read longer chapter books. You will thoroughly enjoy this adventurous read! Ages 8-12.

Blog Dust

I guess I have some serious blog dust to clear away. Unfortunately, we have gone through some serious changes, personally and profesionally, over the last several months, which has caused some slacking on my part. I will try not to sweat it because we know that life's troubles wait for no man, or woman in my case.

Please excuse our poor image location and quality. Blogger Beta is having technical issues with uploading pictures from your PC, so until it is resolved, I am afraid they will be looking rather crummy.

Now that we seem to be back on track, I will be featuring a new children's book every week. From babies to teenagers, we have some fabulous new titles that I am anxious to share.

This weeks feature book is Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. This Caldecott Medal winner is sure to be a family favorite. Jane Yolen has created a gentle poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as they go owling late one winter night. This treasured book is beautifully illustrated and sure to excite your child's imagination! Hardcover · Ages 5-10.