Land of the Pilgrims' Pride by Callista Gingrich & Illustrated by Susan Arciero

Title: Land of the Pilgrims' Pride

(Ellis the Elephant)

Author: Callista Gingrich

Illustrator: Susan Arciero

Length: 28 pages

Publisher: Regnery Kids

Classification: Children's Book

Release Date: October 1, 2012

Source: Library Book

In the New York Times bestseller, Sweet Land of Liberty, Ellis the Elephant sets off on a quest to find out how America became a free and exceptional nation. Now Ellis is back and ready to learn about the birth of our great nation in Land of the Pilgrims' Pride. Written and illustrated by Callista Gingrich and Susan Arciero, Ellis once again educates and entertains as he discovers America's thirteen original colonies. Starting in Virginia, Ellis journeys through each of the colonies and learns about their unique characteristics. From Pocahantas to Benjamin Franklin, Ellis experiences life in Colonial America. Perfect for children ages 4-8, Land of the Pilgrims' Pride will delight young and adult readers alike while exploring how America began.

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Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes & Illustrated by Doris Barrette

Title: Thanks for Thanksgiving

Author: Julie Markes

Illustrator: Doris Barrette

Length: 32 pages

Publisher: HarperCollins

Classification: Children's Book

Release Date: August 17, 2004

Source: Library Book

Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks - the question is, where to begin? From the turkey on the table to warm, cozy cuddles, life is full of small things and bigger pleasures. But what is most important is being able to share them with family!Julie Markes reminds kids and adults alike about the little details that make each day enjoyable, while Doris Barrette's beautiful and striking illustrations bring her thoughtful words to life.

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10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston & Illustrated by Rich Deas

Title: 10 Fat Turkeys

Author: Tony Johnston

Illustrator: Rich Deas

Length: 32 pages

Publisher: Cartwheel

Classification: Children's Book

Release Date: October 1, 2004

This silly rhyming story about ten turkeys teaches children how to count backwards.
"Looky!" says a silly turkey swinging from a vine.Gobble gobble wibble wobble.Whoops! Now there are nine.
Girls and boys will gobble up this hilarious story about ten goofy turkeys and their silly antics: swinging from a vine, strutting on a boar, doing a noodle dance, and more. Veteran author Tony Johnston has written a joyful text, which first-time illustrator Richard Deas brings to life as wild and wacky fun!

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The Silly Turkey Party by Steve Metzger & Illustrated by Jim Paillot

Title: The Silly Turkey Party

Author: Steve Metzger

Illustrator: Jim Paillot

Length: 30 pages

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Classification: Children's Book

Release Date: November 2008

Source: Paperback

Oh No! Farmer Joe is Sick! Cassie, Wing, and Ollie will have to keep quiet during Thanksgiving dinner so they won't disturb his nap. But when uninvited guests crash the party, the turkeys wonder if they'll be kicked off the farm for good...

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The Leaves on the Trees by Thom Wiley & Illustrated by Andrew Day

Title: The Leaves on the Trees

Author: Thom Wiley

Illustrator: Andrew Day

Length: 24 pages

Publisher: Cartwheel Books (Imprint of Scholastic)

Classification: Children's Book

Release Date: July 1, 2011

Source: Paperback

THE LEAVES ON THE TREES revels in the sights, sounds, smells, and general feeling of the autumn leaves. 
Based on the classic song, "The Wheels on the Bus," THE LEAVES ON THE TREES explores all types of trees making the magical transformation from the green leaves of summer to fascinating foliage of fall. 

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Top Ten Tuesday #87:Ten Movies I Remember Watching While Growing Up

Top Ten Tuesday hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. Their blog can be found here.

November 15: Movie Freebie -- top ten all time favorite movies, top ten foreign films, top ten rom-coms, top ten 90's movies, top ten action flicks, top ten tear-jerkers, top ten movies your favorite actor/actress is in, top ten movies with PoC leads, etc. etc.)

Sparky! by Jenny Offill and Illustrated by Chris Appelhans

Title: Sparky!

Author: Jenny Offill

Illustrator: Chris Appelhans

Length: 32 pages

Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books

Classification: Children's Book

Release Date: March 11, 2014

Source: Library Books

The ingenious author of 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore and a brilliant illustrator and production designer of the Coraline movie have created a hilarious, touching picture book perfect for young animal lovers. Like the Caldecott Medal-winning Officer Buckle and Gloria, Sparky stars a pet who has more to offer than meets the eye. When our narrator orders a sloth through the mail, the creature that arrives isn't good at tricks or hide-and-seek . . . or much of anything. Still, there's something about Sparky that is irresistible.

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Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo Willems

Title: Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late

Author & Illustrator: Mo Willems

Length: 40 pages

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Classification: Children's Book

Release Date: February 28, 2006

Source: Library Book

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October 2016 Highlights

Wow, October was an extremely busy month for me. So I didn't spend a lot of time reading. It doesn't help that I am also in the biggest reading slump. I just haven't felt like reading. I have spent a lot of my month working on crocheting projects.