Sunday, November 27, 2016

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

My Bookish Itinerary - Cutie Pie's Shelf - Children's Book Review

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.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes & Illustrated by Doris Barrette

My Bookish Itinerary - Cutie Pie's Shelf - Children's Book Review

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.

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston & Illustrated by Rich Deas

My Bookish Itinerary- Cutie Pie's Shelf: Children's Book Review


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!


Monday, November 21, 2016

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

My Bookish Itinerary - Cutie Pie's Shelf - Children's Book Review

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...


Sunday, November 20, 2016

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

My Bookish Itinerary - Cutie Pie's Shelf - Children's Book Review

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. 



Tuesday, November 15, 2016

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.)

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Sparky! by Jenny Offill and Illustrated by Chris Appelhans

My Bookish Itinerary: Cutie Pie's Shelf Children's Book Review


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.


Sunday, November 6, 2016

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

My Bookish Itinerary Cutie Pie's Shelf Children's Book Review


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



Thursday, November 3, 2016

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.