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Jun 05

Wanted: Pink Flamingo

Today’s story time will feature Dan Yaccarino’s Lawn to Lawn. It’s a cross-country adventure story about a group of lawn ornaments that have been left behind during the family move and set out to find Pearl, the only one who knows they are real.

Can they make it? Will they be reunited with their very best friend? Or will the dreaded trash truck find them first?

Dan Yaccarino spins a quirky, funny tale of toys-come-to-life to remind us that home is where the heart is, and that no journey is too difficult when it leads to the one you love.

On another note, I’m in search of a pink flamingo for my yard. If you know where I can find one, please let me know!

And yes, I’m back at the shop full time-for the summer, that is. I’m lining up some mini-summer camps for July and early August. We just might be able to squeeze some things in for late June, too. Hope to see you all in the shop soon! Take care and till then…Sarah

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Jan 21

Time Tested Beauty Tips

Girls Book of Glamour One of the books we gave our daughter for Christmas was The Girls’ Book of Glamour: A Guide to Being a Goddess (Scholastic, $9.99). Ela hasn’t put it down.

She’s been organizing her bedroom and even set up “a salon.” She must have gotten that idea from page 76, “How to Create Your Own Dressing Table.” When I asked if she could paint my nails, she told me I needed to make an appointment. I only wonder how much she’s going to charge.

When I was picking at a pimple on my face the other day, she told me I shouldn’t do that, referring to page 25, “How to Deal with Zits.”

Two days ago, she came home from school with tights that she borrowed from a friend– she must have read page 22, “How to Persuade Your Best Friend to Lend You Her Clothes.”

At the moment she’s begging for some sunglasses–for she’s reading, “How to Convince People You’re a Celebrity.” It must also explain why she transferred the items in her book bag to this frilly one. Frilly Bag

There are more than ninety other “fabulous things you need to know” in this well priced hardcover. But buyer beware, you may discover your grooming essentials have gone missing and your preteen may suddenly begin pleading for beauty products she’s not old enough for. Nevertheless, the tips in the book are lots of fun. The Girls’ Book of Glamour has opened up a great dialogue between my daughter and I about caring for oneself and true beauty.

Here are some time tested beauty tips (author unknown):

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry
For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day
For poise, walk with the knowledge you’ll never walk alone

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Nov 21

Bull Rider & Giveaway

Many thanks to author, Suzanne Morgan Williams for stopping by our shop this morning for a book signing. We had a wonderful time listening to her speak about the writing process and publication of her novel Bull Rider.

Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer

Also, kudos to Suzanne, it was announced this past week that Bull Rider will be on the 2010 Lone Star Reading List and 2010 Tayshas Reading List. My husband read Bull Rider this past week and he really enjoyed it–he wanted his copy signed to him only. If you’d like a copy yourself, we have a few copies and signed bookplates, please call 956-968-READ.

I’m giving away two signed advanced reader copies of Bull Rider…just leave a comment congratulating Suzanne for her novel’s recent acclaim by Friday, December 4, 2009 at 11:59pm CST. I’ll be sure to let Suzanne know to read this post and your comments! Take care and till then…

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Jul 23

Look what’s coming out in October!

Make note, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days – Book 4, comes out October 12th! Take a look at the cover art which was revealed today by author Jeff Kinney.

If you didn’t know, Jeff is also the creator of Poptropica.com–”a virtual online world in which kids can travel, play games, customize their character, compete in head-to-head competition, and communicate safely with each other.” My daughter enjoys playing on this site–I must admit, I’ve gotten caught up in it as well when I tell her it’s time to log off.

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May 01

Buy Indie Day & Change the World Day

In case you didn’t know, today is Buy Indie Day and Change the World Day.

Buy Indie Day…From the IndieBound website, “The idea: buy one book—paperback, hardcover, audiobook, whatever you want!—at an independent bookstore near you.” Thanks to all my customers who have supported my independent business all these years!

Change the World Day There’s this nifty book out entitled, Change the World for Ten Bucks. It lists 50 simple actions one can do to help make the world a better place. Read more about the movement behind the new book here and check out this video…

…stop by our shop to check out our Change the World for Ten Bucks display and pick up a free postcard that you can send to someone that inspired you plus a nifty bookmark that lists 10 Actions that you can do to Change the World starting in our very own bookstore. Supplies are limited.

Have a wonderful day!

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Jan 17