Bugs in Shoes

Kids usually think of bugs as "yucky" or "gross."  However, Beth Wilder's new book, Bugs in Shoes is an adorable and fun read for your little tykes.

There's nothing icky about these bugs. The big, bold illustrations of these humorous insects are sure to be a hit.  There's boy bugs, girl bugs and baby bugs all wearing;

*  boots
*  shorts
*  suits
*  slickers
*  knickers
*  and so many more...

My personal favorite is bugs in shirts and bugs in ties - the illustrations bring a smile to my face every time.  Your kids will love this book.  It's so simple, yet so much fun!  In addition, the sentences used in this book are perfect for beginner readers - it's written in a "snappy sing-song" rhythm to help them retain what they've heard and learned.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!

Check out Bugs in Shoes on Schiffer's web site.

The Enchanted April

For Summer Reading Week, I thought I'd post my experience with 'Book Read 'Round the World Event, hosted by Carin B. of A Little Bookish

The idea was we were to choose a book (as a group) and send it 'round the world. My group chose, The Enchanted April (book review to follow) and Rikki from Germany sent me a wonderful little package of goodies from her home town of Nurnberg along with the novel.

This was a wonderful experience for me. I had a blast learning a bit about Rikki and Germany as well as shopping for the next recipient - Iris in Groningen, the Netherlands. Here's what Iris will be receiving from my hometown in Canada.

Now on to my review of The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Armin.

Could getting away from your everyday life actually leave you a changed person?

Four very different women all answer the same advertisement in The Times...

"... those who appreciate wisteria and sunshine…" are about to embark on more than a simple vacation to the Italian Riviera. They're about to learn some very valuable lessons about themselves and the people around them.

San Salvatore, a medieval castle calls to Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs Arbuthnot, Mrs Fisher and Lady Caroline Dester, who are all in desperate need of something; but what?

Husbands, loneliness, depression and cynicism are all part of the baggage that lands these women in the midst of a beautiful, old, magical castle.

Can they heed it's calling and tugging at their hearts? Will they actually grab onto a new way of thinking and a new way of life? Find out in, The Enchanted April.

This book was a wonderful read, written is a style that's long been forgotten, Elizabeth Von Armin, not only weaves a clever story, she also reminds us of what writing is all about.

Check out, The Enchanted April on Amazon.com or wherever classic books are sold.

A Chance to Say Yes

More hot summer reading continues today with, A Chance to Say Yes by Tina Murray.

Check it out!
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Their relationship started out as grade-school children and next door neighbours – Poppy and Heston - best of friends.

Heston gave Poppy many things – friendship, her first cigarette, but when Heston fled their hometown for fame, fortune and a very public career, Poppy tried to put her adolescent past and the biggest thing he left her with – a guilty secret, behind her.

Now twenty years later the predominant and gorgeous Heston returns home with a wife and child in tow.

“Truly, Poppy couldn’t blame Heston for coming home. She only wanted to avoid him. But could she?” {excerpt from A Chance to Say Yes}

Poppy dreamed and dreaded this day. Her unresolved feelings and passion for the hunky actor resurfaces and she must again face her biggest fear – the secret that only she and her uncle know about. That is until Poppy confides in her best friend, Sasha Bassett who has a deadly secret of her own.

A Chance to Say Yes by Tina Murray, is filled with intrigue, lies, deceit and romance. Set in sophisticated, subtropical Naples, Florida, this book gives the reader a glimpse into the glamorous, yet volatile private lives of her characters, with so many twists and turns it’s sure to keep you up reading well into the night.

Check out Tina's Blog at; http://tinamurray.blogspot.com/ or to purchase a copy of, A Chance to Say Yes click here.