Happy Monday Everyone!

 How is everyone today?  Has your child went back to school yet?  If not I bet they will soon.

Most of the schools in my area either went back to school last week or will this week.

I love this time of year and when I was teaching I loved getting my classroom ready for my students.

It is a wonderful time for teachers and students.

I have found some cute Back-to-School books that parents or grandparents can share with their child or children to help them get back in the mood for school.

The one I am going to share today is a cute book and there are three other books about Betsy going back to school.  So check them out too especially if you have a child in the first, second, and fourth grades.

Back to School with Betsy

by

Carolyn Haywood

Betsy is excited about back to school and being in third grade until she realizes that her favorite teacher is getting married and won't be teaching anymore. But things change quickly for Betsy with a new teacher, new things to learn, a wedding, and a new neighbor in the spooky house next door.

Betsy and her friends have a wonderful school year with many activities and even one big surprise that Betsy thinks is the most" wonderfullest"  thing that ever happened.  So check out this cute book about going into third grade. This is a chapter book  so you and your child could read it together.

Happy Reading!!!

Hello Friends!!!!

How are all of you?  I have been busy with some things and I haven't been able to write on my blog for a few weeks.  I hope to be back now because my favorite time of the year is coming, FALL!!!!! Is everyone ready for fall like me?

School started today where I live so fall is just around the corner.  I miss getting my room ready and meeting my new students at the beginning of the new school year.  I loved teaching and everyone of my students were very special to me.  So I wish all the parents and especially the children a great year when your school starts.  I hope your children will love their teacher and love reading.  Both of those are very important.  I loved shopping for new school supplies every year for my children and my students.  I still buy a few. :) 

I thought I would share a great Back to School book that you might want to share with a young child going off to Kindergarten to 4th Grade.  I am sure they would enjoy this  cute book about Arthur and DW's  first day of school.

Arthur's Back-To-School Surprise

by

Marc Brown

Who doesn't love Arthur and his family and friends?  I love the Arthur books.  I would suggest checking them out for your child.  Arthur and Dw are out school shopping with their mom for the first day of school.  They go to the store and buy a  binder, crayons,pencils, pens, etc. for school.  Mom tells them to pick out a backpack and they have a problem because they both want a Bionic Bunny backpack.  They end up buying one for Arthur and DW too since she won't pick another one.  After that they get some new shoes and clothes and head home.  Arthur fills his new backpack with his school  supplies and DW  fills her backpack with Mary Moo-Cow!!!  The next morning they eat breakfast and mom says time to go and they both pick up their backpacks and head to the car.  Something happens at school with the backpacks which turns out to be a surprise for Arthur.

 Check out this cute Back to School book and share it with your children before school starts for them.

They will enjoy it. 

Happy Reading and Happy Back to School to the teachers and students!!!

Bonjour mes amis!!

How is everyone this warm July day?  I went to church and enjoyed the sermon and the singing.  This afternoon I thought I would write a little here on my blog. How is your reading coming this summer?  Are your children reading any good books?  I sure hope so.  I know that school starts here August 12.  So summer is drawing to a close for the children. So I hope you will take these last few weeks to enjoy your time of freedom with your children and grandchildren. I have been enjoying some good books and I have read some cute books for young girls who love tutus and ballet.

The book I would like to share today is...

Pinkalicious

Tutu-rrific

by

Victoria Karr

This is a really cute book about a girl named Pinkalicious.  As you can probably tell she loves the color pink.  Pinkalicious is going to take a ballet class with her best friend, Alison.

She can't wait because she gets to wear a pink tutu and pink ballet slippers. Things do take a turn though when there is a mix-up at the Ballet School and Pinkalicious  ends up in a big kid's ballet class.  What happens to Pinkalicious in the class and what about Alison?  Join Pinkalicious in this I can read dance adventure.

Please share this cute book with your child or grandchild and maybe she would love a pink tutu or a Peacock tutu to dance around in or go to ballet class this fall. 

Also, please check out DelightfullySassi.com for some beautiful tutus you could purchase for your daughter or granddaughter and enjoy some fun with tutus and Pinkalicious.

Hello Everyone!

How is everyone doing? Are you enjoying your summer and keeping cool?  Did everyone enjoy their 4th of July holiday?  I  did. It is one of my favorite holidays and I love the fireworks and pool parties!!!   

I hope you and your children are reading some good books this summer.  I have read some good ones and I want to share a few with you.

I am reading a Janette Oke book right now.  Is anyone watching the Hallmark series When Calls the Heart?  I love it and I have read all of the When Calls the Heart books by Janette Oke.  The book I am reading now is by Janette and her daughter. It is called Where Trust Lies.  It is a continuation of the Canadian West series by Janette Oke.  I am sure you would enjoy it.

Now, for the young girls.  Who doesn't love a tutu? I have read three good books about tutus. The first one is called, "Tallulah's Tutu

by

Marilyn Singer

It is a really cute book about a little girl named Tallulah.  Tallulah just knows she could be a great ballerina if she only had a tutu.  So she starts ballet class and waits for her tutu.  But she does not get a tutu!  She wonders, "Is it still somewhere in France?"

She keeps going to ballerina class but still no tutu.  Tallulah wonders if she will ever get her tutu. She also begins to wonder if ballet is about more than what you wear.  

Read Tallulah's Tutu and find out if Tallulah gets her tutu and does she become a great ballerina. 

Also, if you have a little girl who loves ballet or just tutus please check out this Etsy store where my daughter makes made to order tutus.  She does an excellent job and have made quite a few for several young girls.  She is working on a birthday set and princess set right now.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DelightfullySassi?ref=search_shop_redirect

See you soon with more Tutu books.

Happy Reading!!!!

Hello Everyone!!!

How is your summer going?  Have you been reading any good books so far this summer?  Did you enroll your child or grandchild in a Summer Reading Program at your local library?  I sure hope so.  As a retired  teacher I know that children reading in the summer helps them be better readers and students in the next school year.

I have been reading a Debbie Macomber book and a book called This is Your Do Over by  Michael F. Roizen, M.D.  It is a great book about changing your health at any age to live longer and to be healthier.  My daughter and I are working on his principles and doing our DO-OVER!  One thing is to walk 10,000 steps a day.  So we got pedometers and we are working on getting to our 10,000 steps a day.  It is a really good book and I would recommend it if you are interested in being healthy and living longer.

Summer Wonders

by

Bob Raczka

This is a really cute rhyming book for young children all about summer wonders.  It has great illustrations and children will love how it rhymes and the cute pictures.

Which are you?  Divers, swimmers, or flat rock skimmers?

or Joggers, walkers, or sidewalk chalkers?

I thought it was a great book for young children all about things people do in the summer. I am a reader, swinger, and a melon eater.  At the end of the book is a recipe for making Mini Ice Pops.  Who doesn't love those on a hot summer day.

Enjoy the book and an ice pop out under a big shade tree out on a palette.

Enjoy a good book and see you next time!!!
Happy Reading!!!!

Here is the book from my post.  I forgot to add it on.
Happy Reading!!!

Howdy Friends!!

How is everyone today?  It is another rainy cool day in my "neck of the woods." :) Also, just one day left for school here.  SO the children will be ready to enjoy their summer vacations.  Parents and grandparents are you ready??? I hope it will be a great summer for everyone.  Just remember to sign your child or grandchild up for a Summer Reading Program. It will be a fun time for them.

Today I want to share another book by author Greg Foley.  I hope you will check out all 4 of his books that I will review here on the blog.

They are great for young children.

Make A Wish Bear

by

Greg Foley

One evening a little Bear makes a wish on a star and then sits down to wait for it to come true.  One by one his friends come by and offer him advice on how to make his wish come true.   One says,"close your eyes". Another says,"Hold your breath, " and yet another says, "Stand on one foot." 

Does Bear's wish come true?  What was his wish?  Please check out this cute book  about friendship.  Children will love it !!!!