Doctor DeSoto
Author: William Steig
Summary: A dentist and his assistant wife (both mice) overcome prejudices to give dental treatment to a fox.
Personal thoughts about the book: I had this book when I was a little girl and came across it in the waiting room of my doctor's office. I was left with the same feeling I had when I read it as a child...a story with a lot of heart.
Rating on a scale of 1 to 10: 10
-Jessi
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Monday, July 17, 2017
#29
Paddington Abroad
Author: Michael Bond
Summary: The Brown family and Paddington go on vacation to France.
Personal thoughts about the book: All the numerous times that bear got himself into and out of trouble while in France were quite funny. And the reason for that is he never has bad intentions...he's after all, just a bear.
On a scale of 1 to 10: 10
-Jessi
Author: Michael Bond
Summary: The Brown family and Paddington go on vacation to France.
Personal thoughts about the book: All the numerous times that bear got himself into and out of trouble while in France were quite funny. And the reason for that is he never has bad intentions...he's after all, just a bear.
On a scale of 1 to 10: 10
-Jessi
Thursday, July 13, 2017
#28
Love From Paddington
Author: Michael Bond
Summary: A compilation of letters Paddington writes to his aunt Lucy about his various adventures in London.
Personal thoughts: I always thought that there was nothing more heart-warming than getting a letter from someone or even sending a person one. Sadly in the age of e-mails and texting, personal letters and having conversations face-to-face have been kicked to the curb, so to speak.
Having to read about all of Paddington's experiences were just so cute and funny and I had no doubt Aunt Lucy loved them all too.
Rating on a scale of 1 to 10: Definitely a 10!
-Jessi
Author: Michael Bond
Summary: A compilation of letters Paddington writes to his aunt Lucy about his various adventures in London.
Personal thoughts: I always thought that there was nothing more heart-warming than getting a letter from someone or even sending a person one. Sadly in the age of e-mails and texting, personal letters and having conversations face-to-face have been kicked to the curb, so to speak.
Having to read about all of Paddington's experiences were just so cute and funny and I had no doubt Aunt Lucy loved them all too.
Rating on a scale of 1 to 10: Definitely a 10!
-Jessi
Thursday, July 6, 2017
#27
Paddington Helps Out
Author: Michael Bond
Summary: From a picnic on the river, to DIY activities, to disaster in a kitchen and a laundromat, Paddington always tries to help out. Yet he tends to get himself in (and out) of trouble every single time!
Rating on a scale of 1 to 10: 10
-Jessi
Author: Michael Bond
Summary: From a picnic on the river, to DIY activities, to disaster in a kitchen and a laundromat, Paddington always tries to help out. Yet he tends to get himself in (and out) of trouble every single time!
Rating on a scale of 1 to 10: 10
-Jessi
A special note
Hi everyone!
Sadly on June 27th, 2017 Michael Bond, author of the Paddington Bear books passed away not long after having a short respiratory illness. He was 91 years old. :(
I remember watching the cartoon series of Paddington Bear as a child and first discovered the book A Bear Called Paddington in a library. After reading it, I was in love. And the feeling never changed after reading it again as an adult.
In honor of Michael Bond, I will be reading as many Paddington books as I can find, so if you happen to see more posts than one of Paddington Bear books, that's the reason why.
Bless Michael Bond and I will always look after precious Paddington Bear!
-Jessi
Sadly on June 27th, 2017 Michael Bond, author of the Paddington Bear books passed away not long after having a short respiratory illness. He was 91 years old. :(
I remember watching the cartoon series of Paddington Bear as a child and first discovered the book A Bear Called Paddington in a library. After reading it, I was in love. And the feeling never changed after reading it again as an adult.
In honor of Michael Bond, I will be reading as many Paddington books as I can find, so if you happen to see more posts than one of Paddington Bear books, that's the reason why.
Bless Michael Bond and I will always look after precious Paddington Bear!
-Jessi
Monday, July 3, 2017
#26
Just Being Audrey
Author: Margaret Cardillo
Summary: A short biography about actress and Goodwill Ambassador Audrey Hepburn
Personal thoughts about the book: What I learned from this book is that Audrey was not at all like a lot of actors. She was a very kind and generous woman who never forgot who she was nor did she ever forget where she came from.
Rating on a scale of 1 to 10: 10
-Jessi
Author: Margaret Cardillo
Summary: A short biography about actress and Goodwill Ambassador Audrey Hepburn
Personal thoughts about the book: What I learned from this book is that Audrey was not at all like a lot of actors. She was a very kind and generous woman who never forgot who she was nor did she ever forget where she came from.
Rating on a scale of 1 to 10: 10
-Jessi
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