![]() School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. This book is a story of Chester Raccoon that is going to school for the first time. It is a beautiful picture book for preschoolers and young children and I would recommend it for ages 5 to 7. We found the cutest way to say good night or good bye or at any time of separation after reading this book and we will cherish it for lifetime. After reading the book, I kissed her hands to say goodbye and she did the same with me just as Chester raccoons does to her Mom in this book. I read this book to my 5 year old niece, Sarah and she absolutely loved it. I am AMAZED! Simply LOVE this book for the fact that it helped create a beautiful bond between me and my niece. Review By Fatima Khan, Associate Producer, ![]() ![]() The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, Illustrations by Ruth E. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Gabriel García Márquez in Mexico City, circa 1962. Then came the rush of inspiration that brought about his fifth, One Hundred Years of Solitude (Cien años de Soledad), a work that not only provided the outlet for years of creative frustration but also profoundly impacted the course of Western literature. First came the news that a New York publisher wanted the English-language rights to his four novels. ![]() ![]() And the story he really wanted to tell, based on his recollections of growing up in the tiny coastal town of Aracataca, Colombia, was still gestating in his mind after two decades of starts and stops.įortunately, his luck was about to turn. His four published novels had earned some fans in Spanish-speaking areas of the world but sold modestly. Yet Gabo, as he was known to friends and family, was profoundly unfulfilled. Meanwhile, a successful side career of screenwriting was also bearing fruit, with multiple projects in production. By the mid-1960s, erstwhile journalist Gabriel García Márquez had carved out a respectable professional career in Mexico City after years of itinerancy.Ī job writing copy for a prominent advertising agency enabled him to properly care for his wife Mercedes and their two young children. ![]() ![]() Pared down, gritty, and subtly expressive, these stories show the young Hemingway emerging as America's finest short story writer. And "Hills Like White Elephants" is a young couple's subtle, heartwrenching discussion of abortion. Nick Adams makes an appearance in "Ten Indians," in which he is presumably betrayed by his Indian girlfriend, Prudence. "The Killers" is the hard-edged story about two Chicago gunmen and their potential victim. ![]() "In Another Country" tells of an Italian major recovering from war wounds as he mourns the untimely death of his wife. In "Banal Story," Hemingway offers a lasting tribute to the famed matador Maera. In these fourteen stories, Hemingway begins to examine the themes that would occupy his later works: the casualties of war, the often uneasy relationship between men and women, sport and sportsmanship. CLASSIC SHORT STORIES FROM THE MASTER OF AMERICAN FICTION First published in 1927, Men Without Women represents some of Hemingway's most important and compelling early writing. ![]() ![]() ![]() En-route to Sydney, CeCe heads to the one place she has ever felt close to being herself: the stunning beaches of Krabi, Thailand. In desperation, she decides to flee England and discover her past the only clues she has are a black-and-white photograph and the name of a woman pioneer who lived in Australia over one hundred years ago. Dropping out of art college, CeCe watches as Star, her beloved sister, distances herself to follow her new love, leaving her completely alone. 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The house may look respectable on the outside, but inside it’s a literal and figurative mess: clutter on every surface, Impeachment: Now More Than Ever bumper stickers on the doors, cereal and takeout for dinner. A respectable job, Mary Jane’s mother says. ![]() ![]() Shy, quiet, and bookish, she’s glad when she lands a summer job as a nanny for the daughter of a local doctor. In 1970s Baltimore, fourteen-year-old Mary Jane loves cooking with her mother, singing in her church choir, and enjoying her family’s subscription to the Broadway Showtunes of the Month record club. "I LOVED this novel.If you have ever sung along to a hit on the radio, in any decade, then you will devour Mary Jane at 45 rpm." -Nick HornbyĪlmost Famous meets Daisy Jones & The Six in this "delightful" ( New York Times Book Review) novel about a fourteen-year-old girl’s coming of age in 1970s Baltimore, caught between her straight-laced family and the progressive family she nannies for-who happen to be secretly hiding a famous rock star and his movie star wife for the summer. ![]() ![]() ![]() The story is told in second person with Sarah speaking to the reader as if they are Rachel. Not her family, not her friends, not the police, but Sarah is certain there are sinister things going on and she is determined to find her favorite podcaster. When Sarah arrives in the small town she is surprised to find that nobody seems to be worried about where Rachel has gone. Sarah‘s search for Rachel takes her to small town Northern California and Rachel‘s family ranch. When Rachel the host of the MSS podcast goes missing Sarah is compelled to find her. Sarah is a lonely and lost 30 something with an obsession with true crime podcasts, the “Murder She Spoke“ podcast being her favorite. Eliza Jane Brazier’s debut had my pulse pounding from first minute to last. ![]() ![]() If you are looking for your next great atmospheric thriller with a creepy vibe, look no further!□Ĭaptivating and creepy. ![]() ![]() ![]() Now grown up, Maggie is still shopping in the "women's section" while Olivia went and had gastric-bypass surgery in search of the elusive size 2. Way back then, they befriended each other because they both struggled with their weight. ![]() but she can't help comparing herself to the new and "improved" Olivia. When Olivia comes to town and asks Maggie to be her maid of honor, Maggie is thrilled. Oh, and her dog, Solo (the name says it all). The man in Maggie's life? Well there isn't one, except the guy she has a crush on, Domenic, who works with her at the coffee shop. And now Olivia, Maggie's best friend since grade school, is getting married too. At twenty-seven, she's still serving coffee at Joe's while her friends are getting married, having babies, and thriving in their careers. Liza Palmer will have readers cheering as she explores friendship, true love, and self-acceptance in this "engaging and poignant" (Jennifer Weiner) novel.Įveryone seems to be getting on with their lives except Maggie. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Till the Heart Caves In by Michael Zavros *Click on the art piece's title to find its source. ![]() I hope this serves as a one stop shop for people interested in viewing the art mentioned in this fabulous story of one night, one graffiti artist, one glass blower and a combie van of hijinks. Normally I read references and forget them straight away but in this case I wrote noted them as I read and looked them all up upon completion. Crowley has integrated art and the complex emotions that filter throughout the story in an effortless manner. If there ever were a love letter to the arts, this book is the one. Hence this post on the many works of art that are discussed or mentioned in the title. It's a smashing story that left me with a need to know the art mentioned in its pages. I was an immediately fan of Cath Crowley's work upon reading A Little Wanting Song and found myself beyond eager to read her follow up title, Graffiti Moon. It's an area that I am slowly learning more about as I come to accept that I am completely devoid of artistic ability. What I know about art can fit in a thimble. ![]() ![]() ![]() If a leader commits a crime, they may be deemed unworthy of their name, stripped of the "-star" suffix, and return to using their warrior name. ![]() ![]() If a cat becomes a Clan leader, they are granted the suffix "-star" at the end of their name (Bluestar, Bramblestar, Tallstar, etc.). When the character completes their apprenticeship and is promoted to a full warrior or medicine cat, the suffix to their name is then changed to one chosen by the Clan leader or medicine cat (Bluefur, Brambleclaw, Talltail, etc.). Upon becoming an apprentice (a warrior or medicine cat in training), "-paw" replaces "-kit" at the end of the character's name (Bluepaw, Bramblepaw, Tallpaw, etc.). As a kitten, the character's name ends with "-kit" (Bluekit, Bramblekit, Tallkit, etc.). The name's suffix varies through the character's lifespan and position within the Clan, with the bestowing of the new name being a component of the ceremonies marking these role changes. ![]() Each cat's name has a prefix (Blue, Bramble, Tall, etc.) which generally stays constant throughout their life. In the Warriors universe, the characters in the five warrior Clans (ThunderClan, RiverClan, WindClan, ShadowClan, and Sk圜lan) have names composed of two parts. ![]() |