Monthly Archives: December 2011

Little Red Cap by Brothers Grimm,Lisbeth Zwerger (Illustrator)

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

We haven’t discussed a Lisbeth Zwerger book here in a while so as we head toward 2012 lets sneak in one more book.  I picked up Little Red Cap – the story most people know as Little Red Ridding Hood … Continue reading →

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Skellig by David Almond

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

British novelist Almond makes a triumphant debut in the field of children’s literature with prose that is at once eerie, magical and poignant. Continue reading →

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Lamberto, Lamberto, Lamberto by Gianni Rodari, Antony Shugaar (Translator)

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

I first heard about Lamberto, Lamberto, Lamberto from Shelf Awareness and decided to pick it up on Kindle.  I was unaware of the book’s history – this is the first English translation of what has been labeled  ”one of Italy’s most … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson, Jon J Muth (illustrator)

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

Merry Christmas Everyone! I thought I might take a moment today to share a book I bought this year.  I am a big fan of Jon J. Muth. We have a number of his books and my children particularly enjoy … Continue reading →

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Dakota Christmas (Kindle Single) by Joseph Bottum

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

As noted yesterday, Dakota Christmas, the Kindle Single by Joseph Bottum, was something of a surprise hit.  As a magazine writer and editor Bottum had written a number of Christmas pieces over the years and as a result was contacted … Continue reading →

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