Title: Katrina Hyena, Stand-up Comedian Author: Sophie Kohn Illustrator: Aparna Varina Publisher: Owlkids Publication Date: October 15, 2024 Description: When the spotted hyenas in Katrina’s clan laugh, it’s meant as a warning to alert the clan that danger is near. But that’s not why Katrina laughs. Katrina laughs because she thinks world is just sooooo funny! This... Continue Reading →
My Most Anticipated Book Releases October 2024
Another great month of new releases- so excited to see some great middle grade novels on the list. October 1 A small Southern town. An ordinary Saturday night. A little boy disappears without a trace. Everyone in Wynotte, North Carolina, knows the name Davy Malcor. Knows the video clip of him juggling four balls, "All... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Book of September 2024: The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel
“I’ve always believed that books are simply dreams on paper, taking us where we most need to go.”― Kristin Harmel, The Paris Daughter Title: The Paris Daughter Author: Kristin Harmel Publisher: Gallery Books Publication Date: June 6, 2023 Goodreads Synopsis: Paris, 1939: Young mothers Elise and Juliette become fast friends the day they meet in the beautiful... Continue Reading →
Book Review: A Face is a Poem by Julie Morstad
Title; A Face is a Poem Author: Julie Morstad Publisher: Penguin Random House, Canada: Turndra Books Publication Date: September 24, 2024 Thank you to netgalley for giving me an advanced free ereader copy inexchange for an honest review. Description: Have you ever stopped and looked, really looked, at a face? Do faces stay the same... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Grampy’s Chair by Rebecca Thomas
Title: Grampy's Chair Author: Rebecca Thomas Publisher: Annick Press Publication Date: September 17, 2024 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Grampy’s chair sits in the middle of his living room and always keeps an eye on My Love. The Chair is the... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: The Strangest Fish by Katherine Arden
Title: The Strangest Fish Auther: Katherine Arden Illustrator: Zahra Marwan Publisher: Astra Young Readers Publication Date: September 3, 2024 Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: When Daisy wins a funny-looking goldfish at a fair, she ignores the mean comments about its appearance.... Continue Reading →
Fiery Heat in Florence
7/19 I can't believe the trip is coming to an end tomorrow. We spent the day in Florence with a "real feel" temp of 105. After a demonstration at the leather shop and a tour of the square, we were ready for a cool drink in air conditioning. We relaxed for awhile before our four... Continue Reading →
Language Stories: The Schwa
Tha majority of my job is phonics instruction. I've been toying with the idea of creating some stories and poems about these rules. I just wasn't sure what I wanted to do with them once they were completed. For now, I've decided that Nicole's Nook is a good home for them. The main purpose of... Continue Reading →
Adios Spain, Bonjour France
Whenever I'm asked which superpower I would want, I always respond with teleportation. Visiting other places is fun, but the time it takes to travel there is not. That is an advantage to tours. Collette is always very good about planning stops along the way. On the way to Marseille we stopped to tour the... Continue Reading →
Barcelona Day 2
Today we went to two must see sights in Barcelona. We started the morning on a panoramic bus tour of the city. The highlight was Placa de Catalunya. It is the highest point in the city and has amazing views. During the Spanish Civil War and Franco's rule, it was the sight of many deaths.... Continue Reading →