Top Ten Tuesday: Cool Fonts

 This week's topic is all about typography. These are books I'm looking forward to reading that don't have your average font/style. Also the placement matters. 

Bonus: I read these already

Review: Let's Get Together

 

Liberty Perry is in a new foster home and will be attending a new school. When she arrives, everyone seems overly friendly. When she arrives in the office, she's called by a different name. 

Kenya can't wait for the new school year and for outdoor club. Maybe this is finally the year something with happen with the boy she's been crushing over. She's stunned to learn there's a new girl in school that everyone is telling her about. Everyone wants her to know the new girl looks exactly like Kenya. How can that be?

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book; although I did find the ending a little rushed. Both girls have their lives unended by this news. There's a nasty trick between them that does sort itself out. I can't imagine what they must be going through, especially Liberty who found a foster home that she enjoys. I loved the moments of friendship between Liberty and Carrie-Anne (even the tough conversation). If you have a reader who loves The Parent Trap, this book is for them!

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: My Library

Why I Read This: I'm a huge fan of the Parent Trap

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your school and public library.

Picture Book Review: Billie Jean Peet, Athlete

Billie Jean Peet is the middle child and she doesn't have any special talent. The knowledge eats away at her. But then something happens that changes everything. She finds something magical.

I love that Billie Jean doesn't give up. I love that she found her joy again. This book has a great message. 

Plant a Seed: Summer Reading Kids (4)

 

We've talked CRAFTS, STEAM Programs, and Books

This is the last week for Kids Summer Reading Program ideas before we move to Teen ideas. So this week we're talking about Food Programs as they can overlap. 

More on Foodie Fun programs. All the Foodie Fun programs are up on the library's YouTube page.

Again, all the ideas are from Pinterest:

Gumdrop flowers

Butterflies (I would use a cookie or cracker for the bottom)

Marshmallow Flowers

Hungry Caterpillar 

Pretzel ladybugs

Frogs

Pretzel Flowers

Pretzel Dragonflies

Snail (I would save this for in person)

Movie Review: The Running Man

The Running Man on Paramount+:

First off, I've never seen the original movie. And I never read the short story from Stephen King.

Therefore, I went in with no expectations.

And I really enjoyed the film.

Lots of action, danger, and plot twists

A few sentimental moments and some moments of kindness. 

There were some moments that reminded me of the Hunger Games. And some moments that were scarily possible. 

Recommended! 

Mood Board: Mirror Mirror

It's the last book in the series for Abby and her brother Jonah.

I don't want to say too much about it because SPOILERS.

However, I love how it ended.

 

Picture Book Review: Seasons on the Farm

 

A farm goes through the seasons of the year, starting and ending with winter.

This is a great way to teach kids about seasons and change in the weather. The illustrations are warm. This is a fun book to pour over.