What Joa is Reading & Other Stuff

Book reviews...from picture books to adult books, as well as books-to-movie info, and other stuff I think is interesting. Note: Not all books reviewed or recommended are appropriate for all ages.
MAY 29, 2008
Olivia the pig coming to Nickelodeon

According to a recent School Library Journal article, a favorite character of mine created by author and illustrator, Ian Falconer, is going to be the star of a new Nick t.v. show that will be on in 2009. If you aren't familiar with Olivia, she is a little pig with big ideas. The books are very funny with great illustrations...drawn in black and white, with limited splashes of color...especially Olivia's favorite color: red! 

 

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MAY 17, 2008
Junie B. Jones' stupid smelly bus tour coming to Iowa

Favorite chapter book character Junie B. Jones is bringing her stupid smelly bus tour to a couple of Iowa bookstores this week.

Info for diehard fans willing to road trip to Cedar Rapids or West Des Moines, find out more info here.

 

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MAY 3, 2008
Recommended chapter books for young readers

In preparation for our Judy Moody Party and DEAR Day (mascot, Ramona Quimby) party in April, I read a few chapter books for younger readers. I read Judy Moody, who is in a bad mood, a really, really bad mood; Ramona, Quimby, Age 8, and Stink, the Incredible Shrinking Kid.

I wanted to recommend, above all, Ramona Quimby, Age 8, because it was really funny...including when Ramona smashes a raw egg on her forehead in the middle of the lunchroom at school (you'll understand the confusion when you read the book!) Judy Moody and Stink books are also fun reads, about third grader Judy Moody--who wants to be a doctor when she grows up, and has a best friend named Rocky, a boy who lives by her--and her younger brother Stink, who tries his best to keep up with his sister, but is also worried about his short stature.

Also, check out a special list of recommended first chapter books with series characters, available on a bookmark at the library. Also, we have a few Judy Moody backpack dolls, and Stink moon rock packs and I will give them away to local kids who let me know they have seen this blog, by emailing me, Joa, at mtownlibrary@yahoo.com by June 1, 2008.

Send me a message and I will email you back and let you know you can come an pick up your prize!

 

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