tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post1882170717933244411..comments2024-03-28T06:34:24.576-04:00Comments on maya*made: summer postcards #8mayalunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06701015028881253692noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-6763266572924849992011-07-19T23:53:51.026-04:002011-07-19T23:53:51.026-04:00ah, story cubes!
we have 'em. we love 'e...ah, story cubes!<br /><br />we have 'em. we love 'em.<br /><br />happy summer, maya.mollyhttp://www.remedialeating.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-68794735775057811142011-07-15T21:57:29.602-04:002011-07-15T21:57:29.602-04:00I see the story cubes you have there! On my last ...I see the story cubes you have there! On my last trip to one of my favorite local toy and collectables shop I picked up a small travel set of the story cubes. I thought they were great. I plan to save them until Christmas and use it with the kids when we travel. <br /><br />Recently I started story telling at night and they love it! Now they even help me out with the stories. <br /><br />And isn't it nice when mamas are around to help out? Glad to know you are getting some "you time."Lisa Renatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10496988694571275714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-73907327460868835922011-07-15T21:04:44.051-04:002011-07-15T21:04:44.051-04:00A Whole Nother Story (and Another Whole Nother Sto...A Whole Nother Story (and Another Whole Nother Story) by Dr. Cuthbert Soup - excellent chapter books - fun humor and adventure, sort of like the upbeat version of Lemony Snicket.. highly recommended by my 8yo.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085649737124617150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-65727598378009889802011-07-15T17:37:49.475-04:002011-07-15T17:37:49.475-04:00Hi Maya!
I would recommend anything by Joan Aiken...Hi Maya!<br /><br />I would recommend anything by Joan Aiken - the Wolves of Willoughby Chase series - I still love them and I am alot older than 10!<br /><br />Also, 'The Little White Horse' by Elizabeth Goudge - really magical, and I still love reading it!<br /><br />For a change of pace, I suggest 'A Bella Street Mystery: The Secret Formula', a fun tween noir romp through Manhattan with plenty of suspense for toe curling chills! I would be happy to send you a copy and maybe an extra to give away? Check it out at www.BellaStreetMysteries.com and let me know!<br /><br />I love your site and it always makes me extra happy because my daughter is also named Maya and she LOVES making things!!<br /><br />Thank you for creating such a lovely site for us all to escape to!<br /><br />Have a wonderful day!<br /><br />ClareClare Havenshttp://www.baconandeggsmedia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-77102658127963025702011-07-15T07:44:29.691-04:002011-07-15T07:44:29.691-04:00It's so nostalgic to look back on the favorite...It's so nostalgic to look back on the favorite books of my childhood!<br /><br />Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, Mildred D. Taylor<br /><br />My Antonia, Willa Cather<br /><br />The Little House books, L I Wilder<br /><br />The Witches, Roald Dahl<br /><br />Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson<br /><br />Where the Red Fern Grows, Wilson Rawls<br /><br />The Education of Little Tree, Forrest Carter<br /><br />Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell<br /><br />Watership Down, Richard Adams<br /><br />Are Mad Libs still around? Those would keep us busy (and laughing) for hours when I was younger!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13347524768245781298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-39452047878909251132011-07-14T19:09:37.778-04:002011-07-14T19:09:37.778-04:00Tell you mum to see if she can come up with a copy...Tell you mum to see if she can come up with a copy of "What Katy Did". My Mum was given it as a child, and I loved it when I was growing up (still do)... I was caught more than once reading it by torchlight after bed time because I couldn't wait to find out what happened next!Seaweed and Rainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11741557465820695748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-29062017207809791252011-07-14T13:06:15.936-04:002011-07-14T13:06:15.936-04:00I've saved all of these fantastic selections f...I've saved all of these fantastic selections for our kidlets!<br />Here are our contributions:<br />~ EB White ~ <br />Charlotte's Web<br />Stuart Little<br />The trumpet of the swan<br />~ Beverly Cleary ~ <br />Ralph and the Motorcycle <br />Runaway Ralph<br />Ralph S Mouse<br />~ Lois Duncan ~ <br />Hotel for Dogs<br />News for Dogs<br />~ John Peterson ~ <br />The Littles (series) <br /> <br />Thanks to you all for your suggestions!<br />~ joey ~Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445299359657183179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-71458436782238622011-07-14T12:22:16.374-04:002011-07-14T12:22:16.374-04:00I'm not 100% sure of how old your littles are,...I'm not 100% sure of how old your littles are, but I've been reading a lot of young adult fiction lately. If your girls like skating, there's a cute new book (that I think is already out) called Sugar and Ice and it is about a young girl who gets discovered by a major skating crew and gets to train with them. It deals with growing up, dealing with stress, making hard choices, and keeping yourself happy with your choices.<br /><br />I read another one that I want the whole world to read because it is so dang funny. A whole nother story and Another whole nother story (I've only read the second one). These are by Dr. Cuthbert Soup who is the president of unsolicited advice. I giggled like a little girl the WHOLE time I read that second book.Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13473972938784352203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-29227295304360276262011-07-14T11:58:52.234-04:002011-07-14T11:58:52.234-04:00Absolutely loving all of your wonderful recommenda...Absolutely loving all of your wonderful recommendations. We are HUGE readers and devour books in the blink of an eye. As a result, I'm often forgetting some of my son's favorites for my daughter... these lists totally jarred some happy memories. I've also added lots of new ones to the list. Thank you!mayalunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701015028881253692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-55250958112946361472011-07-14T11:38:19.623-04:002011-07-14T11:38:19.623-04:00Love these book lists! My daughter loves the Geron...Love these book lists! My daughter loves the Geronimo Stilton and Thea Stilton series of books. Also, we are getting into Judy Blume's classics Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing/Superfudge. <br /><br />thanksjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08500952805947722415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-27354000624908761762011-07-14T11:32:28.529-04:002011-07-14T11:32:28.529-04:00Wendi, your list was incredible! I have a couple t...Wendi, your list was incredible! I have a couple to throw in there...<br /><br />A Cricket in Times Square<br />The Moorchild<br />The Fledgling<br />A Series of Unfortunate Events<br />The Hobbit<br />Ginger Pie<br />Detectives in Togas<br />The Magic Treehouse Series (beginning readers)<br />The Wheel on the School<br />Bridge to Terabithia<br />Shiloh<br />Misty of Chincoteague (and other books by Marguerite Henry)<br />Because of Winn Dixie<br /><br />I love kids books... we read a lot as a family. =)Ciara Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960085125063591058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-89057028280799702952011-07-14T11:18:30.604-04:002011-07-14T11:18:30.604-04:00We've been reading chapter books to our little...We've been reading chapter books to our little guy, and it is pretty much the summer of "A to Z Mysteries" around here.Trishanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-88622495421773126952011-07-14T10:53:19.418-04:002011-07-14T10:53:19.418-04:00Ooooh!!! Books!!! I just recently did a series on ...Ooooh!!! Books!!! I just recently did a series on books and reading and here is one of the posts packed with se7en bazillion books that my kids recommend... classics/adventures/mysteries/families/animals... you really should find something you like!!!<br /><br />http://www.se7en.org.za/2011/04/15/se7en-of-the-best-bazillion-chapter-books-a-book-bonanzase7enhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432167351999892522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-74296863374462017922011-07-14T10:49:16.553-04:002011-07-14T10:49:16.553-04:00I have always loved and reflected on the book, The...I have always loved and reflected on the book, The Island of the Blue Dolphins... Affected me a lot as a child... :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14658686827047215820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-32475179353746706172011-07-14T10:22:47.911-04:002011-07-14T10:22:47.911-04:00I agree completely with Wendi's list, however ...I agree completely with Wendi's list, however to the beginning reader's list I would add The Cobble Street Cousins books by Cynthia Rylant. My daughter and I love those!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-22312616354176061032011-07-14T09:34:58.063-04:002011-07-14T09:34:58.063-04:00Wendi,
I already loved you and was a huge fan (you...Wendi,<br />I already loved you and was a huge fan (your sewing videos are insanely amazing!), but now I'm over the moon. Thanks for this wonderful list. I'm printing it out and giving it to my mom when we head over. xo<br />Mayamayalunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701015028881253692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-50008300425481697752011-07-14T09:27:24.674-04:002011-07-14T09:27:24.674-04:00Oooh - love making book suggestions! (I sold child...Oooh - love making book suggestions! (I sold children's books for 20+ years).<br />For beginning chapter book readers:<br />Clementine books<br />Spiderwick Chronicles<br />Babymouse<br />Blue Ghost, Red Ghost, and Green Ghost by Marion Dane Bauer (some of my daughter's faves)<br />Catwings books by Ursula K. LeGuin<br /><br />For slightly older (8-12ish)<br />The Penderwicks<br />The Westing Game<br />A Wrinkle in Time<br />Catherine, Called Birdy<br />The London Eye Mystery<br />Holes<br />Lizzie bright and the Buckminster Boy<br />True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle<br />The View from Saturday<br />Esperanza Rising<br />Leviathan and Behemoth<br /><br />For teens:<br />The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks<br />A Northern Light<br />Abhorsen series by Garth Nix<br />Fire by Kristin Cashore<br />Incarceron<br />Feed<br />Ender's Game<br /><br />I could go on and on. These are just some of my personal favorites - what I thought of off the top of my head and trying to shoot for a range of styles and genres. If the girls want specific recommendations send me a note telling me what they like and I'll be happy to tailor some suggestions to their interests. :-)Hi! I'm Wendi!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06627414595010167147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-5044324893048928962011-07-14T08:06:51.482-04:002011-07-14T08:06:51.482-04:00Lovely pics! :-)Lovely pics! :-)tinajohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107966080559159842noreply@blogger.com