Showing posts with label Favorites. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Favorites. Show all posts

Friday, January 6, 2017

[Favorites] Movies to Watch While Sick

Do you have those movies you can say word for word?  I recently was sick over winter vacation (boo!) and watched both of these movies.  


I love these movies.  They are my favorite comfort food movies.  
What kind of movies do you watch when you're not feeling well?

Saturday, December 31, 2016

Best Picture Books of 2016

Today I'm wrapping up 2016 with my favorite picture books from this past year.  Enjoy!


Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick
The true story of Winnie the Pooh

Here Comes Valentine Cat by Deborah Underwood
Cat is hilarious in his third story about Valentine's Day. 


Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
Bruce accidentally becomes a mother to some goslings.

Are We There Yet? by Dan Santat
On a road trip, time slows down so much it starts going backwards! 


Flora and the Peacocks by Molly Idle
Flora learns to dance with two peacocks.

1 Big Salad by Juana Medina
All of the ingredients for one tasty salad!


Max at Night by Ed Vere
Max needs to say good night to the moon.

They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel
Shows the different perspectives of a cat.
 

Return by Aaron Becker
Failing to get the attention of her busy father, a lonely girl turns back to a fantastic world for friendship and adventure.

Nanette's Baguette by Mo Willems
Nanette goes to the bakery, but will she come back with the baguette?

Thursday, January 28, 2016

[Jan 2016] What I'm Watching

Summary: "Based on the Walt Longmire mystery novels by best-selling author Craig Johnson, this contemporary crime drama stars Australian actor Robert Taylor in the title role, the charismatic and dedicated sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyo. Longmire patrols the county with a brave face and sense of humor, but deep inside he hides the pain of his wife's recent death. With the urging of his daughter, Cady, and the help of Vic, a new female deputy, Longmire gains a new appreciation of his job and decides to run for re-election. He's committed to putting his life back together, one piece at a time, and he often calls on best friend and confidant Henry Standing Bear for support." -- From Wikipedia

Will you like it?
Anyone who loves cop dramas will love this show.  There is a Cheyenne reservation located in the middle of Absaroka County, and so the majority of the cases explore the relationships between the sheriff's department and the tribal police.  This dynamic creates new cases; cases that make me feel as if I haven't seen them a million times before.

News about the show:

  • Netflix picked up this show after A&E dropped it after season three.  Season five will be available for streaming in September 2016.  Season five has been confirmed as the show's last.

Overall, if you like cop dramas I would enthusiastically recommend this.  This show is different than the same old shows you see on TV.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

[Favorite] Middle Grade Reads of 2015

Today I'm posting about my favorite middle grade reads from 2015.  Enjoy!


10 short stories that read like poems AND it's totally hilarious.

Half a Chance by Cynthia Lord
A novel about how bittersweet growing up can be.


This One Summer by Jillian Tamaki
Won a bunch of awards, most notably a Caldecott Honor.  

The Meaning of Maggie by Maggie Jean Sovern
Another bittersweet novel about growing up.


Nightmares! by Jason Segel
Charlie Laird must face his nightmares to save his entire town.

El Deafo by Cece Bell
Funny and uplifting graphic novel about the author's experiences growing up severely deaf.


Another fabulous fairy tale retelling.

The Terrible Two by Jory John & Mac Barnett
Two pranksters start a prank war at their school.


I will read anything Princess Diaries.  Love that series.

Magnolia is a princess who turns into the Princess in Black to fight monsters.

Have you read any on this list?  Do you have any favorites I didn't mention?

Thursday, December 3, 2015

[Favorite] Picture Books of 2015

Today I'm posting about my favorite picture books published in 2015.  Some favorite authors published new books (Jan Brett, Mo Willems) and I also found some new favorites.  Enjoy!


Everyone Loves Bacon by Kelly DiPucchio
Everyone loves Bacon.  That is-until Bacon's fame goes to his head. He's so busy soaking up the attention, that he soon forgets the important things in life, like friendship and family.

Bear Counts by Karma Wilson
Numbers, numbers everywhere.  Can you count along with Bear?



I Will Take a Nap! by Mo Willems
In I Will Take a Nap! Gerald is tired and cranky. Will Piggie be in his dreams? Or will she keep Gerald from dreaming at all?

Max the Brave by Ed Vore
Max is a fearless kitten. Max is a brave kitten. Max is a kitten who chases mice. There's only one problem-Max doesn't know what a mouse looks like! 



Miss Hazeltine is opening a very special school for shy and fearful cats. They come from all over, and Miss Hazeltine gives them lessons in everything, from “Bird Basics” to “How Not to Fear the Broom.”

Sea Rex by Molly Idle
Join Cordelia and her crestacious companions as they spend a memorable day at the beach, as only dinosaurs can do!



Supertruck by Stephen Savage
When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day. But who is this mysterious hero, and why does he disappear once his job is done?

Here Comes the Tooth Fairy Cat by Deborah Underwood
When Cat loses a tooth, the Tooth Fairy delivers a wholly unwanted sidekick: a mouse. Together, Cat and Mouse are tasked with running a few Tooth Fairy-related errands—a challenge, since Mouse is just as competitive and mischievous and hilariously self-involved as Cat. 



The Turnip by Jan Brett
In a rollicking, cumulative tale, a badger family and their friends–Hedgie, Mr. Ram and Vanya, the horse–struggle to pull up a giant turnip. 

You Nest Here With Me by Jane Yolen
With rhyming text, this soothing bedtime book is an ode to baby birds everywhere and sleepy children home safe in their own beds. 

Have you read any on this list?  Have any favorites I didn't mention?

Thursday, May 21, 2015

[Favorite] Movies in May and June



I've decided to list what movies I plan to see at the movie theater in May and June:


Avengers: Age of Ultron
Out May 1



Pitch Perfect 2
Out May 15


Jurassic World
Out June 12

I'm so excited for these movies!  Any movies you're dying to see?