Pants! No Chance! by Susan Lanyi, illustrated by Alexandre Rouillard
Domnizelles Publications
ISBN: 978-1927815113
Published Oct 14, 2014
Softcover, 32 pages

Our Review
Reviewed by Laura & Son

There comes a time when dressing your child becomes a battle. You think your child should be wearing one type of clothing whether it's because of the weather or an occasion, and of course, your child has another idea altogether. All parents have been through this at some point. So how appropriate to have a book that deals with this issue in such a way that both parents and children will enjoy.

Baby Comes Home: A Parent's Guide to a Healthy and Well First Eighteen Months by Dr. Paul Roumeliotis
Influence Publishing
ISBN: 978-1771410724
Published Nov 1, 2014
Trade Paperback, 400 pages

Our Review
Reviewed by Laura and her pregnant sister, Teresa :-)

When I first met Dr. Paul at the Toronto International Book Fair, and we spoke at length about childcare, I knew I wanted to read his book. Yes, my children are older now, 13 and 11, but I still recall those eventful years of breastfeeding, sleepless nights and childhood illnesses. I read a slew of books at that time and I'm grateful I did.

When I looked and read through Baby Comes Home, I noticed it had the essentials for sleep-deprived parents: it was well-organized with a detailed index for easy referral and it was easy to read. It was reassuring to read too, which is so important in a parental guide, since some of the main feelings of new parents are insecurity and guilt. Am I doing this right? What if I don't do it right? Am I a good parent?

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia who now blogs at To Be Continued. It is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Mailbox Monday now has a permanent home on its blog. Link up to share your MM.

Yes, it's a new look, folks! I needed a change and I felt I needed more space. I'm still making changes and cleaning up my sidebars, but for now I like what I see. So what do you all think? I'd love your feedback!

Almost Perfect by Diane Daniels Manning
Beltor
ISBN: 978-0578136394
Published January 2013
Trade paperback, 319 pages

Audible Audiobook
Narrated by Caroline Miller
Length: 9 hours 7 mins
Unabridged

Most of you know I'm an eclectic reader. I like to read different genres, especially if I can learn something new from them. When I was sent this book I was attracted to it for two reasons. The first is that I've worked with children with autism and special needs. The second is that I wanted to know more about how animals, in this case dogs, could have a positive effect in the lives of these children.

The Monster That Ate My Socks written and illustrated by A.J. Cosmo
Thought Bubble Publishing
ISBN: 978-0692335406
Published Dec 2014
Softcover, 30 pages

Our thoughts:

A book about monsters? Okay, my son and I couldn't resist. Monsters Inc is one of our favorite movies. This is a heartwarming story about two boys who discover a monster that eats dirty socks. The smellier and dirtier, the better. But they have a problem. What to do about all the lost socks? They make a plan to capture the monster and discover something unexpected!

This book was cute and funny. As soon as it was over, my son wanted to read the second book. We both liked the story and the characters. The monsters stole the show, though.

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia who now blogs at To Be Continued. It is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Mailbox Monday now has a permanent home on its blog. Link up to share your MM.

I spent my weekend decluttering. It felt so liberating! I'm a neat freak, but lately I couldn't see my desk because of all the stuff piled all over it. And...I've got book stacks all over the place.

Hi Everyone! If you like to travel, especially to Italy...and especially to Venice, then you have to take a look at Laura Morelli's new Authentic Arts series. Today, I am spotlighting the first set of books in this series.




Every traveler to Venice wants to go home with a special souvenir--a carnival mask, a piece of Murano glass, a handcrafted piece of lace. But selecting which mask or which goblet to buy can be an intimidating experience. How do you know if you're buying something authentic, something made in Venice, something made in a traditional way? How do you gauge how much you should pay, and how do you know if you're being ripped off? How do you determine if you have fallen prey to one of the city's many tourist traps?

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia who now blogs at To Be Continued. It is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Mailbox Monday now has a permanent home on its blog. Link up to share your MM.

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