by KittyCat on April 10, 2009
Kids who grew up watching Laura, Mary, baby Carrie and their Ma, Caroline and Pa, Charles of the 1980s TV series “The Little House on the Prairie” starring Melissa Gilbert will definitely enjoy reading this book, written by Laura herself.
I bought this full-colour collector’s edition from Borders at RM32.90 – a treasure because almost every [...]
by KittyCat on March 31, 2009
Mix “chocolate” and “adventure” and you get a fantastic book for boys!
I read “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” one evening when I sat with Lucas as he watched his favourite cartoon or DVD. Boy, I couldn’t stop and also, I can’t wait till he’s old enough to read the book too
The book [...]
by KittyCat on February 13, 2009
I found this secondhand book in the family bookshelf back home and had a delightful time reading this old book last month! As I am reviewing the book from memory, please forgive me for any factual errors…
“Love from Nicky” is translated from German and it’s about 9 year old, Nicky, whose parents are actors. [...]
by KittyCat on January 15, 2009
I was quite impressed by this
“workbook designed to encourage spiritual growth on a path of self awareness”
because Robin Marvel has effectively created an interactive book for young girls to apply what they learn about the 7 chakras, auras, crystals, yoga, meditation, aromatherapy and dreams.
In typical workbook style, a brief overview is given in each section [...]
by KittyCat on January 11, 2009
Tales of Besty May by Enid Blyton is one of my first storybooks when I was about 9 years old (I started reading late).
It’s the perfect book to start off little girls on Enid Blyton’s collection as Betsy May is around 5-6 years old and this book contains 20 stories about her adventures.
I loved reading [...]
by KittyCat on December 31, 2008
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In 2008, I joined 2 reading challenges and am happy that I could finish the Young Readers’ Challenge!
I missed 3 books off the Young Adult Challenge but still, it’s great to know that my kid read 12 books and I read 10 books myself…
For 2009, [...]
by KittyCat on December 29, 2008
Eddie Wing is a second generation Chinese boy (possibly living in Chinatown of San Francisco?). He’s crazy over kites but his parents, who own a flower stall, can’t afford to indulge him in his favourite hobby.
This doesn’t stop Eddie from flying an imaginary “kite” on the top of the city’s highest hills or watching [...]
by KittyCat on December 26, 2008
I bought this book for my little sister years ago for Christmas and only got to read it myself recently. “The Bear Nobody Wanted” is about an arrogant teddy bear who thought he was much, much better than all the other toys at the factory.
He’s so proud of himself that he wouldn’t talk to the [...]