Saturday Snapshot is hosted by the lovely Alyce at At Home With Books
Bedtime story with AJ.
I had some bills to pay in town during the week. I left AJ with his big sister C at the library to choose some books.
After sharing this lovely activity book with AJ, I left him to look through it again on his own. He actually fell asleep with it in his hands.
DizzyC
In other tales i have a blog about prices, here is it www.price4list.com on that blog i show some home depots tools rent price, specially for Ontario or Canadian. I hove that can help peoples who need some information about home depot price in this year (2017).
specially thanks for this blog owner, has give me to posting here.
World Book Day - Vivienne DaCosta
Vivienne DaCosta, writer and book blogger shares her favourite children's books with us to celebrate World Book Day.
Thank you, Vivienne for taking part and sharing your childhood favourites
I was so pleased when Carol asked me if I would like to take part in her blog celebration of World Book Day. I have followed her lovely blog for quite some time and really enjoy reading the wonderful posts she puts together.
So when Carol asked me to come up with five books that I loved as a child, I thought it would be easy. What I didnt realise was that it would be hard to choose from the many books I loved. So after many hours of deliberation, I came up with the following five books.
World Book Day - Collins app to help parents
World Book Day - Vivienne DaCosta
World Book Day - Templar Books Ology Series
World Book Day - A book with a special message
World Book Day - Victoria Lamb
World Book Day - Carol Hedges
Its World Book Day - 7th March 2013
Review; The Heart Whisperer by Ella Griffin
Review: Alice-Rose by Caitriona Leslie
Congrats to....
Review: Sidney, Stella and the Moon by Emma Yarlet...
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Save the date....BBAW
Book Blogger Appreciation Week is an annual celebration of book blogs. Its a jam packed week dedicated to acknowledging the hard work and contribution of book bloggers to preserving our culture of literacy. This years celebration takes place September 12-September 16th. The week includes guest posts, dailty activities, giveaways, games, special podcasts, and an awards program exclusively devoted to book blogs.
This year I have signed up to join in with Book Blogger Appreciation Week at BBAW.
Will you?
DizzyC
This year I have signed up to join in with Book Blogger Appreciation Week at BBAW.
Will you?
DizzyC
Saturday, May 6, 2017
It's Monday, What are you reading?
This weekend
As you can see I have been messing about with my blog title. I was envious of all the lovely blog headers. I got the effect I wanted but wish it was a little sharper.
I finished reading
To Be Queen - Christy English Review to follow and I am delighted that Christy English is guest author on Friday.
AJ fell asleep with a book. See here
I signed up for BBAW - Book Blogger Appreciation Week
In My Postbox
I received a copy of Exit the Actress by Priya Parmar. A win at The Eclectic Reader.
What I am reading now
The Gardener by Prue Leith and
Starstruck by Jane Lovering
UK readers, remember to check out the giveaway on the left hand side bar. Closes Friday.
What does your reading week look like?
As you can see I have been messing about with my blog title. I was envious of all the lovely blog headers. I got the effect I wanted but wish it was a little sharper.
I finished reading
To Be Queen - Christy English Review to follow and I am delighted that Christy English is guest author on Friday.
AJ fell asleep with a book. See here
I signed up for BBAW - Book Blogger Appreciation Week
In My Postbox
I received a copy of Exit the Actress by Priya Parmar. A win at The Eclectic Reader.
What I am reading now
The Gardener by Prue Leith and
Starstruck by Jane Lovering
UK readers, remember to check out the giveaway on the left hand side bar. Closes Friday.
What does your reading week look like?
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Review - To Be Queen by Christy English
The Blurb
Taught by her father, the Duke of Aquitaine, how to be powerful in the midst of the ruthless politics of the court, Eleanor learned at an early age to inspire live and loyalty in the people around her. Those lessons serve the fifteen year old well when - after her father's sudden death - she is crowned Duchess of Aquitaine and becomes the most eligible, sought after woman in France...........
The Middle ages did not interest me in history lessons at school, and I have neglected this period in my historical fiction reading.
I accepted a copy of this novel, from the author, as I had heard good things about her writing. Christy English has grabbed my attention with the fascinating story of Eleanor of Aquitaine's early life and first marriage. I want to know more about this little known Queen and this period in history.
Eleanor, at her father's side, had to grow up very quickly after her mother died, when she was only 8 years old. Her father prepared her to become a Queen, showing her how to command the trust and loyalty of his people, something that was not easy for a young woman.
He made arrangements for her to marry King Louis VII, making sure that her wealth and land would stay with her and pass only to her sons. The marriage was built on politics and power rather than love and, although Eleanor pledged to be loyal to her husband, for the sake of her father, King Louis was under the influence of the Church.
Eleanor served her husband, as her father wished, for many years but their marriage would not produce a male heir. King Louis joined The Crusades and Eleanor followed him as his dutiful Queen, but in that time she would seek love elsewhere. She would never be accepted by King Louis's people or the church.
I was mesmerized by my first encounter with this amazing historical figure, following her story from from a young girl at her father's side through to the annulment of her first marriage. She was an amazing woman driven by the need to be as strong and powerful as any man in the kingdom and the need to be adored by every man she came across.
I admired her strength and determination to match any man, but I am not sure about her morals.
The author leaves the ending of this novel as Eleanor begins a new chapter in her life and I do wonder if the author will return with a sequel.
4.5 out of 5 for me! I really enjoyed it!
Taught by her father, the Duke of Aquitaine, how to be powerful in the midst of the ruthless politics of the court, Eleanor learned at an early age to inspire live and loyalty in the people around her. Those lessons serve the fifteen year old well when - after her father's sudden death - she is crowned Duchess of Aquitaine and becomes the most eligible, sought after woman in France...........
The Middle ages did not interest me in history lessons at school, and I have neglected this period in my historical fiction reading.
I accepted a copy of this novel, from the author, as I had heard good things about her writing. Christy English has grabbed my attention with the fascinating story of Eleanor of Aquitaine's early life and first marriage. I want to know more about this little known Queen and this period in history.
Eleanor, at her father's side, had to grow up very quickly after her mother died, when she was only 8 years old. Her father prepared her to become a Queen, showing her how to command the trust and loyalty of his people, something that was not easy for a young woman.
He made arrangements for her to marry King Louis VII, making sure that her wealth and land would stay with her and pass only to her sons. The marriage was built on politics and power rather than love and, although Eleanor pledged to be loyal to her husband, for the sake of her father, King Louis was under the influence of the Church.
Eleanor served her husband, as her father wished, for many years but their marriage would not produce a male heir. King Louis joined The Crusades and Eleanor followed him as his dutiful Queen, but in that time she would seek love elsewhere. She would never be accepted by King Louis's people or the church.
I was mesmerized by my first encounter with this amazing historical figure, following her story from from a young girl at her father's side through to the annulment of her first marriage. She was an amazing woman driven by the need to be as strong and powerful as any man in the kingdom and the need to be adored by every man she came across.
I admired her strength and determination to match any man, but I am not sure about her morals.
The author leaves the ending of this novel as Eleanor begins a new chapter in her life and I do wonder if the author will return with a sequel.
4.5 out of 5 for me! I really enjoyed it!
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
New characters from TopThat!
Had this news from Top That! Publishing today.
Top That! Publishing has signed four celebrities to provide
voiceovers for fully animated, interactive Apps as part of the launch of their new character brand,
The Froobles. The brand will launch with 12 printed titles that will be published in September.
The vocal talents of Johnny Vaughan, Denise van Outen, Edith Bowman and Reggie Yates will appear within the animated story sections of the iPhone, iPad and Android Apps, bringing the antics of The Froobles to life.
The Froobles are unique characters that have been brought to life by the magic of children's imaginations. Scenes created by playgroup children provide The Froobles with an ever-changing world in which they have fun adventures while learning valuable lessons along the way.
THE FROOBLES BOOKS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER 2011
THE FROOBLES APPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON iTUNES IN NOVEMBER 2011
AJ is looking forward to seeing these new characters.
Top That! Publishing has signed four celebrities to provide
voiceovers for fully animated, interactive Apps as part of the launch of their new character brand,
The Froobles. The brand will launch with 12 printed titles that will be published in September.
The vocal talents of Johnny Vaughan, Denise van Outen, Edith Bowman and Reggie Yates will appear within the animated story sections of the iPhone, iPad and Android Apps, bringing the antics of The Froobles to life.
The Froobles are unique characters that have been brought to life by the magic of children's imaginations. Scenes created by playgroup children provide The Froobles with an ever-changing world in which they have fun adventures while learning valuable lessons along the way.
THE FROOBLES BOOKS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER 2011
THE FROOBLES APPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON iTUNES IN NOVEMBER 2011
AJ is looking forward to seeing these new characters.
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