Pip's parents are going on vacation. Dad called and asked Grandma Sal to baby-sit without knowing that Mom had already called Grandma Nan. On the day Pip's parents were leaving, both Grandmas showed up!
Grandma Nan is too strict. Grandma Sal is too laid back. Both of them are driving Pip insane. He doesn't know what to do!
I think that this book is really cute. It seems to remind me of my grandparents. It would drive me crazy, like Pip, if both of them got together. This story is silly and somewhat entertaining. I believe that it is best for a young reader who will easily comprehend. It's a good story.

In this story, Grandma Nan calls Pip and invites him to spend a weekend at her cabin by the lake. Nan has already invited Grandma Sal and told Pip that he could invite his best friend, Ski.
At the cabin, the Grandmas disagree on everything. Grandma Nan is too strict. But Grandma Sal is too laid back. Pip and Ski are bothered by the feuding grandmothers and try to escape them by going for a walk in the woods. But the grandmas follow! When Grandma Sal declares it "Nap Time," Pip and Sal sneak out of the house and hop in Grandma Nan's row boat. The two paddle out into the middle of the lake.
When the grandmas wake up and find them in the boat, Nan grows upset, but Grandma Sal just questions why they weren't invited! Grandma Nan demands that they return, but they make the both the grandmas promise that they will stop arguing! The grandmas promise!
I thought that this book had a nice storyline. This story, like the other "Grandma Sal and Grandma Nan" stories, is meant for early readers. I found this an entertaining, humorous story and I highly recommend it to all.

I read an earlier (1970-something?) publication of this work, and really enjoyed it. The sisters were presented as powerful thinkers who struggled with the issues of their day. The title is right on, they were pioneers for women's rights, as well as influential abolitionists. I'm glad that they were presented as whole people, with doubts and questions and problems, too.

It was an easy ready, but I didn't feel like the author was talking down to me. The book is highly recommended.

One of the more useful guides that are used in pediatric inpatient pharmacy. Very straight-forward approach to the most common IV drugs.

From a Child's View Children's books are not intended to be a singular event for the child, especially when the age range includes those children that must be read to. In other words, a children's book is (ought to be) an event between a child and the reader (i.e, a parent, a teacher, a sibling, a grandpa, etc.) Habbibal and the King is a wonderful children's book that makes for a great event, say between a child and his or her parent. The colorful illustrations give much for the child and parent to see in the story. The narrative allows plenty of room for the reader (say the Dad) to show tone, pace, and different character for the story. My daughter, seven, not only enjoyed the illustrations, she interacted with them--they caught her attention and enlightened her sense of the story. Of course, the moral to any story might have to be explained to a child no matter what book is read; but, it is the impact of the story-reading event that counts. When we finished the story, I asked her, 'Tell me something about the story that you learned.' She replied, 'God uses those who are weak to help him.' Not only did she 'get' the moral of the story, she wants me to read it again to her (which is certainly a goal of a story that is meant to give 'morals' to children). Hannibal and the King accomplished the task of a children's book very well, and in this way, is a good book to 'read to' children.

"Hawaii: Facts and Symbols," by Emily McAuliffe, is a good reference book for both younger and older readers. It is divided into short, easy-to-read sections and is illustrated throughout with many colorful photos. Also included is a map.

The book covers a number of topics: population, crops, the state seal, state motto, state bird, etc. Included is a short list of places to visit (such as the USS Arizona memorial) and other supplements. The one thing that's missing, and which I think should have been included, is a list of famous people from Hawaii. But overall, a concise and interesting book.

This is a laugh-out-loud book about parenting. Sweet, sentimental, and touching. Taking care of children is indeed a laughing matter. The author shows us why it's often best to keep your sense of humor and go with the flow

I don't usually read this particular author's books since her style and my tastes don't mesh very well. I tried this one recently (in the process of clearing out my library) and liked it rather better than expected.

The back cover blurb is as follows:

"A Most Perilous Position: Beautiful Vanessa Tarleton realized the risk of accepting a position in the household of Nicholas Leighton, Earl of Stone. She knew very well his lurid reputation.

But Vanessa's father had gambled away her family fortune, and she desperately needed employment. She told herself she could evade whatever snares Nicholas might set. All that she had to do was recall his record as a wanton womanizer and remind herself that marriage to her was the last thing on his mind.

Then Vanessa arrived at the earl's isolated country estate - and discovered that though she was forewarned about this infamously attractive man, she was not forearmed."

[My Comments]

Although I liked this book, I did have minor problems with it, notably with the hero's disagreement with the heroine over the help she was giving his sister. On the other hand, the hero and heroine spent a lot of time together (once they met), there was no Big Misunderstanding (unless we count that over his sister, and Vanessa's intentions in helping her out), and there was no Big Secret. There was even a small mystery - in the nature of the hidden inheritance (as described in the title) - but nothing that a dedicated mystery reader would not spot immediately.

The theme of needlework and tapestry repair in the book was well-done (from the author's own experience) and was certainly new to me. The heroine's aunt at the beginning was a bit over-the-top (her reasoning not being explained) and there were small problems in understanding motivations here and there. But on the whole, this was a pretty good read.

Other Hendrickson books I have enjoyed in the past (several years ago) - Harriet's Beau, and Lord Ware's Widow. This particular book is a very early Hendrickson (her second Regency if the Nonesuch site is correct), and the style is rather different from her current style or so I understand. If you like quieter stories and love reading about needlework and tapestries (or about Regency weight reduction techniques) try this book.

I have played Poncia in this play and I really enjoyed it. We only did a short part out of it but I wanted to do more. I recommend reading this book but if you can perform it!

As a children's librarian, I can't read all the books out there. This book was brought to my attention by a young patron whose name is Emily. It is one of her favorites and after including it in several programs, I found that all the girls who heard it loved it, too. Even the youngest of my listeners was fascinated by Emily's quest for fabulous hair and delighted by all the illustrations. They 'oohhed and aahed' over all the lavish hair styles. I guess the freedom of personal expression and the celebration of female beauty are still strong positive messages for girls. Though some femiminsts might disagree, my young friends declare that Emily Blair and her Fabulous Hair are beyond compare!