The very best thing about these award winning books (Parents’ Choice Gold Award, National Parenting Publications Association Award (NAPPA) Honors Award, Children’s Music Web Award and nominations for both a Juno and Félix Award) is that they are bilingual. They are innovative, creative, artistic beyond what I have seen lately, and linguistically simple.

Dream Songs Night Songs From Belgium to Brazil, A Duck in New York City, Down at the Sea Hotel are all available from The Secret Mountain. Each comes with it’s own CD of lullabies or songs.

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During those three days prior to Thanksgiving AJ, my oldest, and I will be decorating the house with wonder for him (nothing too overstimulating of course). And, most of it is for AJ’s enjoyment and fascination, as he loves crafts and decorations. Sometimes I think he might become an artist because he is wickedly creative.

As for every holiday here at One Book, we are offering up a listing of the best arts and craft, activities, and misc. things to do with kids.

However, we also have the BEST BOOKS (of course) over in our PAGES section.  That is where you will find all the new links to our book listings, as we are reorganizing the site to make it easier for you to find our book lists. So, make sure you check out the BEST THANKSGIVNG BOOKS FOR KIDS and make sure you order a few too! You still have time! I know AMAZON ships speedy quick when they want to!

Have a pine tree in your yard and easy access to pine cones? I did when I grew up. If you do, get ready to make a Turkey Cone!

Are you a football family? Make a pillow to snuggle on.

Need some last minute fun? Printables for all the littles.

Keep them cyber busy while you mash…

Have some extra crafty kids? Send them to Martha Stewart for some hefty crafts.

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Next week when we he is out of school I plan on making some hurricane lanterns with him (from the dollar store).

What you need to make this:

• fall glitter colors
• spray glue
• dried gourds
• hurricane vase
• candles

Spray adhesive onto gourd or hurricane and then sprinkle glitter.

Allow to dry.

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Speak

GENRE: Realistic Fiction
THEME: Growing up, Rape, Confidence, and Fitting in.
RL/IL: Young Adult: Grades 8-12
AWARDS: A 2000 Printz Honor Book, A 1999 National Book Award Finalist, An Edgar Allan Poe Award Finalist, A 1999 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist, Winner of the SCBWI Golden Kite Award, An ALA Best Book for Young Adults, An ALA Quick Pick, A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, A Booklist Top Ten First Novel of 1999, A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book, A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, A Horn Book Fanfare Title
PAGES: 198
Warnings: Rape

Melinda begins her high school career as a social outcast because she called the cops from an end-of-the-summer party. Her friends think she called the cops to break up the party, but only she knows the real reason. Consequently, from day one of high school, Melinda’s friends shun her and she retreats into her own self to fight internal demons. She doesn’t speak to anyone, she doesn’t do her homework, she doesn’t go to class, she doesn’t shower, and she certainly doesn’t talk to her parents or go out of her way to make any friends.

Finally, her almost nonexistent parents begin to notice her changes and try to help. But what is the cause of these changes? Melinda won’t reveal what really happened to her at that party. But when the same thing almost happens again, Melinda fights back and finally speaks.
Anderson expertly chronicles a young girl’s traumatic first year of high school and a young girl’s struggle with rape and relationships. Melinda speaks to us with wit, humor, and anguish. Her rite of passage is evoked by a stranger and ends with her own strength and courage.

CONNECTIONS:
Cut
Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
Stuck in Neutral
Many Stones
Catalyst
Go Ask Alice

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