Poodlena
“In a big city high rise
On the very top floor
Lived a pink, fluffy poodle,–
Poodlena Pompadour.”
Thus begins a delightful look into the world of a pampered poodle in the city. The rhymes are fun but what little girls really love are the illustrations. Poodlena with her mountain of pink fluffy hair gets prettied up everyday for her walk. She goes to the dog park to be seen but never plays with the other dogs. Fortunately, one muddy day she gets knocked down and discovers the joy of getting a little dirty. From then on she primps less so she has more time to play. More time to play, a good lesson for all of us!
So, Daddy took Frankie to dance class again and took one picture before he was politely asked to stay out of the classroom. It is the rule and the reason for it obvious after Frankie saw him and promptly had a meltdown…. 
Terrier (The Legend of Beka Cooper, Book 1)
I like Tamora Pierce. She writes wonderfully strong-willed female characters. That being said, the Beka Cooper series is my favorite of all. Pierce has really come into her own, adding strong writing to her already strong plots and characters. Terrier takes place in her familiar kingdom of Tortall but preceding the other series set in the same locale. Beka is actually the great-great-great-grandmother of Aliane of the Trickster series. Beka lives in the lower city and is training with the provost’s guard, essentially she is a cop. This book covers her first year of traning and is told as Beka’s diary. A must read for fantasy lovers and suitable for age 13 and up.
So, first of all, I LOVE my new job. Frankie does not. She lets me know by the pile of sobbing pre-schooler on the floor as I leave her. At home with her Daddy. My job is interesting and engaging and creative and really, what more can you ask for? On the other hand, I missed her first dance class and have to make do with the pictures Daddy took. This whole working mother thing is HARD! So, I really have nothing cute or pithy today, just pictures of what I missed and a semi-broken heart.
I used to be the only person who gave books at a baby shower but now I find the baby gets duplicates of all the usual favorites. This list goes beyond Goodnight Moon into some classics for the new millenium.
Is Your Mama a Llama?
My First Taggies Book: Princess
Gossie and Friends Board Book Set
I Know a Rhino
Little Quack (Classic Board Books)
Mouse’s First Christmas
I’ve told you once and I’ve told you twice
reminded her mother in a voice not so nice
Do not go to bed with a wringing wet head
A current favorite in our house due to the fact that hair combing/brushing is a BIG issue. Who knew that not drying your hair would result in mushrooms growing out of your head? As the growth gets more exotic, Ruthie’s mother calls in the experts. Excellent rhyming and visuals make this a treat to read.
Ruthie Bon Bair: Do Not Go to Bed with Wringing Wet Hair
