Reviewed by Sandra Merville Hart

I ran across this inspiring true story for children while attending a writers conference.

Manjhi lives in a poor village where the children have a very long walk to school. Families have a long walk to see a doctor, go to the hospital, or shop at the markets.

The village on the other side of the mountain has nice houses, markets, and a hospital.

It didn’t seem fair to Manjhi. If only the two villages were closer together, the families in the poor village would be able to send their children to school.

Then Manjhi has an idea.

This is a delightful and inspiring book for children 6-12.

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Reviewed by Sandra Merville Hart

Fun Activities, Themes, and Ideas for Overnight Parties

For boys or girls

What a great book!

The author begins with suggestions for preparations before the party. Choosing a theme topped the list. You’ll use it to select the invitations, decorations, and party activities—which are included in the book!

Lavender has suggestions for over 30 themes, such as All Aboard, Big Top Circus Party, Dinosaurs Delight, I Spy, Land Ho, Snakes and Snails and Alligator Critter Party, and Partying Painters Art Party.

Parents, the author has packed this book full of ideas for your child’s sleepover party.

Grandparents, this book has some ideas for you to choose from when hosting your grandchildren for a night or a weekend.

Recommended for parents and grandparents!

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Reviewed by Sandra Merville Hart

Camp can make you crazy

Chloe McCorkle doesn’t want to go to summer camp but has no choice. Her parents are going on a cruise and Chloe needs someplace to go. Chloe just wants to make enough money during the summer to buy a new bike to ride to school in the fall. She dreams up a scheme contingent on taking the baking course at camp.

She immediately meets a new friend, Pogo, and is happy to see a couple of school friends at camp. One of them is her secret crush.

Victoria, one of the girls in Chloe’s cabin, is constantly getting her in trouble.

Add to the that a very troublesome goat and you’ve got the makings for a fun novel geared to children 9 – 13.

Definitely recommend this chapter book for children!

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Reviewed by Sandra Merville Hart

Lucy is afraid of Thunder. Whenever a storm comes, her family has a lot of advice on how to deal with it. She tries to follow it, but is still scared.

Then when one of her furry friends is also frightened by Thunder, Lucy finds the courage to confront her fears.

This is a delightful book for adults to read to young children. It’s also a good book for new readers to read.

I love the illustrations! The author is not only a talented writer but also a gifted artist. She illustrated her own book.

The book is geared to children 3 – 7, and a great book for parents to read to their children at bedtime.

I will look for more books by this author!

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