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When Shadows Fall

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Tina Pinson

Their lives torn by war, Matthew and Rebekah fight to keep their worlds intact. Rebekah wishes she could turn back time, and go home. Matthew wishes his arms could be the home she runs to. Available May 1 http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-289/Shadows-Book-One-cln–When/Detail.bok EXCERPT Rebekah followed the attendant to a horse drawn, covered wagon in the alley. “You must have pull, ma’am. Lincoln himself says you’re to keep this.” She watched in stunned silence as he settled Robert on a pallet of blankets. He turned to her. “Well, that’ll do ya. I best get back. And, ma’am, don’t be staying any longer in these … Continue reading →

Why I keep away from Open Manholes

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Tina Pinson

Come and find out the answer in my interview with Lena Nelson Dooley. Leave a comment for a chance to win my newest release, When Shadows Fall http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/2012/05/when-shadows-fall-tina-pinson-free-book.html

Tallulah’s Solo by Marilyn Singer

Posted on May 1, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

After a year of ballet classes, Tallulah is a practiced ballerina and confident she will land the starring role in the upcoming show. Her little brother, Beckett, is eager to begin ballet after watching Tallulah for so long. Tallulah is proud to have a brother interested in dance, and tries to give him some helpful tips. But Beckett is easily distracted and doesn’t really listen to either Tallulah or his teacher. This is fine with Tallulah, until Beckett is given a lead in the show–the frog in the Frog Prince—while Tallulah is cast as a lady-in-waiting. Continue reading →

THE LUCKY ONE – Now in Theaters

Posted on April 22, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Curious Baby Everyday Shapes Puzzle Book: A Puzzle Play Book

Posted on April 17, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Little ones will discover the world of everyday shapes—a diamond, flower, egg, star,
and heart—with this interactive puzzle book. Each sturdy, shaped puzzle piece can be
lifted off to reveal a scene of George interacting with the shape in the world around
him—and some additional shapes on the back of the puzzle piece! With sweet illustrations,
bouncy rhyming verse, and oversized puzzle pieces to touch and explore with,
this book is the perfect way to introduce the baby in your life to the world of shapes! Continue reading →

Tollins 2: Dynamite Tales

Posted on April 14, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

The bestselling creator of “The Dangerous Book for Boys” introduces the explosive, magical, and adventurous world of the Tollins. Complete with thrilling stories of danger, glorious drawings, maps, and diagrams, this is the definitive guide to these remarkable little flying creatures. Illustrations. Continue reading →

Happy Easter Curious George

Posted on April 10, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Happy Easter, Curious George is a winning holiday story based on H. A. and Margret Rey’s popular primate and painted in the original watercolor and charcoal style. One fine Easter morning, George and the man with the yellow hat head to the park. George can’t help but join in the fun when he sees children dyeing Easter eggs . . . but what’s that man doing with their prized creations? Each hardcover gift book comes with glittery egg-decorating stickers! Continue reading →

Warriors: Omen of the Stars – The Last Hope and then so much more…

Posted on April 7, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

The future of the Warrior cats hangs in the balance in the thrilling conclusion to the action-packed Omen of the Stars story arc.

The epic conclusion to the Omen of the Stars story arc from #1 nationally bestselling author Erin Hunter. This book will also include the latest challenge in the ongoing Warriors Adventure Game.

The end of the stars draws near. Three must become four to battle the darkness that lasts forever…. Continue reading →

Jorge el Curioso Vuela Una Cometa – Curious George Flies a Kite

Posted on March 19, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Curious George Flies a Kite is now available as a Spanish/English bilingual edition. When Curious George makes some cute bunny friends, one of the babies gets away! George uses a string to help get the bunny back to its mother, and discovers that strings can also be used for fishing and flying kites. But when Bill’s kite flies away—-with George attached—-it will take the man with the yellow hat to get George back on solid ground. This edition features both English and Spanish text set in two different colors for ease of readability. Continue reading →

Curious George Grows a Garden

Posted on March 17, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

This double early reader features two favorite stories from the Emmy Award winning PBS show, Curious George Plants a Seed and Curious George: The Perfect Carrot, plus a sheet of colorful stickers! Continue reading →

Bob Books Early Readers

Posted on March 15, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Have you heard? Bob Books is growing up! That is growing up into a new Early Readers. Now you can continue what you started with the Bob Books sets and keep that love of fun characters going in FULL COLOR.

Discover NEW Bob Books Early Readers – now in a bright new format! These 32 page, full color stories are just right for your reader who knows the basics, and is looking for fun, easy-to-read stories. Continue reading →

Bunny My Honey by Anita Jeram

Posted on February 27, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

A very special new story for the very young—by the illustrator of the bestselling GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU.

How Bunny loves his mommy! And Mommy adores her little one. “Bunny, my Honey,” she says, showing him how to do special rabbity things, like running and hopping, digging, and twitching his nose, and thumping his great big feet. Bunny’s best friends are Little Duckling and Miss Mouse. They play quack-quacky games, squeaky games, and thump-thump-thumpy games together. But one day Bunny runs too far on his own and gets lost in the deep woods. The more Bunny looks for his friends and his mommy, the more lost he becomes. Bunny cries, “I want my Mommy!” until, at last, she arrives to cuddle and kiss him and put her twitchy nose on his twitchy nose. A sweetly reassuring story by the illustrator of the award-winning GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. Continue reading →

Best Creative Madness Mama Reads of 2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by CherryBlossomMJ

Yes, there is about ten or so more days left… but I’ll cut it off here. This year I read 313 of my goal for 300 books this year. I might make 315 by years end! Then there is also a good half dozen or so in the DNF pile that I may or may not ever go back to. My understanding is that I read approximately 53,069 pages. Lots of children’s picture books, a few board books, some non fiction, and tons of Christian Historical Fiction. Earlier today I was asked for my favorite read of 2011. That was … Continue reading →