Reading offers the opportunity to visit parts of the world you might not otherwise have the opportunity to see. But travel means different things to different people, and some of us are more excited about the interesting places we can stay while visiting exotic locales. After all, hotels are adventures in themselves: the history, the decor, the […]
Gather ‘round the Cauldron, because Halloween is almost here! From costume inspiration and hosting tips to party-appropriate chit-chat, we’ve got your bookish Hocus Pocus survival guide right here. Playing Dress Up on a Dime The most intimidating thing about Halloween is by far the costumes. Some people go ALL OUT! But when inspiration fails, you […]
Halloween is a BIG deal to kids, and they’re never short on costume ideas. But if you’re trying to head off another pretty, pretty pink princess outfit or a totally inappropriate, way-too-violent Grand Theft Auto costume, try steering your little ones to a beloved literary hero or heroine. The key to these easy costumes? Using clothes […]
Being a good babysitter is an uncommon gift. For the rest of us, the best we could hope for back in our babysitting days was that the kid just wanted to watch a movie and eat macaroni and cheese, and that the parents would come home before you actually had to put him to bed. […]
The House on East 88th Street, by Bernard Waber Then: Wow! A pet crocodile who lives in the bathtub! Fun! I wish I had one! Now: That’s what I call a tragedy waiting to happen. Isn’t this already a show on TLC? This book should have been titled, Oh, the Health Codes You’ll Violate! Pippi […]
