Post-Matilda Post

Oh Sam I love the images you've pulled together. Did you know I was thinking about being a fox for Halloween? I have these grand notions of a papier-mache mask. If I get my act together... Do you have a good papier-mache receipe? I'll have to find one.

Yes, a fieldtrip to see Mr. Fox is an excellent idea.



And testament to just how in sync we are, we are reading Matilda! K has taken to counting the "naughty" words as we go along. Seven in last night's chapter. We watched the movie over the weekend.

Other books we are into right now:

Fanny & Annabelle by Holly Hobbie

As a child of the 70s, I have a soft-spot for anything Holly Hobbie. This is a hit with the 5 yr old, and is a follow-up to her beloved Fanny. (I think Fanny is the better of the two. Such a good book!) Oh, but this one made David cry!

George and Martha by James Marshall

Heavy rotation again with the 5 yr old. Good stuff.

Annie Finkle's Rules for Girls: Stage Fright

The 8 year old likes this series, and this one is the latest. She is going through a book every day and half now! I think I'll to put her onto Enid Blyton - I loved the Famous Five when I was 8.

Beyond the Bakesale: The Essential Guide to Family School Partnerships

Guess who is reading this one? Ha! I have to say, though it is written for Public School Administrators and Teachers, I am finding it very inspirational, and thought-provoking.

Lighting Their Fires by Rafe Esquith

And this too. He is my go-to when I am feeling discouraged about our Public School system. Is there a theme here?!

The Grand Central Baking Book

Counteracting my Beyond the Bakesale reading. I LOVE this book. Molasses cookies on the schedule today.

How To Be Free by Tom Hodgkinson

Ok, thought I should include what is on David's nightstand. I bought this for him, reading about it somewhere - can't remember now.

On Our Bookshelf

Our copy of Blueberry Girl just arrived. I had seen it for the first time over the summer and fell in love. Written by Neil Gaiman for Tori Amos's daughter - his god-daughter - it is a wonderful read with a powerful message. (And was a wonderful gift for my blueberry girls as they started out on a new school year.)

All the Way to the Ocean

find it here

If you are in Los Angeles, Joel Harper will be reading his book on Saturday, October 11 at Green and Greener in Valley Village. Details here.

Practice Makes Perfect

I am so in love with this print by the amazing Lisa Congdon. (You can find it in her etsy shop here.) I have ordered it and am anxiously awaiting its arrival. I know just where it will go - next to the front door. A gentle daily reminder.

I purchased this book last year, after reading about it over at Soulemama.


A thoughtful and inspiring read. $12.21 at amazon.com

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"We yearn to simplify our lives and yet feel the need to accumulate more. Our children learn by example how much is too much or never quite enough."
-- Anita Kaushal

from:



$29.70 here
{or find it at your library}

Summer Reading

Each summer I pull a new pile of books off the shelves and stack them on the coffee table ready to grab one for a day at the beach, a read-aloud session under the tree in the backyard, a weekend roadtrip or simply some summer inspiration. Here is a look at a few of the books on our table right now of a "green-ish" hue...

For the big people:

A Slice of Organic Life by Sheheraza Goldsmith
Living Green: A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability by Greg Horn
Living with Chickens by Jay Rossier
Living the Good Life by Linda Cockburn
The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver

For the little people:

Out of the Egg by Tina Matthews
Fairy Dusters and Blazing Stars: Exploring Wildflowers with Children by Suzanne Sampson
All the Way to the Ocean by Joel Harper
Frog Girl by Paul Owen Lewis
Hey, Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose
How and Why Wonder Book of Birds by Robert Mathewson

More childrens' lit suggestions can be found over at Green Options.

What's on your summer reading list?