Well, friends! Do I ever have an eccentric and charming book for you! Stories of the Night, written and illustrated by Kitty Crowther translated into English by Julia Marshall originally published in Sweden in 2017; English edition by Gecko Press, …
a sad farewell to one of children’s literature’s greats
Yesterday the news arrived that one of the geniuses of children’s literature, John Burningham, has died. When I heard, I was brokenhearted, for he has gifted us with so many treasured stories and all the fond memories of reading them, …
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love, loss, and one little donkey
Saving Winslow, by Sharon Creech published in 2018 by Joanna Cotler Books, Harper Collins 165 pages Louie knelt beside the basket. A small gray head with black eyes and feathery eyelashes and sticking-up ears emerged. Attached to the head was …
Ski Soldier…A World War II biography
Looking for a short, intriguing read full of wintery, gutsy, glory? This slim biography combines history, adventure, the Italian Alps, and the skiing wonderland of the Colorado Rockies. Check it out! Ski Soldier: A World War II Biography, by Louise …
a banquet of splendors
Right about now you are likely in the thick of holiday busy-ness… …and here I am raining down a torrent of splendid book suggestions. Maybe one will jump out at you for that just-right gift! On the other hand, perhaps …
need a gift for a grown-up? consider a children’s book!
Today’s post is my last of the 2018 holiday gift guides. Phew! This one is geared towards grown ups. Since every title on Orange Marmalade is one that I enjoy, it’s understandable that I think children’s books in general make …
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Orange Marmalade: 2018 Little Literary Holiday Gift Guide
All year long I make it my aim to introduce books to Orange Marmalade readers, any one of which would make a great holiday gift 🙂 For this year’s holiday list, I’m highlighting: Something Old — a vintage or classic …
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peace and mirth on Earth
The promise of Christmas was originally peace on Earth and isn’t that still the longing of our hearts in these troubled and fractious times? I recognize that the holiday season finds you all in remarkably different places; some awash in …
Orange Marmalade 2018 Non-Electronic Gift Guide: Games and Puzzles
Puzzles and board games for all ages today! Wrap them up for the holidays and enjoy them for years to come! Links will take you either to a website where you can purchase the item or to Amazon. If you …
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Bonhoeffer: a striking graphic portrayal
The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler, written and illustrated by John Hendrix published in 2018 by Amulet Books 167 pages + back matter I’ve read several biographies of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German pastor whose faith-shaped …
