... And the rest of him, hungry.

     Do you like to read?  I loooooove to read; kids' books, westerns, Christian Romance, history, science... you name it.  Years ago, I was a Librarian and my favorite job was when I could spend time in the childrens' section of the library.  I always enjoyed checking the books in and out for people, kids in particular, because I could kind of keep up with what everyone was reading.

     I don't recall if I've told you about this before, but one of my favorite authors, back then, was a man by the name of Jack kent.  Among other books, he wrote one called Round Robin.  There was a constant waiting list of about thirty people who wanted to read this book.  I kept thinking that I would have my chance to check the book out, if I was just willing to wait long enough.

     Well, lemme' tell you something about books and kids.  When kids find one that they like, its right next to impossible to squeeze into the waiting line to have a look.  Finally, I had to add my name to the waiting list so I would eventually have a chance to read the book, myself.

     This book is out of print, but you just might be able to find it on Amazon or Barnes & Noble, if you want to read it.  There's also the slimmest chance that you might find a copy to read, by checking into Inter-Library Loan.

     Just to give you an idea as to why Round Robin was so popular, here's the first sentence:  "In the beginning, Round Robin was just like all the other baby robins; most of him Head and the rest of him, Hungry."

     See what I mean?  Now, I ask you, could you resist reading a book that starts out like that?  I do hope you will do some research and find this book.  I truly believe it's something you might enjoy.  Happy reading and happy blogging.  And 'til the next time, keep a hug on.

 ~ Yaya

LAST CHANCE!

     My, how time flies when you're having fun.  Can you believe that its already the fifteenth of April and the day that someone will win all three books written by Donna Aviles?  These are some great books.  Donna's grampa' and some 150,000 to 200,000 more children silently hid away in a seventy-five-year block of history, keeping their secret from almost all of us.

     Can you imagine what it must have been like to lose your parents, your home and everything familiar to you?  Can you further imagine being told that you would be going to live with strangers, to be picked out in a line-up of children and, basically, hope for the best?

     That's exactly what happened to Oliver and Edward Nordmark and thousands of other children, as well.  To win the books that tell how one family's lives were changed by a trip on an Orphan Train, be sure to go to Donna's blog and Become A Follower.  Of course, I'll want you to follow on my site, too.  Then, comment on my March 18th post so I can be sure and include you in the drawing.

     These are the books by Donna Nordmark Aviles:

          1)  FLY LITTLE BIRD, FLY!
          2)  BEYOND THE ORPHAN TRAIN
          3)  PEANUT BUTTER FOR CUPCAKES

     One lucky winner will soon own all three of these outstanding books.  They are very well written and both my good hubby-buddy and I were excited with each turn of the page.  I hope you will be among those trying for this prize.  The deadline is midnight, tonight.

     Good luck and good reading.  And 'til the next time, keep a hug on.

 ~ Yaya