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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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 Posted - Apr 06 2024 : 3:58:57 PM
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Thank you Alee! Here's another good children's book:
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Reading this book will make your day. And if you give it as a gift, you'll be doing the same for others, and then when your recipients call to tell you it made their day, you'll get a made day all over again. It's the applause kind of ripples-on-a-pond story (actually the Spokane River in Washington) that we can't seem to get enough of. Thank you to the banker, who in real life rescued the paddling of ducklings, catching them one by one midair, and the onlookers who cheered him on. Thank you to the author, an attorney, who decided to rally his mother, age 79, and his daughter, age 12, to help him illustrate it. And if you're a boomer like me, who raised a brood of children reading them the classic 1941 Make Way for Ducklings book about a pair of mallards who raised their brood in the Boston Public Garden and a police officer who stops traffic for them, you’ll probably still remember reading this out loud hundreds of times, Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Quark, Quack, and Pack. And you might even remember that the bronze statue of the ducks that was erected in the Boston Public Garden took on global ramifications when Barbara Bush gave a duplicate statue to Raisa Gorbechev as part of the START treaty. Now we’re talking world diplomacy, which is exactly where The Downtown Ducks is headed, because ... https://www.raisingjane.org/journal/
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1248 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2024 : 5:47:42 PM
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What a wonderful story Mary Jane! Thank you for sharing because I never heard about this in the news. I will be ordering this book to add to my collection of children’s books. I worked in the school system for seventeen years and have saved all of the books I used to read to my classes, in hopes of reading to a future grandchild. I remember and have read Make Way for Ducklings many times, but that one belonged to the school. Maybe I will order it as well.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2024 : 12:44:57 AM
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MaryJane- I’ll buy that one too! Thank you for the book recommendations! I’ll let you know when your new book is on its way!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2024 : 1:08:44 PM
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I have a children's book suggestion! It's called Mootilda's Bad Mood.
My kids laugh every time we read it and I promise you really need to emphasize the animal noises in the words. It makes the book so much better! It really turns someone in a bad mood into a good mood.
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2024 : 1:53:15 PM
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Krista, Mootilda sounds wonderful. I'm getting a copy for my grandson.
Here he is on his first plane ride earlier this week on his way to Boise from here. He loved every minute of it.
Also, did you know that my mother Helen's mother's mother was named Hilda Matilda? Would that make her your great great grandmother?
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1248 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1248 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2024 : 2:22:27 PM
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Thanks Krista, I will look for that one too! Have you heard of the Wonkey Donkey? It came out a few years back and sounds very fun. I told my son, when they are ready to announce they are expecting a baby, to buy me that one for my first granny book, lol.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2024 : 2:01:47 PM
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MaryJane, he will love that book! I hope he enjoys it as much as my kids. I bet that plane flight was super exciting. Does he get to fly back as well? I do know about Hilda Matilda! I have actually known about her for quite a few years now and always loved how her name rhymed. Here is a fun fact for you. My oldest is born on the same day as Hilda, which would be his great great great grandmother, just 137 years later.
Wanda, I haven't heard of the Wonkey Donkey. I just looked it up on Youtube and watched a lady reading it. It's so stinking cute! I definitely need to add that book to my collection. Thank you!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2024 : 03:47:52 AM
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You will love The Wonkey Donkey. Too funny! I am going to look into these other books for my grandson. He loves books! Thank you for the recommendations. 
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 01 2024 : 12:52:18 PM
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love Kristin Hannah she is a favorite author of mine who writes amazing historical fiction. Her lastest Book The Women about the combat nurses of Vietnam is an Amazing and insightful book about the women of the Vietnam War no one talked about. How little did I know about these brave women and all they went through. They finally got their Vietnam Memorial in 1992 and so well deserved.
All women of all ages need to read this book.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
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Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1857 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2024 : 1:02:33 PM
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I am reading The Women also. Not quite finished. Highly recommend it. Very good. Love all her books.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2024 : 03:42:55 AM
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MaryJane- I have your book for you and keep meaning to mail it. I’m about to get on a plane to Portland but when I get back I am going to put it and a few other goodies in a box for you! I miss you! One of these days when I am in Idaho I would love it if we could get together for a cup of tea and catch up! I’ll be in Potlatch over the weekend but sadly only for a day to pick up a new puppy- but I might be back at the start of October!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2024 : 10:40:47 PM
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Let me know when you're in town next and we'll try to hatch a plan for a get together. It would be nice to catch up with you Alee.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2024 : 3:31:32 PM
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Last night I finished reading "The Life She Was Given". Ellen Marie Wiseman really captivated my interest and I had a very difficult time putting the book down. There were so many different emotions in this book. I felt sadness, anger, sympathy, and even happiness. Even though the tragedy in the book broke my heart, I still recommend this book. Helps shine light on child and animal abuse and shows that people can rise above the trauma.
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Edited by - MaryJanesNiece on Aug 09 2024 3:32:47 PM |
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