To Read: Goodnight iPad by Ann Droyd

The hubby and I have Goodnight Moon memorized at this point. We love reading it to our little girl and it brings back fond memories of when it was read to us as children. I love the rhythm and rhyme of the story. It's fun to read and I learned recently that it makes all the sounds in the English language. It is definitely a staple bedtime story in our mix of books and I thought that parents would find this new book, Goodnight iPad, HILARIOUS because it really is a parody for the next generation.






It's also a nice reminder that we all need to unplug every once in awhile. My hubby's happiest traveling moment with me, thus far, is when we went to Mt. Rainier for a few days and we didn't have any (not even 3G) access to Internet or TV. Hopefully, we will remember to turn the TV off more often and just spend quality time with our little one.

Can't wait to get my hands on a real copy soon!

For more information:
Book page: http://www.davidmilgrim.com/DMDC/anndroyd.com.html
Author: Ann Droyd (aka David Milgrim)
Facebook: David Milgrim

To Read :: A Tale Dark and Grimm

I added this book to my to-read list a couple of months ago because the cover caught my eye and I am actually really looking forward to reading it. I saw it posted on Scholastic's Book Box Daily blog and I'm planning on purchasing it soon. My students love The Sisters Grimm series and I think this will be a great addition to my classroom library.

Title: A Tale Dark and Grimm
Author: Adam Gidwitz
Publisher: Puffin; Dutton Juvenile (November 2010)
Genre: Fantasy 







Awards: 

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year (2010), Publishers Weekly's Best Children's Books of the Year for Fiction (2010), Goodreads Choice Award for Middle Grade and Children's Books Nominee (2010)

Summary from Goodreads:
In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses, and outwitted witches.

Fairy tales have never been more irreverent or subversive as Hansel and Gretel learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.



I can't stop looking at the cover art. I hope the story is as good as it sounds!