Library Love {10}

Welcome back to the library haul link up!  

Here are some of the winners from our library basket from the last few weeks.  (Although the goal is to suggest materials for your family’s next library trip, if you happen to order something using these Amazon links, we receive a small commission at no cost to you!  Thanks!)

 

Cee had read one of the books from the 26 Fairmount Avenue books before, so I was excited when I saw that our library offered the series as an audiobook.  It’s read by Tomie DePaola himself!  *The* Tomie DePaola!

Tomie grew up in a Catholic family, and I appreciate the way that Catholicism is woven throughout the story in a very natural way.  We listened to the 4 books included in this set several times as a family.

 

 

 

My kids are always losing mittens, and The Missing Mitten Mystery explores the cute ways those mittens might be put to use.

Now if only Steven Kellogg would find all the missing socks…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who’s that Knocking on Christmas Eve? is one of Jan Brett’s troll stories.  Although it’s set on Christmas Eve, there really isn’t anything Christmas-y about it, making it another great winter read.

At one point in the story a troll says, “Have a little sausage, Kitty!”  I made the mistake of using a high, squeaky British accent to voice the trolls, and it’s become a new family catchphrase.

I love when books become part of our family culture.

 

 

 

When Angela posted that she was starting The Magnolia Story, I added it to my to-read list as well.  My reading/watching lists are pretty peer-pressure based.  I don’t want to sink a bunch of time into something duddy, so I’m grateful for recommendations.

I put  this book on hold at The Big Far Away Library.  I was #52 on the holds list.  This Saturday I went to The Little Close Library.  (We’ve got dual citizenship.)  Sitting on the new book display– there it was.  “The Magnolia Story.”  No holds list.  Sweet!  There are perks to dual citizenship, for sure.

It’s an easy read, and it makes me want to watch their show.  Anyone know where I can watch Fixer Upper for free?  Turns out Chip and Jo don’t have a TV either.  So we’re practically best friends now, me, the Gaineses, and shiplap.

 

Do you have any library treasures to share?  Comment below with your list or a link to your list (be sure to put a link back here in your post!) 

 

 

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Upcoming Tuesday Link Ups
January 31:  JEI:  Romance Edition!
– How did you meet your spouse? or How did you know your spouse was “the one?”
– What’s your ideal date? or What’s your funniest dating story?
– What couple from literature, TV, or the movies best mirrors you and your spouse?
February 7:  Library Haul