Brisingr by Christopher Paolini

Brisingr by Christopher Paolini
My goal while hubby was away in Atlanta was to read this 759 page book. I had so much to do that I only barely finished Sunday before he got home. My life was just not very kind to book reading that week.
The beginning of this book has a review of Eragon and Eldest. I really liked that. It helped me remember many details and helped get me into the story again before even starting.

I really liked the book. Towards the beginning though it got really exciting and I looked and noticed a great deal of book left and so I knew it couldn’t conclude yet. Then toward the end, there was just a little bit of book left and a lot more to happen so I had a good idea that it wouldn’t end with this book.

This was a great adventure and I look forward to reading the conclusion in the next volume.

The authors style of writing is not one I read will fast with. He thinks differently than I do so it takes me longer to read his book, but I really enjoy his book and am rewarded for my efforts of reading his book. Brisingr is a fun, fun book.

Bee Bim Bop by Linda Sue Park

Bee-bim Bop by Linda Sue Park

This is a fun little storybook. It takes us through the process of preparing a dish called “Bee Bim Bop.” The little girl is with her mom through shopping, baking and preparing the dish for the table where her whole family joins them in the eating.

The words rhyme. The rhyming alone is a great reason to read the book. It is just so fun to say the words. I read it to my children out loud and instead of dreading reading it over and over again, I liked it and really enjoy reading it. The words are fun to say.

I like to have the kids finish the sentence “for some….” Then they add “Bee Bim Bop” with a giggle. So it is definitely a book that can be interactive and fun.

It has a recipe at the end. My daughter has told us we need to make it.

I like this book because its words are catchy. My children really like this book and have asked for it by name. So, if they like it that is all the more reason for me to like it too.

Mung-Mung by Linda Sue Park

Mung-Mung by Linda Sue Park
This storybook asks “What kind of animal says…” Each page asks that question. Then it gives the sound of each animal, but not just in English. It gives the sound in many languages. Then the answer is found by opening up the page to make the page open extra long to find the animal that answers the question.

I love this book. The illustrations are beautiful and the colors are bright. It is a really fun book and I love to know how to make sounds in other languages. It’s good to intrigue and interest children in other languages. I know I really liked knowing the sounds of animals.

I think this is a personal favorite of mine. I like the way it interacts with kids. It’s brief, yet in that briefness it makes the point quickly.

Books, Books, Books

It's no wonder I'd eventually start a blog about Books! I am thinking this will help me read more. That is my great desire.