When Mouse makes a cake for Little Bird’s birthday, he doesn’t know what commotion his cake is going to cause in the neighborhood or that this cake will be the first step in the chain of surprising events.Īll my kids laugh a lot throughout the book. The first time you read it, the unexpected twists of the plot will surprise you, and every time you read it after that, you will find something new to talk about. If you get only one book from this list, make it this one. If you click on the link and buy something I will get a small commission at no cost to you. Here to help you celebrate National Cake Day on November 26th is a list of delightful and yummy books about cakes.ĭisclaimer : this post contains Amazon affiliate links. Yep, I have talented little chefs in my home.īut you know what’s even more enjoyable than eating cake? Eating cake while reading a good book about it! Or a light and fluffy bundt cake that my daughter made for me recently. I love a good homemade cake! I especially enjoy a made-in-the-pan, mouthwatering chocolate cake that my kids can create completely on their own (it’s my sons’ specialty). Do you? Can you imagine a birthday party without a cake? What about a wedding? It’s been said “ a party without a cake is just a meeting,” and I haven’t met anyone who would disagree with this statement. Inside: 20+ books about cake for kids: delightful and exciting picture books for elementary grades and board books for the little ones.
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6/28/2023 0 Comments The dissident daughterIf this book had been written a few decades ago, I would have been less surprised I think. The title does give the game away but I ended up still being quite surprised. One commented to the other, “Now that’s how I like to see a woman–on her knees.” I am not sure now what I had expected from this book. Her daughter was kneeling on the shop floor staking items on a shelf when two middle-aged men walked in. I had read an excerpt of it on Amazon and knew this was the author’s personal story which was sparked by a confrontation in a drugstore where her fourteen year old daughter worked. The full title is: The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman’s Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine. When I first heard of this book by Sue Monk Kidd, best-selling author of The Secret Lives Of Bees, I was more than a bit intrigued. 6/28/2023 0 Comments Terry pratchett equal rites review" Just as much fun as the other books, but the woman empowerment speal got old. " Definitely better than some of his other books. (Notably the ending is pretty abrupt.) " - Ratiocination, This is a book where one can feel that taking shape, even if there are still a few rough edges. The Discworld series is often compared to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy- I think one of the biggest differences is that Discworld as a setting works on its own terms, whereas Hitchhiker's is more purely satire. It's the first one to go further afield, enlarging the cast and filling in some new locations. " If you feel you absolutely must read Discworld books in sequence your first time through, this is the place to start. " Ok, with this book, my 3rd foray into Discworld, I finally get the attraction of Terry Pratchett! " - Holly, " Love the ridiculousness! Monty Python meets Tolkein with a generous sprinkling of feminism. Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:. The two were to be forcibly linked to the Books of Vanitas in a procedure which would destroy their minds, but were rescued by Vanitas of the Blue Moon. This gave them abilities somewhat beyond normal human capacity, allowing them to heal slightly faster. Eventually, it was revealed they had received the blood of the Vampire of the Blue Moon, being the only human subjects not to reject it. The two were subjected to inhumane experimentation in hopes of turning them into Vampires, all to no avail. 71, and come to regard him as a younger brother. There he would meet Mikhail, known as No. However, his death was faked by Doctor Moreau, and he was kept as a test subject, renamed No. Subsequently, he was picked up by the Catholic Church, and trained to be a Chasseur. Their party was eventually attacked by Vampires, leaving Vanitas as the only survivor. Originally the child of a former doctor and a performer, Vanitas's biological mother died in childbirth, leaving him to be raised by his father and the traveling players he worked with. 6/28/2023 0 Comments The charisma myth olivia fox"Fox Cabane's distinct writing style.makes reading each chapter both informational and fun. Cabane takes a hard-science approach to a heretofore mystical topic, covering what charisma actually is, how it is learned, what its side effects are, and how to handle them. The world will become your lab, and every person you meet, a chance to experiment.The Charisma Myth is a mix of fun stories, sound science, and practical tools. You'll get both the insights and the techniques you need to apply this knowledge. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE BOOK'S AUDIO FILES AND CHARISMA EXERCISESFor the first time, science and technology have taken charisma apart, figured it out and turned it into an applied science: In controlled laboratory experiments, researchers could raise or lower people's level of charisma as if they were turning a dial.What you'll find here is practical magic: unique knowledge, drawn from a variety of sciences, revealing what charisma really is and how it works. 6/28/2023 0 Comments Keeper lost cities exileThe stars of the entire Keeper of the Lost Cities series are the characters and their relationships. It is more of a character-focused, suspenseful story than thrills and chases. The same mystery and intrigue laces every page. The plot of Exile is less intense than Keeper, but it is no less interesting. Sophie is, once, again, called upon to uncover hidden memories and save someone close to her. She even uses her telepathic powers to find a female alicorn-the rarest animal in the world.īut her kidnappers are still at large, and the Black Swan continue to leave cryptic messages. After a year of living in the world of the elves, surrounded by her friends, everything is starting to feel normal. Plotįinally settled into her home at Havenfield, Sophie-now thirteen-thought she was safe. It takes some time off the high-intensity finale of book one and spends time with the characters. The second book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series doesn’t disappoint. Just when she and Lucas are finally getting close, she learns that his pack has forbidden them from being together. But she's about to discover that some secrets can change your life forever…and not always for the better. The truth about who her real family is, the truth about which boy she's meant to be with-and the truth about what her emerging powers mean. Hunter's New York Times bestselling Shadow Falls series!Įven at a camp for supernatural teens, Kylie Galen has never been normal, and the more she discovers about her true identity, the more she wants to know. Now available together for the first time, don't miss Books Three and Four in C. With layers of secrets, it's a thrilling tale about self-discovery, friendship, love and finding a place in the world." – Bewitched Bookworms "Shadow Falls has everything I could wish for in a series. But as she learns more, Evadne begins to believe that Lady Henry might actually be a diabolist. George has dedicated himself to eradicating demons and diabolists alike, and now he needs Evadne’s help. But soon, George shows her something more than fancy footwork-he reveals to Evadne a secret, hidden world of devilish demons and their obedient servants. There, she meets George Cantrell, an experienced fencing master like she’s always dreamed of studying under. Fencer Evadne Gray cares for none of the former and knows nothing of the latter when she’s sent to London to chaperone her younger sister, aspiring art critic Dorina.Īt loose ends after Dorina becomes enamored with their uncle’s friend, Lady Henrietta “Henry” Wotton, a local aristocrat and aesthete, Evadne enrolls in a fencing school. and dangerous underground diabolic cults. Victorian London is a place of fluid social roles, vibrant arts culture, fin-de-siècle wonders. Molly Tanzer is at the top of her form in this beautifully constructed novel.”-Jeff VanderMeer, best-selling author of the Southern Reach trilogy “A delightful, dark, and entertaining romp. 6/27/2023 0 Comments Beatrix lisa kleypasRead onlineįour young ladies enter London society and band together to each find a husband. As Gabriel protects her from their unknown adversaries, they realize their devil’s bargain may just turn out to be a match made in heaven. But soon she discovers that her entrepreneurial endeavors have accidentally involved her in a dangerous conspiracy-and only her husband can keep her safe. He’ll do whatever it takes to possess her, even if their marriage of convenience turns out to be the devil’s own bargain.Īfter succumbing to Gabriel’s skilled and sensuous persuasion, Pandora agrees to become his bride. But Gabriel finds the high-spirited Pandora irresistible. In fact, she wants nothing to do with him. Vincent, has finally been caught-by a rebellious girl who couldn’t be less suitable. But one night at a glittering society ball, she’s ensnared in a scandal with a wickedly handsome stranger.Īfter years of evading marital traps with ease, Gabriel, Lord St. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board game business than take part in the London Season. Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. Most debutantes dream of finding a husband. 6/27/2023 0 Comments Crewel by Gennifer AlbinI wouldn’t call her a Slatebreaking character yet, but she has the potential to grow into one throughout this series. She also falls easily into emotional states in which she cannot muster the energy to fight back. However, Adelice doesn’t use her talent wisely in this book – she is impulsive and often confused as she uncovers the layers of deceit that surround her. This is the first book in a series, and Adelice is a character who wields great influence because her unusual talents for manipulating the forces that control the world of Arras. It accurately reflects the way that female characters are ritually sexualized in the story – but it’s still not a great way to present a potentially powerful female character.ĭoes it break the slate? To be determined. Of course, there is the problem of a sexualized young female face on the cover. Currently available.įace Value: The ethereal strands of colorful light evoke the visual landscape of the unusual dystopic world that Albin has created. |