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Saturday, December 5, 2015

Miles Around London...

We haven't blogged about children's books for awhile, but we came across a great one that we wanted to share with you. Because we are moose and don't live in England, Miles Around London was especially fun for us. We not only learned some neat facts about London and saw some very interesting places, we got to play along with Miles the Cat and his new-found friend Cabbie!

Here's what our Moo had to say about it:

What a great children's book! Miles Around London is both an exciting and educational story. Children will be just as excited as Miles the Cat to tour around London. And who doesn't like to take part in the fun?! I don't know what kids will like more, matching up the birds at St. James Park, or the boats at Tower Bridge. Or, maybe they'll enjoy counting mice, telling time, or helping Miles get back home. This story is a win-win. Parents will like the educational value, as well as, the story-line. Kids will love going on Miles adventure with him and helping him out. (Who doesn't like an adventure?) The kids will definitely be learning something too, but...shhhh...you don't have to necessarily share that part. I am a teacher and sometimes the best learning happens when you least expect it!

Miles Around London gets our

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About the Book- The Moose at the Manger

When Muse the Moose accidentally wanders off from her family, she becomes lost in the forest. She luckily finds a friend in Star Bright, the brightest star in the sky, who leads her on a fantastic journey. When Muse becomes The Moose at the Manger, she realizes her most important journey is yet to come.

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About the Book - Mark the Missing Moose

Jimmy was on cloud nine during Show and Tell when his classmates cheered for him and his best friend, Mark the Moose. That happiness quickly ended when Mark went from being Jimmy's sidekick to becoming the missing moose. Saddened and angry, Jimmy didn't want to talk to anyone, not even his own mother. His best friend was gone and he was all alone! When it was time for Show and Tell again, Jimmy didn't want any part of it until he heard what his friend Joe had to say. Follow Jimmy as he discovers that opening up and letting others in can really help him out.

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About the Book - My Hero, My Ding

‘I awoke in the darkness listening to the sound of a jack hammer. After a few moments, I realized it was me, the jack hammer, my heart. Fear engulfed me and I remained still wondering why my heart was pounding so heavily in my ears. Where was I? The room was dark, and except for the throbbing of my heart, silence ensued.’

Even though they were hundreds of miles apart at the time, the message of her grandfather’s death reached her in a dream.

My Hero, My Ding tells the poignant story of Lisa and her grandfather and the overwhelming bond they shared. You’ll find yourself captivated with love, and find yourself gaining a deeper understanding of life-lessons. Experience the antics that were shared and discover the respect and affection between two ordinary people with an extraordinary connection.

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

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We wish you the most blessed and happy Thanksgiving!

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Enjoy your day and count your blessings!

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

My First Cubs Game!

With the Cubs winning the National League Division this week, thoughts of my grandfather are floating in my head. I still remember my first Cubs game as if it were yesterday. Here are some highlights taken from My Hero, My Ding.

The Cubs

Like many big cities, Chicago has two major league baseball teams. Typically those who live on the north side favor the Cubs and those from the south side like the Sox. If we went strictly by location, we would have been Sox fans, but seeing as Grandpa and I were rarely found to be typical in any way, we were both ardent Cub fans. Not surprisingly, it was Grandpa who took me to my first Cub’s game at Wrigley Field.

That year one of my favorite players was first baseman Bill Buckner, so when Grandpa got us (Grandma, my mom, and sister) seats along the first baseline I was thrilled! Watching the Cubs warm-up, standing for the National Anthem, cheering at the starting line-up all added to the excitement. Add to these highly impressive events the hawking of great culinary delicacies of hot dogs and peanuts by the vendors and you couldn’t have set up a more perfect afternoon.

The excitement mounted when Dave Kingman was up to bat just as we found ourselves in need of a run to put the Cubs ahead. If any Cub could hit a homerun at this time, it was Dave Kingman, and he surely didn’t disappoint his fans. CRACK! My eyes tried to follow the line drive as we all jumped up from our seats watching the ball glide perfectly over the left field wall. The clamor of cheering fans was in my ears as Kingman rounded the bases. Not until home plate was reached did people begin taking their seats again. It was then that I saw stars and they were not from the reverie of the day’s thrilling events thus far. I sat down hard just as one would when expecting a chair to be there to catch you. Just then … another CRACK! This time it was not the sound of a baseball connecting with a bat but of my head to the bottom of the seat. (What I didn’t know, but quickly learned, was that the seats at Wrigley Field popped up into the “closed” position when vacated.) My tailbone made a direct connection to the concrete below and my head hit the bottom of the chair with on-spot precision.

The startled man seated directly behind me quickly jumped up to see if I needed assistance. Right at that moment I felt more embarrassed than anything else. Grandpa and the rest of the family thanked the man for his offer of help as I sheepishly sat back in my seat for the remainder of the game. The results: My head had a small bump for awhile and my tailbone hurt for months. I still have lower back problems which probably started with this dingy move over 30 years ago. But the most important part. … CUBS WON! Through all my embarrassment and pain, would I trade this experience for anything in the world? Never!

© 2010 My Hero, My Ding

(Stay tuned for Part Two)