Someone upthread wished ita the chance to kick people in the head today.
I would like to volunteer someone.
And the thing is, I like my evil like I like my men: evil. You know, straight up, black hat, tied to the train tracks, soon my electro-ray will destroy metropolis BAD.
Buffy ,'Sleeper'
Natter 31 But Looks 29
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Lee - Jan 04, 2005 12:39:56 pm PST #2924 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
lisah - Jan 04, 2005 12:40:15 pm PST #2925 of 10002
Punishingly Intricate
My nieces loved Chicka Chicka Boom Boomand it is wicked fun to read aloud.
Lyra Jane - Jan 04, 2005 12:52:21 pm PST #2926 of 10002
Up with the sun
Skipping ahead to wish ita a happy birthday, and whatever violent things she desires in the coming year.
Allyson - Jan 04, 2005 12:54:35 pm PST #2927 of 10002
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
I found this and it looks PERFECT!
I think we got Chicka Chicka Boom Boom for Joss' sprog.
For many low-income families these were the first two books that the kid ever owned
This is why I love First Book. Tis what they do.
Jesse - Jan 04, 2005 1:13:55 pm PST #2928 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
What is more fun than buying kids books? Nothing, is what I say. I was freaking out before Christmas trying to decide between an Enclyclopedia Brown anthology or The Day My Butt Went Psycho for my little cousin. I picked the butt one.
Cashmere - Jan 04, 2005 1:19:02 pm PST #2929 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.
What is more fun than buying kids books? Nothing, is what I say.
WROD! I have to try to stay out of book stores else I'll go nuts. I just ordered some more for O from Amazon and we like the used bookstores for books but I think the board books get more biting than your usual kids' books so they don't wear so well the second time around.
I will say that these rattle books are AWESOME to take along in the stroller and store. It can keep O wrapped up long enough for me to get my shopping done.
I found this and it looks PERFECT!
How cute for an auntie!
Katie M - Jan 04, 2005 1:28:15 pm PST #2930 of 10002
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
I once bought a book for a book drive pointed toward middle school students. They'd particularly asked for books with a non-European setting, so I found one that looked interesting that was set in, er, well, Aztec society...
...you can see where this is going, can't you?
In my defense, I did not know when I bought it that the last scene was the narrator having his heart cut out. But, hey, I donated it anyway. I would've loved watching a narrator get his heart cut out when I was that age.
ETA: And it was YA! I swear!
Jesse - Jan 04, 2005 1:28:24 pm PST #2931 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh yeah, I meant to say AWWWW re: visiting auntie book.
quester - Jan 04, 2005 1:44:03 pm PST #2932 of 10002
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Timlies! We're having an ice storm in KC!
Happy Birthday ita!
Allyson, these are kinda old, but I swear by Babar and Madeline.
Kat - Jan 04, 2005 1:50:30 pm PST #2933 of 10002
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Robin, I'm glad you liked Middlesex. I enjoyed it too and it felt good to hand it off to another person who would appreciate it.
Allyson, I have too many books to suggest!
Okay, for starters, I'm gonna recommend some lesser known ones I love:
I adore Grump by Janet Wong. "Look at Baby, Smart good Baby, Happy Baby, Making Gravy, Applesauce and ketchup gravy..." It has great rhythm.
Mice and Beans is so much fun. I love the color. Also, I have an extra one of these if you want one.
Diary of a Worm makes me laugh every time I read it because it's so clever and so funny.
I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato. Bahahah... it's like an Alibelle sort of book.
Molly Bang is one of my favorite author/illustrators. Ten, Nine, Eight is one of the best pre bedtime books. Calmly written and illustrated. It's a complete antidote to When Sophie Gets Angry which is such a good read, especially for kids who look for ways to think about anger.
Anyhow, if you would like come look through my picture books. I have doubles of some and I'd be happy to go to the Scholastic Warehouse with you if you ever want to go.