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Jaggy Little Babies

Jan5

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From Amazon:

All children have the occasional nightmare and think there are monsters in the closet or under the bed. Derek R. King and Julie L. Kusma offer your children a unique perspective to calm those fears.

They’ve written a book that turns the monsters of the night into playful child-like pranksters who only want to be your night-time buddy.

Each page and verse in Jaggy Little Babies presents a vivid scene of silliness and fun. Jaggy Little Babies are sure to create mischief from stuffed animals to building blocks and bedtime baths.

If you remember sneaking up on your siblings and scaring them from behind, you’ll love the references in this book to those sibling practical jokes. Tickling feet and poking holes in your socks are only a couple of the sneaky pranks the Jaggy Little Babies pull.

This book ultimately helps children see those imaginary monsters as their playful protectors rather than the dangerous and mean creatures in the corner.

My Review:

Mary Schmidt

5.0 out of 5 stars Jaggy critters

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025

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This is a fun book to read to kids. Jaggy little high jinks in a story that rhymes with lovely watercolor illustrations to complete this entertaining story. Five stars.

Madame Fiocca

Nov14

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She risked everything for her country, now she’s fighting for her life.

A gripping WWII novel of love, espionage and courage in Occupied France, inspired by true events.

February 1933: When twenty-year-old Nancy receives an unexpected inheritance, she embarks on a world cruise that changes her life forever. After a whirlwind voyage, her journey ends in London, where she trains as a journalist, eventually finding herself in the glamorous, bustling city of Paris—a haven for journalists, artists, and refugees.

While covering assignments across Europe, Nancy catches the eye of wealthy industrialist Henri Fiocca. Though love is the last thing on her mind, fate intervenes, and their lives become intertwined.

As World War II looms, Nancy is appalled by the Nazi atrocities she witnesses in Vienna. Determined to resist the enemy, she vows to fight back. When Paris falls, a chance encounter with a British officer draws her into the dangerous world of the French Resistance. With courage and determination, Nancy plunges into a high-stakes game of espionage and sabotage.

Dubbed “The White Mouse” by the Gestapo, Nancy becomes a target of a relentless manhunt. As the iron grip of the enemy tightens around her, Nancy and Henri are forced to make a heartbreaking choice—what price will they pay for freedom?

My Review:

This is such a moving and unforgettable biography that reads like a memoir. Nancy Wake, aka Madame Fiocca, is a character of substance. Real substance. The protagonist has been researched well, and this amazing woman was brought to life. The story is well written and centers around WWII. She was a writer and journalist who fell in love with a wonderful man, who loved her just as deeply.