Comments for Mailbox Monday: February 08, 2010

Mailbox Monday: February 08, 2010: 02/07/10

Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week (checked out library books don't count, eBooks & audio books do). Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

Last week I didn't have a single book in my mailbox. I expected this week would be another no show for me but then a package arrived on Saturday from my mother. These are books she found for Harriet and Sean for Valentine's Day. The kids were so excited to get books that they opened their packages early.

Harriet got The Secret Night World of Cats by Helen Landalf and illustrated by Mark Rimland. The book is signed by the illustrator. Amanda, a little girl who looks a lot like Harriet, goes on a night time adventure to find her missing cat, Tabby. Her search introduces her to the secret lives of cats.

The illustrator is a high functioning autistic. Before I read his biography on the back flap (another reason why I'm a flapper) I wondered if he had collaborated with children. There's a childlike quality to how he executes the illustrations.

Sean got Life-Size Dragons by John Grant and Fred Gambino. It has fantastic illustrations. It's a mixture of fantasy and biology. The last chapter includes lessons on actual dragon like animals.

I will be reviewing both books on my blog as time permits.

Mailbox Monday

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Comment #1: Monday, February, 8, 2010 at 07:28:05

kaye

What better Valentine's gifts than books? I hope your kids enjoy them immensely. Happy reading! My MM is here

Comment #2: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 23:09:27

Pussreboots

Yes... they are enjoying their books.

Comment #3: Monday, February, 8, 2010 at 08:19:21

Kathy (Bermudaonion)

What a great idea for Valentine's gift!

Comment #4: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 23:15:18

Pussreboots

Yes. Books are great gifts any time of the year.

Comment #5: Monday, February, 8, 2010 at 08:31:20

Mary

I hope you enjoy both books. I enjoy weeks when no books arrive - kind of a catch-up week.

Comment #6: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 23:19:31

Pussreboots

I am slowly catching up with my ARC TBR pile.

Comment #7: Monday, February, 8, 2010 at 13:33:29

tweezle

Mom's always save the day, don't they? And they always send such nice packages :)

If you'd like to see mine, my mailbox is at: Mailbox Monday.

Comment #8: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 23:25:33

Pussreboots

These were especially nice packages with homemade hearts on each package. The kids have hung up their hearts on their bedroom walls.

Comment #9: Monday, February, 8, 2010 at 13:56:04

Sheila DeChantal

I love packages in the mail and books are always welcome :)

Have a great week!

Comment #10: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 23:29:33

Pussreboots

Books from my Mom are always welcomed. She picks out good ones.