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BookieMonster’s Unappreciated Classics: Mog the Forgetful Cat

Mog the Forgetful CatContinuing my tradition of appreciated unappreciated classics, this story on The Bookseller about the 40th anniversary and re-release of Mog the Forgetful Cat by Judith Kerr prompted me to reminisce happily about how much I adored this picture book when I was a kid. Perhaps this is where my love of silly looking cats began.

Mog is a kitteh with a memory problem – she forgets how to get inside the house, forgets she’s washing herself, forgets that she’s eaten and generally forgets where she is half the time. So far, so BookieMonster Kitteh. But the events of one night turn Mog into a hero…

This is such a cute and cool book, and perfect for reading to kids. The expressions on Mog’s face in many of the pictures are just hilarious, and still make me giggle. My parents have our original copy and I annoy Mr Monster every time we visit with my “Did you know this was one of my favourite books as a kid?” chatter and need to re-read it.

40th Anniversary? Lordy.

Bother that cat!

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A link to the Herald on Sunday story

Further to the below post – Beattie’s Book Blog has the Herald on Sunday story on book bloggers by Nicky Pellegrino in full. Good to see it somewhere on the net!

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BookieMonster makes the news

If you happen to have a copy of today’s Herald on Sunday check out Nicky Pellegrino’s books pages in the Detour section (having said that it occurs to me if you’re reading this blog you probably already have!). She’s written a lovely article on book bloggers, including yours truly!

Unfortunately no online link – as yet, I do hope one goes up. A bit odd, seeing myself in print. :)

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Books to Buy!: Stepfamily Life by Margaret Newman

Why it is different – and how to make it work

Stepfamily LifeDescription:

In this book, Margaret Newman, an experienced couple and family counsellor and a member of a stepfamily herself, describes challenges that members of a stepfamily usually encounter. In her experience, stepfamily life is different, and therefore different solutions are needed to get it on track – and, more importantly, to help it survive. In this reassuring and straightforward book, Margaret Newman considers a wide range of stepfamily scenarios, and gives practical suggestions as to what to do in each case to overcome any difficulties.

Stepfamily Life helps the reader to understand the dynamics of life in a stepfamily – what lies beneath the surface – and how to rationally approach each family issue concerning adults and children. Margaret Newman highlights the fact that while skills such as communication are very important, so too is self-awareness and a basic knowledge of family life.

Using case studies and the experience of working with a broad range of stepfamily situations, Margaret Newman examines problem areas and explains what is happening and what to do about it. She shows how, despite the obstacles, a happy stepfamily life can be achieved.

Buy Stepfamily Life from BookieMonster for just $18.95!

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Powell’s City of Books – my idea of heaven

Via Beattie’s Book Blog a story from Poets & Writers about Powell’s City of Books in Portland, Oregon. I am lucky enough to have been to Powell’s – it is so heavenly for a book lover that words alone do not do it justice.

I love owner Michael Powell’s description of their stores:

Our shelves are about twelve feet high. You live in these little alleys, and there’s a kind of cozy feel in that that makes it comfortable for customers. And you can sit on the floor, you know, you can spill something on the floor. It’s not a big disaster.

Exactly how I remember it.

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