Have You Seen These?


This series of books is very similar to The Dangerous Book for Boys and The Daring Book for Girls. I bought The Boys' Book: How to be the Best at Everything and The Girls' Book a couple of weeks ago and the kids love them. They are a smaller version, less detailed, and easier for younger children to read. Jackson (1st grade) can read them easily. Last night at the school book fair, I picked up The Moms' Book: For the Mom Who's Best at Everything. (And I see there's a Dads' Book and a Family Book coming later this year.)

I'm thinking these might be the birthday presents that I give my nieces and nephews this year.

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On the health front: Sawyer is nursing and drinking well, but not eating much. He never had a fever and was never fatigue or lethargic. He had a little diarrhea, but I think it was a one-time "flukey puke," as Miss Chris said.
I, on the other hand, have a quivery belly today. Maybe I just need to eat something...

Comments

slow panic said…
I've been thinking about getting these for the boys. thanks for the review...
8:55 AM EST
Karyn said…
Those books look great!

I'm glad that Sawyer is no worse, but I'm VERY sorry to hear that YOU aren't doing well.
9:12 AM EST
Anonymous said…
We checked those books from the library a couple of weeks ago and the kids loved them!

I hope you are feeling OK today!
9:31 AM EST
misschris said…
I actually saw these at the grocery store, of all places! Pretty darned cool, I think. :)

Be sure to take care of yourself momma... xo
10:36 AM EST
Anonymous said…
Oh NO! Mothers aren't allowed to be sick! Eat something quick!

Thanks for the book review. ;)
10:44 AM EST
craftyclaire said…
I hope you are ok, we had a v contagious sickness/ diarhorea thing the other week (but I live in the UK) so you can't have got it from us!!

The books do look good though, I've seen them over here as well.
5:29 PM EST
Kira said…
those books look like so much fun! My oldest boy is starting to try to read & wants "Big Kid" books. I should go to the library and look these up! Thanks for the idea. :)
9:26 PM EST
Anonymous said…
Im a new reader (since the end of last year). I have the Boys Book, and let me tell you..its great. Im 21, and some of the stuff in there I enjoy. How to read someone's mind is awesome...that trick works and it is hilarious!
9:46 PM EST
Little Munchkins said…
I need to check those books out. Sounds like something I might like for the kids.

Sorry to hear you are not feeling so good.
6:36 AM EST
Anonymous said…
Hope you feel better soon Lera.
7:17 AM EST
vintagechica said…
Aaack! I hadn't seen these books...and I just figured out why I haven't visited in a gazillion years. Somehow you are not on my bloglines any longer??? I'll add you again and be stopping by regularly.

Much love friend!
7:59 AM EST
Anonymous said…
catching up on blog reading - that darned bug - it lingers. and lingers...still lingering here
9:52 PM EST
Chara Michele said…
I hope you are feeling okay today!
10:13 AM EST
Rubyellen said…
i have wanted those books for so long... very cute blog!
2:28 PM EST
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