Good Picks from the Local Library

I love the library. I have always loved reading. I love the smell of old books. I love writing. So, I frequent our local library a lot. Jay-R learned to use a computer at the local library with the tiny mouse that fit his little hand. Unfortunately, the library took some budget hits from our state budget cuts, but this recession seems to have affected just about everyone and every area.

Anyway, I was thinking the other day, how can I explain Halloween to Jay-R? It's a silly holiday that is hard to explain the purpose, meaning...it's just something fun we do every year. And every year, I look forward to when my daughter goes to bed, and I can swipe some chocolate...it's a mother's right isn't it? My daughter never minds sharing and doesn't care if I eat some of her chocolate and banana Laffy Taffy. Jay-R, he might be another story. He doesn't like to share his candy! I found some great Halloween DVDs at the library with his favorite characters. He watched the Dora DVD tonight and he has the "Trick or Treat" thing down already! I also found some fun Halloween stories. I think I'll do the same thing for Thanksgiving.

Also, another great find..."Through Moon and Stars and Night Skies." It's an international adoption story told through the eyes of a little boy. It doesn't follow Jay-R's story perfectly of course, but it's a pretty good book. He was interested in it. It talked about being scared of the new places. Since he is older and understands he is adopted, I'm always on the lookout for some great adoption stories to read with him. I recommend it!

Now, I can't wait to start the new books I checked out for me!