Celebrate Every Day With Books 1/28/2019 - 2//2019
It seems like everyday has some new theme to celebrate so I thought it might be fun to see what kind of interesting books I can find (new, old, or coming soon) for an everyday holiday. In fact, most days have more than one holiday!
Just so you know I have not read most of these but the ones I pick seem the most interesting. You can probably find tons more books for each holiday but I am only going to pick two books for every holiday.
Let me know what you think. Do any of them seem interesting to you? Is there another book you think would be a better choice?
MONDAY JANUARY 28TH 2019
Kazoo Day
Genre: Children’s, Step Into Reading, Early Readers
What It Is About?: This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader features Nickelodeon's magical twin genies, Shimmer and Shine, and includes a shiny cover and over 30 shiny stickers. When Zeta's dragon, Nazboo, finds a magical kazoo, he winds up making music--and a lot of trouble, too! Perfect for boys and girls ages 4 to 6.
Available: IN STORES NOW
Genre: Non-Fiction, Reference, Music
What It Is About?: Irreverent, but practical too, here is everything (and we mean everything) there is to know about the art of the kazoo. Learn about the kazoo's American origins and its sacred prehistory: Did you know its African forerunner was used to communicate messages from the spirit world? How to play--beginning with the all-important "Hum, don't blow." Plus forming a kazoo band, sound effects, office tricks, home and garden projects, and X-treme kazoo.
Available: IN STORES NOW
TUESDAY JANUARY 29TH 2019
Curmudgeon’s Day
Genre: Non-Fiction, Business, Self-Help,
What It Is About?: Witty, wise, and pulling no punches, The Curmudgeon's Guide to Getting Ahead is an indispensable sourcebook for living an adult life.
Available: IN STORES NOW
Genre: Picture Book, Children, Fiction
What It Is About?: Matthew Burgess's playful depiction of bad moods and sibling rivalry is matched perfectly by Fiona Woodcock's unique childlike art style.
Available: IN STORES MARCH 12TH 2019
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 30TH 2019
Croissant Day
Genre: Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food
What It Is About?: How do croissants get their flaky layers? What is the difference between pastry cream and Bavarian cream? What is a genoise cake? Can millefeuilles really be made in a home kitchen? For anyone who has asked themselves about the secrets of French pastry, Bake Like a French Pastry Chef holds these answers and many more.
Available: IN STORES NOW
Genre: Fiction, Young Adult, Humor
What It Is About?: This honest, laugh-out-loud novel brimming with body positivity, bite-sized nuggets of feminism, and commentary on eating will have readers rooting for sixteen-year-old BB as she navigates her world while maintaining her plucky zest for life even in the most trying of times.
It's a food diary. I have to tell the truth. That's the point.
Sixteen-year-old Bluebelle, also known as BB or Big Bones, lives her life unapologetically. She loves life! She loves food!
When BB has a worse-than-usual asthma attack, her mom insists she go to the doctor. There, she is told that she is overweight (no surprise) and prediabetic (big surprise) and must lose weight, move more, and keep a food diary. To get out of this immediate health crisis, she agrees to make an effort.
Then a tragedy occurs in the family, and things get seriously complicated. Suddenly, losing weight and moving more are the least of her worries. As for the food diary, though, BB doesn't just document what she's eating, she documents what she's feeling--and she has a lot to say!
Available: IN STORES JULY 16TH 2019
THURSDAY JANUARY 31ST 2019
Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
Genre: Non-Fiction, Art, Crafts
What It Is About?: Unfurling is a creative workshop in book form, offering a unique mix of motivation and technique exercises to get your creative juices flowing. Written by Misty Mawn, these pages will inspire anyone who wishes to open up more to the process of making art.
Available: IN STORES NOW
Genre: Non-Fiction, Art, Crafts, Spiritual
What It Is About?: Floral arrangements are so much more than a decoration. They provide a way to connect to nature and the world around us. Master floral sculptor, Anthony Ward, shows you how to work with flowers to bring more peace into your life. Including creative exercises, guided meditations, and step-by-step flower arrangements, Being with Flowers will show you how to appreciate the natural art of each flower to create the perfect arrangement.
Available: IN STORES NOW
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1ST 2019
Serpent Day
Genre: Fiction, Juvenile, Fantasy, Adventure
What It Is About?: On the morning of her 12th birthday, Kiranmala is just a regular sixth grader living in Parsippany, New Jersey...until her parents mysteriously vanish and a drooling rakkhosh demon slams through her kitchen, determined to eat her alive. Turns out there might be some truth to her parents' fantastical stories -- like how Kiranmala is a real Indian princess and how she comes from a secret place, not of this world.
To complicate matters, two crush-worthy princes ring her doorbell, insisting they've come to rescue her. Suddenly, Kiran is swept into another dimension full of magic, winged horses, moving maps, and annoying, talking birds. There she must solve riddles and battle demons all while avoiding the Serpent King of the underworld and the Rakkhoshi Queen in order to find her parents and basically save New Jersey, her entire world, and everything beyond it...
Available: IN STORES NOW
Genre: Fiction, Children's, Picture Book
What It Is About?: A hilarious story about a mysterious sewer serpent, featuring the tongue-twisting letter S.
Available: IN STORES NOW
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2ND 2019
Hedgehog Day
Genre: Non-Fiction, Science, Nature, Animals
What It Is About?: From the Romans who viewed the hedgehog as a weather prophet to modern gardeners who depend on the creature to keep gardens pest-free, the small, spiny animal has had a close connection with humans since the dawn of civilization. A creature of fascination, endearment, and cultural significance, it is one of the few wild animals that people can approach without the fear of attack or it running away. Exploring how this and other characteristics of the hedgehog have propelled it to become one of the people’s favorite animals, this book examines the natural and cultural history of these symbolic creatures.
Available: IN STORES NOW
Genre: Fiction, Children, Poetry
What It Is About?: Be they practical (how to mix a pancake or how to bird-watch) or fanciful (how to scare monsters or how to be a snowflake), the poems in this book boast a flair and joy that you won't find in any instruction manual. Poets from Kwame Alexander to Pat Mora to Allan Wolf share the way to play hard, to love nature, and to be grateful. Soft, evocative illustrations will encourage readers to look at the world with an eye to its countless possibilities.
Available: IN STORES MARCH 12TH 2019
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3RD 2019
Feed The Birds Day
Genre: Non-Fiction, Science, Nature, Animals
What It Is About?: The Joy of Bird Feeding is the ultimate reference for backyard bird watchers and bird feeders. It offers practical tips and solutions to attracting and identifying birds, offering the best foods for the birds you want to see, and how to deter those unwanted guests to feeding stations. Each chapter focuses on an important aspect of the hobby and guides readers to the essential steps of bird feeding mastery: Founder of Wild Birds Unlimited, Jim Carpenter brings a lifelong passion for birds and bird feeding along with real solutions to make anyone’s backyard a paradise for the birds and for bird watchers.
Available: IN STORES NOW
Genre: Non-Fiction, Cooking, Hobbies, Animals
What It Is About?: Creating unique dishes and watching birds are two great ways to spend an afternoon. Why not combine them? Cooking for the Birds features 26 simple recipes, perfect to tackle alone or with the whole family. With tips on selecting the right ingredients for the right birds, you can attract the birds you want! See more birds in your backyard, and create fun for the entire family by inviting everybirdy to your yard with a banquet of nutritious, home-cooked foods.
Available: IN STORES NOW
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