Nora’s room is a frightening place. It has “keep out” signs plastered all over the door, and the strangest noises keep coming from inside it, making Nora’s mother say, “Something is going on in Nora’s room.” Even though she’s busy in the kitchen and watching the twins, she decides she’d better go investigate, even though something tells her she’s not going to like what she sees. Maybe every animal in the county zoo is on the loose and found their way to Nora’s room. It certainly sounds like it. It could be a bear dancing with a moose, or some … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day is drawing ever closer, and to prepare, I thought I would share this cute picture book with you. “Porcupining” is the story of a lonely porcupine named Cushion. He lived in a petting zoo, but all over his cage were signs that read “Do not touch.” All the cute, furry animals got loved and petted and had lots of friends, but not Cushion. He didn’t have anyone. Late at night he would sit in his cage and feel sorry for himself, strumming his banjo. He made up a sad song about how much he would like to get … Continue reading →