Joyful Socks Mom: November 2014

11/20/14

The Meaningful Winnie-the-Pooh {Book Review}

The following review is presented by contributing writer Geek Bug, as part of our Geek Squad Reviews project.

Book Title: Winnie-The-Pooh

Author: A.A. Milne

Illustrator: Ernest H. Shepard

Published: 1954

Publisher: Penguin Books

Pages: 161

Reviewer: The Geek Bug, 11 years old.

Winnie-the-Pooh is a fun and imaginative book. Pooh and his friends go on hilarious adventures such as, trying to catch a huffalump. My favorite story in this book is when Eeyore looses his tail.

The author, Mr. Milne, wrote Winnie-The-Pooh in a way anybody can understand. His tales show us good character traits in a laughable way. He shows that working together is always a worth while work. He also tells us what true friendship is. Simple. Meaningful.

At the beginning of this book, Mr. Milne is talking to Christopher Robin and telling him stories. Throughout the book, Christopher Robin interrupts Mr. Milne to ask him questions about the story. This makes it easy for all ages to understand what the author is trying to teach.

All of the stories in Winnie-The-Pooh are fantastic. They all teach lessons that remind us about friendship. Winnie-The-Pooh is a great book for all ages, but are certainly good for children ages four to eleven.

Winnie-The-Pooh is the best book I've read in a long time. This book is definitely worth the five stars I'm giving to it! I love this book and hope you will too.

RATING: 5 out of 5 Geek Stars

Contributing writer:

The Geek Bug is a regular contributing writer to Geek Squad Reviews, and the youngest daughter of writer & editor, Heather Mac, the Joyful Socks Mom. The Geek Bug is a fun-loving kid who enjoys reading, drawing, crafting, hand-knitting and more reading. She has one sister, and three brothers, and is a home educated student currently in the sixth grade. The Geek Bug is involved in her local 4-H club, competes in Horse Judging, and loves being part of the Silent Praise team at church.

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CURRENTLY READING: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by: J.K. Rowling

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11/18/14

Gifts For The Book Nerd Family

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I guess as a bibliophile I have never understood the difficulties with gift giving. Not to point out the obvious, but well ... Books! My vote is, books are the best idea for gifting, as they are undoubtedly the only gift that keeps on giving.

In the spirit of giving books, here are some ideas for gifting to the Book Nerd & the entire Book Nerd Family.

Books for Book Nerds & Geeks of All Ages:

• Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection

• Lego Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World

• Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy

• Doctor Who Encyclopedia (New Edition)

• Sherlock Holmes (BBC Sherlock covers)

• Star Trek The Next Generation: Technical Manual

Embrace your inner geek!

Let's face the facts, shall we? Book Nerds don't stop at nerdiness ... They are typically a bit geeky to boot, myself included. Check out our Etsy store & Instagram Feed for some amazing bookish & geek-inspired gifts! Here a few of our novelty soaps: