Wednesday, December 17, 2008

There's a New Mouse in my Life

   And his name is not Mickey.  The girls and I started reading Desperaux last night and we are in love.  Kate DiCamillo has done it again.  We love all her books- Mercy Watson and Winn Dixie are some of our favorites, but this little fellow with the big ears has stolen our hearts.  It premieres in theaters this Friday, but you really should read the book first.  It's the perfect excuse to snuggle by the fire with your family.:)
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    Darling, darling, darling -- I love snuggle reading time with my Caroline. Thanks for the recommendation, dear friend.

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  2. Georgia GirlDecember 17, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    OMGosh she is so cute! Am I right...she?

    I am going to have to get this book. We love books at this house.

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  3. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-TopsDecember 17, 2008 at 5:43 PM

    I saw the trailer for the movie...It might be too scary for me!! ;)

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  4. DarleneDecember 17, 2008 at 6:41 PM

    Lexi's teacher read the class that book and for their AR party (for making their reading points) they, being the 4th graders, go to the movie this Friday to see it. The best part is that we just had a new movie theater open a week ago in town and that is where they will see it.

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  5. Polka Dot MoonDecember 17, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    Oh I want to get the book and read it to the wee ones :)
    The movie looks darling too!

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  6. ~ RoxanneDecember 17, 2008 at 8:34 PM

    Oh no! I forgot I had put that book on hold at the library along with several others. They had left a message last week saying the book I had on hold was in.

    Well they didn't say which one and we have been running around like chickens.

    Looks like the Christmas shopping is not done yet. I believe we have Winn Dixie but haven't had the chance to read it yet. The stack keeps growing. We just finished the Felicity Mystery Novel.

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  7. EliseDecember 17, 2008 at 8:42 PM

    That little mouse is so cute!! I love your header, too!! Love it sooo much!!
    Elise

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  8. www.AForestFrolic.typepad.comDecember 17, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    He's a cutie, I'll bet my oldest would LOVE to read him...great Christmas idea!

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  9. TristanDecember 17, 2008 at 11:32 PM

    Lori..I only had to vomit 2 times today..so that's better :) I didn't eat much candy..just my red hots..lol!

    I saw this little mouse on jon & kate plus 8..and it was too cute!

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  10. HeidiDecember 18, 2008 at 1:36 AM

    Hi Lori, I will definitely pick up the book, before we see the movie on Christmas night!...Great advice!...He is so cute isn't he! :)....Love, heidi XO

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  11. Shell in your PocketDecember 18, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    What a cute mouse..can't wait to see it!
    -sandy toe

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  12. ArtfulifeDecember 18, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    We read this book to the class I worked in right before I had Little Aris. The kids loved it! Sloan and I are going to read it during Christmas vacation. I would suggest reading her other book, "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane". I read this to Sloan about Two years ago. She and I both could hardly put it down. I do so hope they make this book into a movie also.

    P.S. Another book we loved reading together was, "The Princess Academy" I of coarse cried at the end. It is a beautifully written novel about a girl who learns to love and finds courage and acceptance in her family and others but mostly with herself. I hear their are movie plans for this one too. You'll have to let me know if you read these two books and what you think.

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  13. Lindsay-annDecember 18, 2008 at 11:09 AM

    Hi Lori
    Aahhh he's so cute. I have seen the trailer for this film, it looks fun.
    Actually there are quite a few films we want to see over Christmas. More than usual.
    Best Wishes
    Lindsay

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  14. Magnolia RoseDecember 18, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    Lori,

    The timing of this post is too ironic. We had a mouse visit our house last night. Though I am afraid it met a quick demise over the love of peanut butter. Ick. I hope to take Emma to see this movie soon. Looks fun!

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  15. ~ RoxanneDecember 19, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    I am having troubles with my email and am not sure if the one I sent went through. I also tried to call but that didn't got through either :0{

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  16. AwtemNymfDecember 19, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    I so wanna see this movie, but have to wait until it comes on DVD. I lip-read and animations are difficulty to follow! CLosed-Captions help me! Let me know how the movie is?
    Hugs & Faerie Dust!

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  17. SherryDecember 20, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    Sounds like a great book! Mallory likes to read to us.

    Sherry

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