A Balloon for Grandad

A Balloon for Grandad by Nigel Gray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really hope I remember this story when my little boys lose their first balloon outside! Such a cute story - especially when you have a little fellow in your life that you can picture being distraught over losing such a nice balloon.

Definitely recommended for up to 2nd grade, especially for families who live a fairly long distance from some of their relatives. :)

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The Fire Next Time

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was fantastic & very thought-provoking - sadly for many of the same reasons as when it was published in the early 1960s. It makes me interested to know what Baldwin would write now if he wrote a follow-up. I like to think that some things have changed, but maybe not at that deep psychological or philosophical level. Highly recommended.

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