A Woofy, Meowry, and Kawaii Fave!

Weaving Native American myth with the suspenseful adventure of a dog and family of cats, Kathi Appelts' The Underneath, with drawings by David Small, is a magical, yet all-too-real account of cruelty, redemption, and love.  This read-out-loud story brings a calico cat and her kittens under the surprising protection of a chained hound and mythical hummingbird (which is why ALL of the TudyPets are really into this book!).  But there are thousand-year-old forces at work in the frightening forests that surround the murky Tartine Sisters, and Ranger and his unlikely family may have more to worry about than just the evil man who lives above the Underneath. 

Is the protection of the Underneath enough?  Will curious Puck and Sabine be the price that vengeful Grandmother exacts?  And will the trees (and will we?) ever know the end to brave-hearted Rover's story?

Grab this Newbery Honor Book and National Book Award Finalist, TudyGirls, and discover how promises we make and keep determine who we are.

Daddy Dearest

Next to Christmas and her birthday, her father’s payday was her favorite. His payday meant treats.”
… so what happens when payday becomes "D"-day? What happens when Dad is handed the dreaded pink slip? Sigh... there’s no escaping the headlines! Even for the Quimbies!!!

This Father’s Day, make it easy on everyone, especially Dad! Back track a little and let Ramona and Her Father help you sort out this whole economic mumbo jumbo. Step into the Quimby household down Klickitat Street: you’ll quickly realize, you’re not alone. You share the same fears and tears as anyone. Best of all, you'll find a friend in Ramona, her sister, Beezus, and a picky cat, named, you guessed it, Picky-picky (Meowry is just loving this!).

Written in 1977 by Beverly Cleary and a 1978 Newbery Honor awardee, Ramona and Her Father is a no-nonsense, comfort book. And in this current, economic scenario, this book begs to be read time and time again! Setbacks do happen, TudyGirls, but setbacks do pass. And when the going gets rough, attitude is everything! Listen, it’s never too early to prioritize. You're part of a team! Look around you, what can you do to help? What can you do to make it easy on yourself, Mom, and especially Dad?

Go ahead, make your own "must $ave" list. As you do, stock pick the right books. Add Ramona and Her Father to your portfolio. It’s a great “dre$$ 4 le$$” start. It’s a buy! It’s a hold! It’s a lifeline!

Happy Father's Day!

Take A Bow WOW

"I found a dog in the desert. I call him Nubs."... so wrote Maj. Brian Dennis of the United States Marine Corps in an e-mail to friends and family last Oct 2007. Little did he know that chance encounter with an ear-shorn, German shepherd-collie mix would change their lives forever!

Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle is a belly rub-of-a-story that'll leave you breathless and inspired. Here's a take on friendship and loyalty that transcends all enemy lines. Imagine trekking 70 miles across the barren Iraqi desert, risking life and limb, just to be with your new found friend. That's exactly what Nubs, a war-weary mutt, does for Brian! Then, imagine embarking on a mission to bring an Iraqi dog of war almost 5,000 miles away, home to San Diego, California.  That's exactly what Marine Brian Dennis does for Nubs! 

 Few war stories ever end happily, Tudygirls.  Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle is a welcome respite to that rule. There's certainly some fairy magic to this memoir.  Woofy's take on Nubs?  Read, weep, laugh, then believe! It’s an epic tail!

Breezy

Bottle up that summer breeze with this Tudylicious breezy, easy, summer find: Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties!  Love, Li'l Angel, Music, Baby, and G are all here to brighten those lazy, hazy, bronze-filled days in the cutest, most adorable bottled swimsuits ever! And their scents are all deliciously island-inspired!!! From fruity florals to citrus creamy musks, Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Sunshine Cuties will leave you summering all winter long. But they're a limited edition and won't be around forever so no matter where you go, don't leave summer without them!

Tudy's Tea Time Tango

Savor summer with Tudy’s brew-in-the-sun, tea time special!

Brew 6 single, orange pekoe tea bags in a teapot. Let cool.
Fill a fruit infusion pitcher (a Tudy summer must-have!) with ice, lemon, and strawberry slices.
Now, ever sooo slowly, pour the tea along with a can or two of cranapple or pomegranate juice. Top off with a splash of OJ!

Dance to your heart's content, Tudygirls, and let manana take care of itself!  It’s summer!