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Fragile Things

Fragile Things: Short Fictions and WondersThere are things we remember even if they don't last - snowflakes, butterflies, summers.  They become more magical because they are fragile, because all we have of them are memories and dreams.  It's this kind of magic that fills the pages of Neil Gaiman's Fragile Things.  But there is always a little danger and darkness in magic and Gaiman's short stories are no exception.  So don't say I didn't warn you, TudyGirls!  Best read in the bright blazing light of a summer afternoon, Fragile Things is just the kind of book to spend a vacation with!  If you've read Gaiman before then some of the stories will be familiar and some even continue his other stories, but there's enough here to keep you wondering and musing and imagining.  Just what a vacation calls for!

Tudy's Swim Tank

Hello Kitty Girls 7-16 1 Piece Cross Back SwimsuitHula Star Girls 2-6x "Picnic" Garden One Piece Swim Suit,Pink,2T
Tudy's all time, make-her-summer sport is swimming!  And she's all ready for swim camp next week!!! She's the 20th fastest and 20th slowest swimmer in the pool.  Now, assuming no two swimmers swim at the same speed, Tudygirls, how many swimmers are in Tudy's camp?

(Tudy's Tip:  39 swimmers and a host of reasons to love summer !!!  Check out Tudy's Fave suits just for you!)

Mommy Dearest

Someday"One day I counted your fingers and kissed each one."

For this Mother's Day, I'm bringing back this Tale of Two Ys: a mother’s and a daughter’s. Written by Pulitzer Prize nominee, Alison Mcghee, and illustrated by FableVision’s founder, Peter H. Reynolds, Someday will surely shine light on that life-long love.

Few books capture that endearing bond between a mother and a daughter so well. And yes, you may turn all sentimental and teary-eyed when you read it ( you know I sooo did!but remember, Tudygirls, it's all good. Nothing makes you realize how special Mom truly is till you walk her walk and talk her talk. So, this Mother's Day, do yourself a favor! Come full circle. Open your Ys to Moms everywhere. Someday is that special read for Mom today!

Happy Mother's Day!