Month: December 2012
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Cat’s Cradle Book 1: The Golden Twine
I first discovered Kids Can Press through the book Binky Takes Charge. I am loving this graphic novel for kids format they’ve got going with these two titles. I hope they keep it up and give kids a good healthy attitude for the medium. I also like the anime feel of the art without being…
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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
This movie looks pretty funny (heck with Steve Carell & Steve Buscemi it has to be, right). Synopsis: Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas strip for years, raking in millions with illusions as big as Burt’s growing ego. But lately the duo’s greatest deception is…
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I’m a Dog, You’re a Cat Love Lessons from Our Furry Friends
I really thought this book was just going to be another Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus book using stereotypical dogs are dumb, cats are distant types of statements. I was wrong (I know hard to believe me admitting that, huh). As a pet person I honestly did not want to like this…
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Review of Monkey of the Month
[amazon_link id=”0764341561″ target=”_blank” ]Monkey of the Month[/amazon_link] is written by Adam Kramer and illustrated by David Kramer. Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd. This is a rhyming book about a boy that gets a present from the Monkey of the Month Club. Each month comes with a new monkey and a new adventure. Although we only get…
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Deal of the Day: Tiny Prints Thank You Notes
Christmas will be here in a few days then…It’s almost time to say “thank you.” Who do you need to thank this year? Your family, your boss, your spouse, your co-workers…anyone who got you a Christmas gift (or for whom you are thankful this year). In a week, it will be time to thank them…
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Review: 1Up Collectibles Comic Shop
Here is my review that Yelp.com seems to have flagged/filtered/removed for their own stupid reasons. Five Stars ***** for 1Up Collectibles This is the best comic shop in the area hands down! I have had issues with other shops giving you attitude (think Comic Book Guy in the Simpsons). NOT HERE. The owner is super…
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Yelp.com Not as Good a Site as Everyone Tells Me It Is
I finally got around to writing up several reviews for Yelp.com and while I was on the site I noticed my favorite comic shop, 1up collectibles, had a Yelp “deal”. $75 for $50 (I knew my next comic pick up would be more than that so I bought it thinking I would be saving myself…
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Bully Coming to Blu-ray & DVD on February 12, 2013
[amazon_link id=”B00A4TMLKE” target=”_blank” ]BULLY[/amazon_link] is a must see film for everyone! “The Most Important Film of the Year.” ~ Marlo Thomas, Huffington Post “This movie really does have the power to save lives.” ~ Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT and THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY TAKE A STAND WITH THE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTARY THAT FUELED A…
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Review: Carrot by Vanita Oelschlager
[amazon_link id=”0981971490″ target=”_blank” ]Carrot[/amazon_link] is written by Vanita Oelschlager and illustrated by Kristin Blackwood. Published by VanitaBooks LLC. Dreams are okay, but sometimes reality is even better. Learn to accept what you have in your life through the eyes of an orange tabby cat named Carrot. Cute kitty adventure illustrations are teamed up with a rhyming…
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Lawless Now on DVD
“A Solid Outlaw Adventure.” ~ Peter Travers, Rolling Stone ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT and THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY PRESENT THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED EPIC OUTLAW TALE [amazon_link id=”B009369Z8A” target=”_blank” ]LAWLESS ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD[/amazon_link] Based On A True Story From Matt Bondurant’s Novel The Wettest County In The World, This Gripping Tale of Brotherhood, Bootlegging, and Murder. Anchor Bay Entertainment…
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A Tale of Two Mommies
A Tale of Two Mommies is written by Vanita Oelschlager and illustrated by Mike Blanc. Published by Vanita Books. This little book teaches kids it’s okay to have two mommies that love you. You get the same support and love from your parents no matter who they are. All net profits for this book will…
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Review of Song for Papa Crow
[amazon_link id=”0764341316″ target=”_blank” ]Song for Papa Crow[/amazon_link] is written and illustrated by Marit Menzin. Published by Schiffer Publishing. This is a nicely illustrated story of self acceptance. Little crow wants to fit in and be liked but none of the song birds like his singing. After meeting a mockingbird that gave him a magic seed little…