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Sexy Cat Names

Cat Names The Best Book Ever Walker 1984 Evidently, the right name for the cat requires research and a book of naming advice. I guess this is a big deal and I am sure that the cat wants to weigh in on this important decision. My feeling is that cats…
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Say Something!

Happy Jack’s Mime Time Feder 1985 Long time readers of this site probably know my issues with clowns. To me, mimes are similar to clowns, though not as terrifying. As mime books go, I would imagine this isn’t too bad. There are enough details that make me think this is…
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Making Children Count

Output Measures for Public Library Service to Children: A Manual of Standardized Procedures Walter 1992 I love me some output measures! Mary and I wrote the book on making stuff count. (Feel free to pony up $80 and buy a copy. The second edition is still available. It’ll change your…
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Your Future as a Dental Hygienist

Your Future as a Dental Hygienist Paige 1969 Submitter: I found this golden oldie in the careers section of my local public library. I love the look of those old uniforms and Section 8 at the end of the book. [See page 130 below] Holly: Why in the world would…
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The Problem of Oversized Books

Many of my posts start off with a strong opinion. Here is today’s: I HATE OVERSIZE BOOKS! Coffee table books belong on coffee tables. There, I’ve said it. Well…I don’t hate oversize books themselves. They’re gorgeous. What I hate is the problems they cause when casually interspersed in regular non-fiction…
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Magic Potato

Big Bob and the Magic Valentine’s Day Potato Pinkwater 1999 Submitter: Our Valentine’s picture book collection is more than a little bit sad. I found TWO copies of this little gem mixed in with a dozen or so other titles. Even with that small number of Valentine’s books, this one still…