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Children's Book Recommendations

Patsy Cline’s Walkin’ After Midnight

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Patsy Cline’s Walkin’ After Midnight children’s book recommendation is by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.

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Patsy Cline on the cover with her red dress with white stars and fringe standing on clouds in the woods with her white dog on the crescent moon.

Patsy Cline’s Walkin’ After Midnight 

by Judith A Proffer (Author), Julie Dick Fudge (Author), Yoko Matsuoka (Illustrator)

Brief summary: Patsy Cline dreams of becoming a famous country singer. She daydreams while doing her chores, but her favorite time is dream-walking after midnight as she sleeps in her bed. She meets her beloved departed dog, Pepe, under the willow tree, where she shares her life events with the little dog.

Comments: This is an inspirational book about daydreaming and nightdreaming one’s goals. It encourages using the imagination to see oneself in the desired role, such as being onstage at Carnegie Hall or at the Grand Ole Opry.

The book was inspired by Patsy Cline’s hit “Walkin’ After Midnight”(1957). This picture book is co-written by Judith A. Proffer and Julie Dick Fudge, Patsy Cline’s daughter.

The illustrations are all double-paged, with a combination of print and cursive text in frames.

Rating: 4/5 đź“—đź“—đź“—đź“—

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*I was sent a complimentary copy of this book.

I included the song below for those who are not familiar with this country hit or, like me, just wanted to hear it.

(Citation of video: Vintage Uploads. (n.d.). Patsy Cline – Walkin’ After Midnight (Music Video) [HD]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6-ZxQ7ZYkY)

The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.

Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.

Children's Book Recommendations

The Girl with the Magic Ponytails: French Tales

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The Girl with the Magic Ponytails: French Tales children’s book recommendation is by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.

(The content below contains Amazon affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Mrs. Ferraris may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. The Retired School Librarian is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.)

Riley is wearing her long brown hair in two ponytails on either side of her head. She has on a black beret. Macarons are shaped like the Eiffel Tour.

The Girl with the Magic Ponytails: French Tales

by Karen J. Young (Author), Yoko Matsuoka(Illustrator)

Brief summary: Riley always wears her long, brown hair in two ponytails on either side of her head. She and her pup visit her grandparents, where there is a lovely table full of French pastries.

Her grandparents share their honeymoon photo album from when they visited France. Riley bites into a macaron and her ponytails twist and twirl, magically transporting her and Pup to France in the past. There, she meets artists Monet and Van Gogh and even gets to drive in the Grand Prix. Eventually, they land outside a cafĂ© where Riley is greeted by her grandparents. They return home to celebrate the couple’s anniversary.

Comments: This book’s vivid imagination may inspire young readers to create their own fantasy adventures.

The illustrations are bright and colorful, matching Riley’s energy. The fonts change color to complement the illustrations.

This is the second of the Girl with the Magic Ponytales series.

Rating: 3.5/5 đź“—đź“—đź“—1/2

Continue reading for more details and buying options on this book’s Amazon page.

*I was sent a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian, who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.

Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is for the complimentary copies that she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.