" The Enchanted Sonata" is a wonderful story written by Heather Dixon Wallwork. Based on the tale of the Nutcracker, this story takes you into the real reason the little man played the flute and mice and children followed him. Clara Stahlbalm is a 15 year old pianists and she already has a future planned to marry the amazing Johann Kahler, the greatest piano player of that time.
One day Clara receives a book and a toy Nutcracker in the mail. Clara lives with her mother and younger brother and she begins reading the story to them. Clara becomes so involved in the reading of the book that before she realizes it she is thrown into the story, in the Kingdom of the Imperia.
Just in time for Christmas is a book titled, "Grandpa Magic". This is written by New York Times best selling author and professional magician, Allan Zota Kronzek. There are 116 Easy Tricks, Amazing Brainteasers and Simple Stunts to Wow the grand kids!
Nothing seems to amaze kids like a magic trick. When I first received this book I practiced a few tricks and I got the Great Straw Escape down and I was able to trick the kids. The loved it and they still can't figure it out. ha ha kids!
The riddles and brainteasers are super fun. I have one grandson that loves jokes and he loves the ones I ask him. It's always fun to spend time with the grandchildren and getting them to laugh.
