tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36398995071082502842011-07-30T13:10:49.904-07:00Cathryn Falwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500703510144416586noreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639899507108250284.post-76286903518260421292010-10-28T23:09:00.000-07:002010-10-28T23:14:21.539-07:00Here's the recipe from the back pages of <i>Mystery Vine</i>. It's a great time of year to make this yummy Pumpkin Apple Bread!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/TMpldOWCeUI/AAAAAAAAA6s/vnel0lJqprs/s1600/Mystery+Vine+pumpkin+apple+bread_Page_1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/TMpldOWCeUI/AAAAAAAAA6s/vnel0lJqprs/s400/Mystery+Vine+pumpkin+apple+bread_Page_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533346644919220546" /></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/TMpldTtNboI/AAAAAAAAA60/o2ekRcEHyZM/s400/Mystery+Vine+pumpkin+apple+bread_Page_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533346646358584962" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3639899507108250284-7628690351826042129?l=mysteryvine.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cathryn Falwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500703510144416586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639899507108250284.post-16323923688041955422009-10-24T17:50:00.000-07:002009-10-24T17:53:25.010-07:00The <a href="http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/detailBook.asp?idBooks=3460&amp;BOW=true">CCBC</a> -- Cooperative Children's Book Center just named<i> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">Mystery Vine</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"> </span>their Book of the Week! I'm humbly honored!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3639899507108250284-1632392368804195542?l=mysteryvine.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cathryn Falwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500703510144416586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639899507108250284.post-18126819537222534202009-08-30T14:13:00.001-07:002009-10-11T04:52:20.855-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/SprrnB1rmlI/AAAAAAAAAec/vPpMD0OukDA/s1600-h/38672795.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 253px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/SprrnB1rmlI/AAAAAAAAAec/vPpMD0OukDA/s320/38672795.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375868160961124946" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:130%;">Mystery Vine</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">:</span><br />By <a href="http://www.cathrynfalwell.blogspot.com/">Cathryn Falwell</a><br /><a href="http://www.harpercollins.com/books/9780061771989/Mystery_Vine/index.aspx">Greenwillow Books</a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">ISBN 9780061771989 (Bookstore)<br />ISBN 9780061771972 (Library)<br />Hardcover, $17.99</span><br /><br />Journey with a family through the garden's growing season and watch the mystery of an unmarked seed grow from sprout, to twining vine, to yellow blossoms to orange...<i>(can't give away the mystery quite yet!)</i><br /><br />Gardening, Cooking and Craft Activities on the final pages.<br /><br />"...it's a great choice to help prepare children for the fun and fruitfulness of gardening." --<span style="font-style: italic;">Kirkus Reviews<br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://browseinside.harpercollins.com/index.aspx?isbn13=9780061771989"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">VIEW</span></a> </span><span>the inside pages of MYSTERY VINE.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.harpercollinscatalogs.com/CH/other/9780061771989_0_Extra_Activities_1.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CC00;"><b>FIND </b></span></a>indoor gardening &amp; craft projects from the book.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3639899507108250284-1812681953722253420?l=mysteryvine.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cathryn Falwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500703510144416586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639899507108250284.post-30586285181308990422009-08-29T14:35:00.000-07:002009-09-17T18:16:04.721-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/SprxPPf3WsI/AAAAAAAAAe0/fSuwSSAWDrg/s1600-h/CF+MV+Coloring+Sheet.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/SprxPPf3WsI/AAAAAAAAAe0/fSuwSSAWDrg/s320/CF+MV+Coloring+Sheet.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375874349380623042" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Welcome Pumpkin Patch Owners!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Free Pumpkin Coloring Sheet</span><br />We know you see a lot of kids and families each Fall. To help those families think about your patch throughout the year, I thought I would offer you a <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Pumpkin Coloring Sheet </span>with your logo on it. <span style="font-size:85%;"> (To get a closer look at the coloring sheet, click on the image to the left.)</span><br /><br />To receive a coloring sheet with your logo, simply email your logo <span style="font-size:85%;">(.jpeg or .tiff, 300 dpi or higher)</span> to<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">kirsten@curiouscity.net</span> and Kirsten will send you back a PDF for you to print and distribute. If you do not have a logo, email her your business name and we will make you a PDF with your name.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Carry MYSTERY VINE at Your Patch</span><br /></span>If you would like to carry this new picture book on the pumpkin growing season at your location, you can download a HarperCollins Order Form <a href="http://www.curiouscity.net/filechute/Mystery%20Vine%20by%20Cathryn%20Fa.pdf">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(Orders of 5+ copies receive a 50% discount. Orders of 30+ copies receive Free Freight.)</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3639899507108250284-3058628518130899042?l=mysteryvine.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cathryn Falwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500703510144416586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639899507108250284.post-82404459308106767802009-08-17T11:44:00.000-07:002009-10-02T12:02:45.363-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/SsZM2d0MzNI/AAAAAAAAAiI/LIp2FYAQGYY/s1600-h/shiny_skin_pumpkin_seeds-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 164px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/SsZM2d0MzNI/AAAAAAAAAiI/LIp2FYAQGYY/s400/shiny_skin_pumpkin_seeds-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388078502795594962" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.curiouscity.net/filechute/Mystery_Vine_Activity_Seed.pdf">DOWNLOAD</a> an activity for your classroom, library, or event to fill a seed packet with anything you would like to grow. Seeds? Stories? It is up to you!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3639899507108250284-8240445930810676780?l=mysteryvine.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cathryn Falwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500703510144416586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639899507108250284.post-22059596725660657472009-08-16T21:32:00.000-07:002009-10-02T11:44:19.526-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/SrG86-R4vJI/AAAAAAAAAfo/eQnDw-6i9Y8/s1600-h/DSCN1707.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/SrG86-R4vJI/AAAAAAAAAfo/eQnDw-6i9Y8/s200/DSCN1707.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382290751020907666" border="0" /></a> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 197px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/SrG-RNhoOGI/AAAAAAAAAfw/rj6H1GVtmqI/s320/DSCN1712.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382292232582215778" border="0" /> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 196px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/SrG-vz7YqpI/AAAAAAAAAf4/extDcFvDKa0/s400/DSCN1714.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382292758286871186" border="0" /><br />I created this prop from felt and scraps for story time at bookstores and libraries. This mystery vine can "grow" as the story unfolds.<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/kirsten@curiouscity.net"><br /></a>CONTACT Kirsten at Curious City to book an event. She can be reached at 207-699-2755 or kirsten@curiouscity.net<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3639899507108250284-2205959672566065747?l=mysteryvine.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cathryn Falwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500703510144416586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639899507108250284.post-83786769919401250752009-08-01T12:41:00.000-07:002009-11-11T06:40:29.011-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/StNMJDimBII/AAAAAAAAAiQ/MGho129K5EU/s1600-h/harvest+celebration.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/StNMJDimBII/AAAAAAAAAiQ/MGho129K5EU/s400/harvest+celebration.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391736897345553538" /></a><br /><div>We're having a party!</div><div><a href="http://www.gorhamfitnessstudio.com/Welcome.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Gorham Fitness Studio</span></a> is hosting a fun-filled (and free!) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><b>Healthy Harvest Celebration</b></span> featuring <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><i>Mystery Vin</i><i>e</i></span> on Saturday, October 24th from 2-5 pm at their brand-new, very cool studio!There will be games and activities for kids, music, story time, a book signing, and healthy snacks for all.</div><div><br /></div><div>UPDATE: A great day! Click <a href="http://cathrynfalwell.blogspot.com/2009/10/rainy-day-fun.html">HERE</a> for photos!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3639899507108250284-8378676991940125075?l=mysteryvine.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cathryn Falwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500703510144416586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639899507108250284.post-48605364679762231262009-08-01T00:49:00.000-07:002009-10-05T12:59:14.694-07:00<div>We'll post reviews here, from blogs and other sites.</div><div>Click to see what other folks have to say</div><div>about <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Mystery Vine</span></b></i>:</div><div><br /></div>• The Children's Book Review: Growing Readers<div><a href="http://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/weblog/2009/10/fallautumn-picture-book-picks-2009-edition.html#more">Fall/Autumn Picture Book Picks 2009 Edition</a></div><div>by Bianca Schulze</div><div><br /></div><div>• Muses of Megret Reviews: <a href="http://www.musesofmegret.com/reviews/2009/09/30/a-pumpkin-mystery/">A Pumpkin Mystery!</a></div><div><br /></div><div>• <a href="http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1790000379/post/1400044940.html">School Library Journal Librarian Preview</a></div><div>by Elizabeth Bird</div><div>(<i>scroll down for this one)</i></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3639899507108250284-4860536467976223126?l=mysteryvine.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cathryn Falwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500703510144416586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639899507108250284.post-46066475443700047912009-07-13T15:16:00.000-07:002009-10-13T19:26:45.750-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/StT-6oz-kEI/AAAAAAAAAiw/PaVQJu3HrBE/s1600-h/DSCN2633.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 282px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/StT-6oz-kEI/AAAAAAAAAiw/PaVQJu3HrBE/s320/DSCN2633.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392214937210622018" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/StT-DAM_m3I/AAAAAAAAAio/cjuld9cKdcw/s1600-h/DSCN2638.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 295px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/StT-DAM_m3I/AAAAAAAAAio/cjuld9cKdcw/s320/DSCN2638.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392213981416889202" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/StT-DAM_m3I/AAAAAAAAAio/cjuld9cKdcw/s1600-h/DSCN2638.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/StT9s6kKtGI/AAAAAAAAAig/DSlfOgmjIJg/s1600-h/DSCN2640.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/StT9s6kKtGI/AAAAAAAAAig/DSlfOgmjIJg/s320/DSCN2640.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392213601946350690" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/StT9s6kKtGI/AAAAAAAAAig/DSlfOgmjIJg/s1600-h/DSCN2640.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/StT9R1QgMAI/AAAAAAAAAiY/c45bFlLFeY0/s1600-h/DSCN2634.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 153px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xPt14WsLnWM/StT9R1QgMAI/AAAAAAAAAiY/c45bFlLFeY0/s200/DSCN2634.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392213136665227266" /></a><br />Children at <a href="http://www.baxter-memorial.lib.me.us/">Baxter Library</a> in Gorham, Maine, enjoyed a story time with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Mystery Vine</span>, and then crafted their very own creative vines. </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3639899507108250284-4606647544370004791?l=mysteryvine.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cathryn Falwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500703510144416586noreply@blogger.com0