Archives for December 10, 2025

Books of the Week: December 10, 2025

A must for any Winnie the Pooh Fan!

The book to watch out for! Coming soon! On sale January 6, 2026 is the 100th anniversary edition of WINNIE-THE-POOH! Celebrate a century of everyone’s favorite Bear of Very Little Brain with this special bind-up edition of A. A. Milne’s classic novels Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, together containing all of Pooh’s adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood. Complete with the original black-and-white interior illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard, this edition is the perfect way to experience the children’s classic that has captured imaginations for the past one hundred years. Featuring a flocked cover that’s soft to the touch!

As a Winnie the Pooh fan, I love this book! It truly is a must-buy for any fan.

Such a sweet story!

THE SNOWMAN CODE goes on sale December 16, 2025, just in time for the official kick-off of winter! In this cozy winter story, a six-hundred-year-old snowman and a ten-and-a-half-year-old girl strike up an unlikely friendship as they try to bring an end to the longest winter ever, from the critically-acclaimed and award-winning screenwriter behind Pixar’s Luca and Paddington 2.  This is the sweetest story perfect for a Christmas gift!

Self Disclosure: I received free copies of the above books. Cover images were also provided. These two books I highly recommend!

Daisy, Dec. 12 Pet of the Week

Awwwwwww!

“Hey! Hey! Santy! Know what I want for Christmas, do ya, huh? Huh? Huh? I wanna forever and ever home, where the peoples will throw balls and cuddle me and give me good food and treats and take me for walks and … I know how great it is to be in a special home because I’m in a foster’s house now, and we have the best time! But my foster family said that we’ll have to give another doggie their chance soon. I know how to be in a home, so could you get me one, Santy? Honest, that’s all I want for Christmas!” Speed up the progress of those eight tiny reindeer and adopt Daisy or any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Our shelter hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors. Ask for ID#A749888.