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September Cable Channel...Disney Junior Monthly Challenge Read 3/7
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates-
3. Octonauts-
4. Doc McStuffins-
7.Special Agent Oso-
Because I have kids, I have to join but unlike normal, I will fill in as I go.September Cable Channel...Disney Junior Monthly Challenge
Read 7/7
1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (H is goofy/crazy):
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates (H can fly):
3. Octonauts (Veterinarian) :
4. Doc McStuffins (Dragon):
5. Little Einsteins (Artist):
6. Chuggington (Guardian trainee):
7.Special Agent Oso (h went undercover):
○September Cable Channel Challenge○ Duration: 9.1.2012 - 9.30.2012
3/7
○ Disney Junior
•Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Read a classic; or a book where a character uses tools (oh toodles); or a book that has a character that is just plain goofy.
•Jake and the Neverland Pirates: Read a book with pirates, takes place on a boat (at least part of the time), or has a character that can fly.
•Octonauts:
•Doc McStuffins:
•Little Einsteins: Read a book where music or art is a major plot point; or has a rocket.
•Chuggington: Read a book that takes place in part on a train or subway; or a character is a trainee; or a character or author named Eddie (or Edward), Morgan, Laurie or Vicky (or Victoria).
•Special Agent Oso:
I'll do this one in honor of my 13 month old son, who loves Disney Junior! I might not get all 7 read because I read slower than most of you guys, but I'll make the list and try to make a dent in it.September Cable Channel Challenge
September 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012
3/7 Read
Jake and the Neverland Pirates: The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott (takes place on the Titanic)
Octonauts: Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead (set on New England coastal island) or Spring Fever by Mary Kay Andrews (set on Hideaway Lake) or The House of Velvet and Glass by Katherine Howe (set in Boston) or Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis (story set in coastal town of Lucky Harbor, WA)
Little Einsteins Last Night at Chateau Marmont by Lauren Weisberger (main character is married to a musician)
Chuggington: Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver (Lauren/Laurie) or Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (trainee vampires and guards) or Od Magic by Patricia McKillip (wizard trainees) or Evernight by Claudia Gray (boarding school)
I don't have kids but I have nieces and nephews so I'm in.READ: 3/7
1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates: Hungry As The Sea - Wilbur Smith (set on the water)
✔3. Octonauts: Raise The Titanic! - Clive Cussler (set in the Atlantic Ocean) 9/7
✔4. Doc McStuffins: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake - Sarah MacLean 9/9
5. Little Einsteins: Bad to the Bone - Jeri Smith-Ready (set at a radio station)
6. Chuggington: Confessions of a Demon - Laurie Wright (author=Laurie)
✔7. Special Agent Oso: Dragon in Chains - Daniel Fox (first in a trilogy) 9/17
So am I the only one with the jingles running through my head as I'm typing my list? I sign all these songs to my son trying to distract him into letting me change his diaper without too much of a struggle."Hot dog hot dog hot diggity dog, now we got ears it's time for cheers"
"Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Climb aboard me hearties, and be a pirate true"
"We're done with our mission, Octonauts - at ease - until the next adventure!"
"The Doc is in, and she'll fix you up, If you're a toy, than you're in luck, it's okay, don't be afraid the Doc really knows her stuff!"
"We're going on a trip in our favorite rocket ship, zooming through the sky, Little Einsteins!"
"Chugga-chugga-chugga-chugga Chuggington"
"Meet Special Agent Oso, the unique stuffed bear, he's on a Special Assignment, to help a kid somewhere!"
Oh wow. I need a life.
5/71. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Ivy Chronicles because Ivy Ames is out of her mind! FINISHED 9/23
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates: Psalm at Journey's End: A Novel because it takes place on the Titanic...a huuuge boat.
3. Octonauts: Tales of an African Vet because this one is clearly about a vet FINISHED 9/18
4. Doc McStuffins: The Virgin Cure because the synopsis says that Dr Sadie, a physician, is an influential character. FiNISHED 9/27
5. Little Einsteins: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly because the book centers around two guitar players. FINISHED 9/3
6. Chuggington: Goodbye for Now because the author's name is Laurie
7. Special Agent Oso: Splendor because the author's name is Anna FINISHED 9/8
Disney JuniorREAD: 2/7
1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse- Read a classic; or a book where a character uses tools (oh toodles); or a book that has a character that is just plain goofy.
3. Octonauts- Read a book that takes place near the water; a character is a veterinarian or biologist.
5. Little Einsteins- Read a book where music or art is a major plot point; or has a rocket.
6. Chuggington- Read a book that takes place in part on a train or subway; or a character is a trainee; or a character or author named Eddie (or Edward), Morgan, Laurie or Vicky (or Victoria).
7.Special Agent Oso- Read a book where a character is a special agent or goes undercover; is part of a trilogy (also known as 3 special steps); or has an author or character whose name starts and ends with the same letter (think: Anna, Trent, Phillip, Hugh, Nathan, Elle, Hannah).
I didn't even know there was a Disney channel, let alone a Disney Junior channel. Clearly I'm not much for the TV. :) I'm still joining though. September Cable Channel Challenge
September 1 - September 30, 2012
Finished 7/7 on 09/25/12
1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse- Read a classic; or a book where a character uses tools (oh toodles); or a book that has a character that is just plain goofy.
The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts - 09/17/12 - 3 stars
Male MC is a builder - lots of tools mentioned.
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates- Read a book with pirates, takes place on a boat (at least part of the time), or has a character that can fly.
Artifacts by Mary Anna Evans - 09/21/12 - 3 stars
The main character lives on an island in Florida and does most of her commuting by boat.
3. Octonauts- Read a book that takes place near the water; a character is a veterinarian or biologist.
74 Seaside Avenue by Debbie Macomber - 3 stars
Cedar Cove, WA - on the water.
4. Doc McStuffins- Read a book with a doctor as an influential character; a book that is stuffed with 400+ pages; or has a dragon.
Cruel and Unusual by Patricia Cornwell - 09/02/12 - 3 stars
Dr. Kay Scarpetta - Chief Medical Examiner of the state of Virginia.
5. Little Einsteins- Read a book where music or art is a major plot point; or has a rocket.
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford - 09/07/12 - 4 stars
Seattle's jazz scene is the backdrop for most of this book.
6. Chuggington- Read a book that takes place in part on a train or subway; or a character is a trainee; or a character or author named Eddie (or Edward), Morgan, Laurie or Vicky (or Victoria).
Magic Hour by Susan Isaacs - 09/25/12 - 3 stars
Eddie Pomerantz, who to my disappointment no one called Eddie Pomeranian.
7. Special Agent Oso- Read a book where a character is a special agent or goes undercover; is part of a trilogy (also known as 3 special steps); or has an author or character whose name starts and ends with the same letter (think: Anna, Trent, Phillip, Hugh, Nathan, Elle, Hannah).
On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves - 09/07/12 - 4 stars
Main character's name is Anna.
Allison wrote: "I didn't even know there was a Disney channel, let alone a Disney Junior channel. Clearly I'm not much for the TV. :) I'm still joining though. ..."You might consider your self lucky, you could be stuck with silly theme songs stuck in your head all day like me and Rachael. :) We bounce from Disney to Disney Junior then to Disney XD when my daughter comes home from school. Might be too much Disney... but can you ever have enough Mickey?
LOL... I don't really need much of a reason to join, so I'm in. Disney Junior
0/7 Completed
9/1/12-9/30/12
1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse- Read a classic; or a book where a character uses tools (oh toodles); or a book that has a character that is just plain goofy.
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates- Read a book with pirates, takes place on a boat (at least part of the time), or has a character that can fly.
3. Octonauts- Read a book that takes place near the water; a character is a veterinarian or biologist.
4. Doc McStuffins- Read a book with a doctor as an influential character; a book that is stuffed with 400+ pages; or has a dragon.
5. Little Einsteins- Read a book where music or art is a major plot point; or has a rocket.
6. Chuggington- Read a book that takes place in part on a train or subway; or a character is a trainee; or a character or author named Eddie (or Edward), Morgan, Laurie or Vicky (or Victoria).
7.Special Agent Oso- Read a book where a character is a special agent or goes undercover; is part of a trilogy (also known as 3 special steps); or has an author or character whose name starts and ends with the same letter (think: Anna, Trent, Phillip, Hugh, Nathan, Elle, Hannah).
I'm in for this too.CABLE CHANNEL - DISNEY JUNIOR
Duration: Sep 01, 2012 - Sep 30, 2012
Completed: 7/7
✓ 1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse - Read a classic.
The Sun Also Rises | Ernest Hemingway ★★ (09/04)
✓ 2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates - Read a book with pirates, takes place on a boat (at least part of the time), or has a character that can fly » Ewing's story is set on a schooner.
Cloud Atlas | David Mitchell ★★★★★ (09/20)
✓ 3. Octonauts - Read a book that takes place near the water; a character is a biologist » Takes place on the eastern shore of Maryland on the banks of Chester river. One of the main characters is a peach specialist.
The Right-Hand Shore: A Novel | Christopher Tilghman ★★★★ (09/05)
✓ 4. Doc McStuffins - Read a book that is stuffed with 400+ pages » 525 pages.
Capital | John Lanchester ★★ (09/14)
✓ 5. Little Einsteins - Read a book where music or art is a major plot point » Geiger uses music as a backdrop for torture.
The Inquisitor: A Novel | Mark Allen Smith ★★ (09/11)
✓ 6. Chuggington - Read a book that has a character named Vicky.
The Flight of Gemma Hardy | Margot Livesey ★ (09/05)
✓ 7. Special Agent Oso - Read a book where a character is a special agent or goes undercover -and- has a character whose name starts and ends with the same letter » Two of the characters work for the British counter intelligence and the main character is called Norman.
Skios: A Novel | Michael Frayn ★★★★ (09/01)
*** Completed (09/20) ***
Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "You might consider your self lucky, you could be stuck with silly theme songs stuck in your head all day like me and Rachael. :) We bounce from Disney to Disney Junior then to Disney XD when my daughter comes home from school. Might be too much Disney... but can you ever have enough Mickey? "Oh I do. At least half of my decision to not have children was to never have to allow all the creepy cartoons and children's programming hosts into my house. Ick! :)
Disney JuniorSeptember 1st to 30th
1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse - Go Fetch! - (tools) - 9/26
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates - Tsunami Blue - (pirates) - 9/4
3. Octonauts - Under a Vampire Moon - (water) - 9/10
4. Doc McStuffins - Taken By Moonlight - (400+) - 9/30
5. Little Einsteins - Shadow Blade - (arts) - 9/9
6. Chuggington- named Eddie (or Edward) - Taming the Scotsman - 9/11
7.Special Agent Oso - My Cherie Amour - Etienne - 9/3
The Lost ChallengesSeptember Cable Channel Challenge- Disney Junior
Duration: 9/1/2012 - 9/30/2012
Progress: 5 out of 7
1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse- Read a classic; or a book where
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James - *** - 9/21/2012
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates- Read a book with pirates, takes place on a boat (at least part of the time), or has a character that can fly.
3. Octonauts- Read a book that takes place near the water; a character is a veterinarian or biologist.
4. Doc McStuffins- Read a book with
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 9/4/2012
5. Little Einsteins- Read a book where music or
Shockaholic by Carrie Fisher - ***** - 9/28/2012
6. Chuggington- Read a book that
7.Special Agent Oso- Read a book where
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 9/1/2012
I will try this one again! I still don't know if I will finish my last August book for last month's challenge by today but I just can't say no to a challenge!!Gina's Lost Challenge Disney Junior September Challenge
DURATION: 9/1/12-9/30/12
0/7 COMPLETE
1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse- Read a classic; or a book where a character uses tools (oh toodles); or a book that has a character that is just plain goofy.
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates- Read a book with pirates, takes place on a boat (at least part of the time), or has a character that can fly.
3. Octonauts- Read a book that takes place near the water; a character is a veterinarian or biologist.
4. Doc McStuffins- Read a book with a doctor as an influential character; a book that is stuffed with 400+ pages; or has a dragon.
5. Little Einsteins- Read a book where music or art is a major plot point; or has a rocket.
6. Chuggington- Read a book that takes place in part on a train or subway; or a character is a trainee; or a character or author named Eddie (or Edward), Morgan, Laurie or Vicky (or Victoria).
7.Special Agent Oso- Read a book where a character is a special agent or goes undercover; is part of a trilogy (also known as 3 special steps); or has an author or character whose name starts and ends with the same letter (think: Anna, Trent, Phillip, Hugh, Nathan, Elle, Hannah).
Disney Junior6/7 Completed
9/1/12-9/30/12
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates- Read a book with pirates, takes place on a boat (at least part of the time), or has a character that can fly.
September Cable Channel Challenge - Disney JuniorDuration: 9/ 1 - 30 / 12
Books Read:
Updated:
Disney Junior
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Jake and the Neverland Pirates
Octonauts
Doc McStuffins
Little Einsteins
Chuggington
Special Agent Oso
TV Shows
TLC:
Cable Channel Challenge
~ Disney Junior9/1/12 ~ 9/30/12
Completed: 7/7
☑ Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: ~ (Character uses tools & is a Classic)
The Little Prince ~ (9/7) ★★★★
☑ Jake and the Neverland Pirates: ~ (Takes place on a boat mostly/Has pirates/Characters can fly)
The Story of Doctor Dolittle ~ (9/12) ★★★★
☑ Octonauts: ~ (A character is a veterinarian)
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle ~ (9/19) ★★★
☑ Doc McStuffins: ~ (400+ pages & a major character is a Doctor)
The Winter Rose ~ (9/25) ★★★★
☑ Little Einsteins: ~ (Character has PTSD with flashbacks to the Iraq war with rockets because of fireworks or fire)
Jenna's Cowboy: A Novel ~ (9/18) ★★★★★
☑ Chuggington: ~ (A character is a trainee [apprentice healer])
Dragon's Time ~ (9/10) ★★★
☑ Special Agent Oso: ~ (Part of a Trilogy)
O Pioneers! ~ (9/25) ★★★
Disney Junior6/7 read
1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse- just plain goofy. The Mane Squeeze, Shelly Laurenston 9/18/12
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates- Enchanted, Inc. Shanna Swedson 9/10/12
3. Octonauts- Under the Voodoo moon., Laura Leone 9/8/12
4. Doc McStuffins- The Perfect Christmas, Debbie Macomber 9/7/12 ★★★
5. Little Einsteins- Read a book where music or art is a major plot point; or has a rocket.
6. Chuggington- Witch Way Bends, Olivia Hardin 9/6/12 ★★
7.Special Agent Oso- The Mane Attraction, Shelly Laurenston 9/7/12 ★★★★★
Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Little Einsteins - Read a book where music or art is a major plot point; or has a rocket...."Can I ask what exactly is meant by "has a rocket"? I am trying to decide if some books fit this category. Thank you! :D
Completed.CABLE CHANNEL - DISNEY JUNIOR
Duration: Sep 01, 2012 - Sep 30, 2012
Completed: 7/7
✓ 1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse - Read a classic.
The Sun Also Rises | Ernest Hemingway ★★ (09/04)
✓ 2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates - Read a book with pirates, takes place on a boat (at least part of the time), or has a character that can fly » Ewing's story is set on a schooner.
Cloud Atlas | David Mitchell ★★★★★ (09/20)
✓ 3. Octonauts - Read a book that takes place near the water; a character is a biologist » Takes place on the eastern shore of Maryland on the banks of Chester river. One of the main characters is a peach specialist.
The Right-Hand Shore: A Novel | Christopher Tilghman ★★★★ (09/05)
✓ 4. Doc McStuffins - Read a book that is stuffed with 400+ pages » 525 pages.
Capital | John Lanchester ★★ (09/14)
✓ 5. Little Einsteins - Read a book where music or art is a major plot point » Geiger uses music as a backdrop for torture.
The Inquisitor: A Novel | Mark Allen Smith ★★ (09/11)
✓ 6. Chuggington - Read a book that has a character named Vicky.
The Flight of Gemma Hardy | Margot Livesey ★ (09/05)
✓ 7. Special Agent Oso - Read a book where a character is a special agent or goes undercover -and- has a character whose name starts and ends with the same letter » Two of the characters work for the British counter intelligence and the main character is called Norman.
Skios: A Novel | Michael Frayn ★★★★ (09/01)
*** Completed (09/20) ***
Melissa (ladybug) wrote: "Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Little Einsteins - Read a book where music or art is a major plot point; or has a rocket...."Can I ask what exactly is meant by "has a rocket"? I am trying to decide if s..."
By definition a rocket is a missile, spacecraft, aircraft or other vehicle that obtains thrust from a rocket engine.
Done! Thanks for the fun challenge.September Cable Channel Challenge
September 1 - September 30, 2012
Finished 7/7 on 09/25/12
1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse- Read a classic; or a book where a character uses tools (oh toodles); or a book that has a character that is just plain goofy.
The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts - 09/17/12 - 3 stars
Male MC is a builder - lots of tools mentioned.
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates- Read a book with pirates, takes place on a boat (at least part of the time), or has a character that can fly.
Artifacts by Mary Anna Evans - 09/21/12 - 3 stars
The main character lives on an island in Florida and does most of her commuting by boat.
3. Octonauts- Read a book that takes place near the water; a character is a veterinarian or biologist.
74 Seaside Avenue by Debbie Macomber - 3 stars
Cedar Cove, WA - on the water.
4. Doc McStuffins- Read a book with a doctor as an influential character; a book that is stuffed with 400+ pages; or has a dragon.
Cruel and Unusual by Patricia Cornwell - 09/02/12 - 3 stars
Dr. Kay Scarpetta - Chief Medical Examiner of the state of Virginia.
5. Little Einsteins- Read a book where music or art is a major plot point; or has a rocket.
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford - 09/07/12 - 4 stars
Seattle's jazz scene is the backdrop for most of this book.
6. Chuggington- Read a book that takes place in part on a train or subway; or a character is a trainee; or a character or author named Eddie (or Edward), Morgan, Laurie or Vicky (or Victoria).
Magic Hour by Susan Isaacs - 09/25/12 - 3 stars
Eddie Pomerantz, who to my disappointment no one called Eddie Pomeranian.
7. Special Agent Oso - Read a book where a character is a special agent or goes undercover; is part of a trilogy (also known as 3 special steps); or has an author or character whose name starts and ends with the same letter (think: Anna, Trent, Phillip, Hugh, Nathan, Elle, Hannah).
On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves - 09/07/12 - 4 stars
Main character's name is Anna.
READ: 7/7✔1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Third Grave Dead Ahead - Darynda Jones (heroine is punch drunk from lack of sleep - 13 days and goofy as hell) 9/26
✔2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates: Dragon in Chains - Daniel Fox (took place partly on a boat and has pirates) 9/18
✔3. Octonauts: Raise The Titanic! - Clive Cussler (set in the Atlantic Ocean) 9/7
✔4. Doc McStuffins: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake - Sarah MacLean 9/9
✔5. Little Einsteins: The Flame and the Shadow - Denise Rossetti (hero plays harp in a band) 9/23
✔6. Chuggington: Gone Tomorrow - Lee Child (good portion takes place on the subway) 9/20
✔7. Special Agent Oso: The Broken Kingdoms - N.K. Jemisin (second in a trilogy) 9/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Melissa (ladybug) wrote: "Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "By definition a rocket is a missile, spacecraft, aircraft or other vehicle that obtains thrust from a rocket engine...."Thank you, but I was asking what was meant by the ..."
I would say the rockets were part of the plot therefor it should count.
Disney Junior7/7 Completed
9/1/12-9/30/12
Sorry...forgot to update yesterday, but I had a killer headache.
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This months tribute goes to my 3 year old who amazes me constantly with what he picks up from TV.
Goal read 1 for each of the 7 shows.
September 1st to 30th
Disney Junior
1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse- Read a classic; or a book where a character uses tools (oh toodles); or a book that has a character that is just plain goofy.
2. Jake and the Neverland Pirates- Read a book with pirates, takes place on a boat (at least part of the time), or has a character that can fly.
3. Octonauts- Read a book that takes place near the water; a character is a veterinarian or biologist.
4. Doc McStuffins- Read a book with a doctor as an influential character; a book that is stuffed with 400+ pages; or has a dragon.
5. Little Einsteins- Read a book where music or art is a major plot point; or has a rocket.
6. Chuggington- Read a book that takes place in part on a train or subway; or a character is a trainee; or a character or author named Eddie (or Edward), Morgan, Laurie or Vicky (or Victoria).
7.Special Agent Oso- Read a book where a character is a special agent or goes undercover; is part of a trilogy (also known as 3 special steps); or has an author or character whose name starts and ends with the same letter (think: Anna, Trent, Phillip, Hugh, Nathan, Elle, Hannah).