Celebrating a love of all things reading and writing
I shared at the beginning of the month that I was planning on joining in on the monthly challenge at Middle Grade Carousel this month. The topic for April was rivals. I read Much Ado about Baseball by Rajani LaRocca. My Review: Trish and Ben are math competition rivals who end up on the same... Continue Reading →
“To ask why was only to demand justification.To ask why not assumed endless possibility...”― Stephanie Dray, The Women of Chateau Lafayette Title: The Women of Chateau Lafayette Author: Stephanie Dray Publisher: Berkley Publication Date: March 31, 2021 Goodreads Synopsis: Most castles are protected by men. This one by women. A founding mother...1774 . Gently-bred noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette... Continue Reading →
A lot of months there's a definite trend , but there's a good mix of my favorite genres this month. May 7 What makes a girl "beastly?" Is it having too much ambition? Being too proud? Taking up too much space? Or is it just wanting something, anything , too badly? That's the problem Arabella... Continue Reading →
Title: Quiet as Mud Author: Jane Yolen Illustrator: Nicole Wong Publisher: Magination Press Publication Date: April 23, 2024 Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Inspired by a quote from the late, great children's book author Margaret Wise Brown, this poem honors and celebrates... Continue Reading →
Title: Princess Pru and the Switcheroo Author: Maureen Fergus Illustrator: Danesh Mahiuddin Publisher: Owlkids Publication Date: April 15, 2024 Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. Description The Paper Bag Princess meets The Parent Trap in this an unconventional fairy tale about a quick-witted princess and her ogre... Continue Reading →
Title: The House That She Built Author/Illustrator: Mollie Elkman and Georgia Castellano Publisher: Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Publication Date: September 14, 2021 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free ebook in exchange for my honest review. Description This inspirational children’s book educates and exposes young readers and their parents to the... Continue Reading →
I was lucky enough to attend a zoom presentation by Laura Gehl and won this book as a door prize. She did not ask for a review, but it was so great, I had to share. Title: Saving Delicia Author: Laura Gehl Illustrator: Patricia Metola Publisher: Flyaway Books Publication Date: April 9, 2024 Book Description:... Continue Reading →
Title: Pippi the Penguin Author: Cahterine Veitch Illustrator: Jean Claude Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group Publication Date: January 15, 2024 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. Description Pippi is the fastest penguin in her colony. She also knows where to find the best food, even... Continue Reading →
Title: Bob's Ocean Author: Robert Lund Illustrator: Juliet Alli Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free e-reader copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Bob’s Ocean is the story of a fish called Bob who unwittingly embarks upon a perilous journey that leads him to self-discovery and enlightenment. It is... Continue Reading →
I've subscribed to Middle Grade Carousel for a long time, but have not participated in any of their challenges. I think it's time to change that. I read a lot of middle grade for my teaching, but have a lot of books on my shelf at home which I have not gotten to yet. Participating... Continue Reading →
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