Category: Middle Grade Lit

My Book Review of If I Built a School (If I Built Series)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Middle Grade Lit, Poetry, Series, Young Readers

If I Built a School by Chris Van Dusen My rating: 5 of 5 stars So Cute & EnjoyableThis title was everything a book should be. It was inventive, humorous, and rhymed. The creativity just oozed from every aspect of it. The illustrations were wonderful. Vibrant and full-paged, they brought the text alive.The story was … Continue reading My Book Review of If I Built a School (If I Built Series)

My Book Review of Eggs from Red Hen Farm: Farm to Table with Mazes and Maps

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Women Writers, Young Readers

Eggs from Red Hen Farm: Farm to Table with Mazes and Maps by Monica Wellington My rating: 5 of 5 stars Unique Story - Fun & EngagingWhat a unique book. The idea of incorporating maps into the story made this tale come alive in new ways. More so, it added another level of engaged learning.I … Continue reading My Book Review of Eggs from Red Hen Farm: Farm to Table with Mazes and Maps

My Book Review of What Cat Is That?: All About Cats (The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Inspirational, & Motivational, Literacy, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, Series, Women Writers, Young Readers

What Cat Is That?: All About Cats by Tish Rabe My rating: 5 of 5 stars Love it!My grandson was stoked to get this book, especially because he knew I loved cats, and he wanted to share it with me. There's so much to appreciate about that. I am moved by his love for me, … Continue reading My Book Review of What Cat Is That?: All About Cats (The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)

My Book Review of Poetic Pete

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Inspirational, & Motivational, Middle Grade Lit, Poetry, Young Readers

Poetic Pete by Robert Jones My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Story Of EmpowermentI was so honored to be a part of this project. Rob Jones has created a beautiful story of kindness, truth, and redemption. It has lovely illustrations to help bring it to life, but the words are truly magical.Despite having to … Continue reading My Book Review of Poetic Pete

My Book Review of Moth: An Evolution Story

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Women Writers, Young Readers

Moth: An Evolution Story by Isabel Thomas My rating: 4 of 5 stars Educational Middle GradeThis is a great book for mature middle grade readers. I could see it as a book for a science (or other academic) report. It does a great job illustration natural selection, adaption, and how environmental changes affect species.I began … Continue reading My Book Review of Moth: An Evolution Story