Category: Young Readers

My Book Review of Dinorella: A Prehistoric Fairy Tale

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Myths & Legends, Series, Women Writers, Young Readers

Dinorella: A Prehistoric Fairy Tale by Pamela Duncan Edwards My rating: 3 of 5 stars A Cute Retelling of CinderellaI read this book with my granddaughters. The older of the two selected it from her school library and brought it along on her visit, asking me to read it. Though cute and engaging, I am … Continue reading My Book Review of Dinorella: A Prehistoric Fairy Tale

My Book Review of Seriously, Snow White Was SO Forgetful!: The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves (The Other Side of the Story)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Myths & Legends, Series, Women Writers, Young Readers

Seriously, Snow White Was SO Forgetful!: The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves by Nancy Loewen My rating: 3 of 5 stars Interesting RetellingI wasn't sure what to expect, but the title of this book caught my attention. Reading it left me mixed, especially with the target age. The images work well … Continue reading My Book Review of Seriously, Snow White Was SO Forgetful!: The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves (The Other Side of the Story)

THE OIL CHANGE: Grandpa’s Garage

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

Book Review by David Korson for Readers’ Favorite D.A. Northup shares the mechanics of an oil change thoroughly yet uncomplicatedly, always keeping safety at the forefront. Even though the characters’ descriptions are minimal, it is easy to picture them through the child’s curiosity and comprehension and through Grandpa’s wisdom and gentleness. Frequent images punctuate the narrative, offering … Continue reading THE OIL CHANGE: Grandpa’s Garage

My Book Review of Perfectly Me (Inspired Kids Book 1)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Inspirational, & Motivational, Series, Women Writers, Young Readers

Perfectly Me by Mary Elizabeth Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read this charming story with my youngest granddaughter today and she absolutely loved it. She said the illustrations were "beautiful" and she remained highly engaged throughout the entire story. The only negative was that I had to decline when she asked me … Continue reading My Book Review of Perfectly Me (Inspired Kids Book 1)