Category: Young Readers

My Book Review of Whiskers the Cat: Five Fun Short Stories

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Young Readers

Whiskers the Cat: Five Fun Short Stories by Uncle Amon My rating: 3 of 5 stars Not What I ExpectedThough cute tales, they feel like rough drafts. The narratives were "telling" without "showing." That made the stories lackluster.I loved Whiskers, the community, and the positivity. There was magic and joy permeating the text. However, I … Continue reading My Book Review of Whiskers the Cat: Five Fun Short Stories

My Book Review of I Love You More Than Anything: Children’s Book About Emotions and Feelings, Toddlers, Preschool Kids

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

I Love You More Than Anything: Children's Book About Emotions and Feelings, Toddlers, Preschool Kids by Emily Hartmann My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sweet and LovingI was drawn to the artwork on this cover. It was surprisingly on free promotion, so I felt grateful to get a copy. The title promised an endearing tale, … Continue reading My Book Review of I Love You More Than Anything: Children’s Book About Emotions and Feelings, Toddlers, Preschool Kids

My Book Review of Cats Don’t Like Christmas!: A Hilarious Holiday Children’s Book for Kids Ages 3-7 (Cats Don’t Like!)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Holidays & Observances, Humor & Satire, Middle Grade Lit, Young Readers

Cats Don't Like Christmas! by Andy Wortlock My rating: 5 of 5 stars Love it!!I love cats, Christmas, books,and art, so this book was a no-brainer to grab. I'm always looking for great titles to gift my grandkids, too. Reading this, I knew the print version would be in my Amazon cart!This is so adorable. … Continue reading My Book Review of Cats Don’t Like Christmas!: A Hilarious Holiday Children’s Book for Kids Ages 3-7 (Cats Don’t Like!)

My Book Review of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures (I Discover)

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

Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures by Carolyn Scrace My rating: 4 of 5 stars Educational Middle Grade BookThis is an informative title, perfect for kids looking for something science-related. It would be a great resource for a book report or research paper. In addition, anyone who loves dinosaurs will appreciate this text.There are colorful images … Continue reading My Book Review of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures (I Discover)

My Book Review of We Will Rock Our Classmates (Penelope Book 2)

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

We Will Rock Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins My rating: 5 of 5 stars I Laughed Out Loud!This is such a great book. It is so entertaining that I drug my adult daughter over to enjoy it with me, too. We were giggling despite the wonderful message behind the words.The message is important - … Continue reading My Book Review of We Will Rock Our Classmates (Penelope Book 2)