Wheel Power: self esteem books for preschoolers by Sigal Adler My rating: 3 of 5 stars Good MessageThis is a cute book with a lovely message for kids. The rhyming was fun and added to the story, but the illustrations really brought it to life. They were beautiful.I enjoyed the small lessons taught in the … Continue reading My Book Review of Wheel Power: self esteem books for preschoolers
Category: History
Writers 2 Remember: Bob Dylan
"A major figure in popular culture during a career spanning more than 60 years." Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota on May 24, 1941. Though his given name was Robert Allen Zimmerman, he legally changed it to Robert Dylan in 1962 to honor poet Dylan Thomas. This beloved folk singer is "hailed as the Shakespeare of … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: Bob Dylan
My Book Review of If the Fates Allow: A Short Story
If the Fates Allow by Rainbow Rowell My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting Covid ChristmasI thought this was a good representation of the covid era. This short story did a good job painting a picture of America during 2020 and 2021, especially during the holidays. This was an interesting read, but it felt incomplete. … Continue reading My Book Review of If the Fates Allow: A Short Story
#DidYouKnow – The U.S. Number of WWII Submarines Casualties
#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com I recently visited the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. Originally in honor of Admiral Nimitz, he would not have a memorial that didn't honor ALL those who served. During my visit, I discovered many new things. One tidbit... Did you know how many submarines the … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – The U.S. Number of WWII Submarines Casualties
My Book Review of Catlumbus
Catlumbus by Franny Plaia My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Cute Adventure for KidsBeing a cat lady, grandmother, and avid reviewer, this was an obvious choice for me to read. I am happy to say it did not disappoint. The illustrations were wonderful, the adventure just long enough for the targeted age of the … Continue reading My Book Review of Catlumbus
