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Top Ten Tuesday: Standalone Books That Need a Sequel
I’m not a huge fan of trilogies or series, mainly because I’m reading books as they are being published and when the sequel finally appears on the shelf, I’ve forgotten everything about the first book! That being said, I’d love to see either a sequel, prequel, or crossover title in…
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Three on a Theme: Female Architects
March is Women’s History Month, so each Friday my Three on a Theme will focus on picture book biographies of well-known and lesser-known women in history. This week, check out these three women architect who paved the way for women interested in this artsy/science/math career! Julia Morgan Built a Castle…
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Doctor Strange Read Alikes
Doctor Strange plays with time and alternate dimensions as do these five books I chose as read alikes. The way the authors choose to time travel, bend time and place, many of which are steeped in mythology and lore makes these titles a perfect fit for Doctor Strange fans! Continue…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Like To Switch Places With
This was definitely an interesting topic, especially as so many of my books focus on middle grade kids around 12. Let’s be honest, I don’t know many people who want to go back to that awkward age. So instead, I focused on picture books. These characters are smart, inquisitive, curious…
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Ant-Man Read Alikes
Ant-Man is full of laughter and heart, but at the root it is truly all about family. I chose some interesting titles to read if you’re a fan of Ant-Man – a graphic novel about bees (a fascinating combination of facts and story), a story about searching for family in…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Places Mentioned In Books That I’d Love to Visit
I love to travel, so this theme was right up my alley! I chose from a mix of picture books and middle grade titles of places I would love the chance to explore, relax, discover, and experience. What places would you visit from the books you love? Wandering through a…
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Three on a Theme: Math-Themed Picture Books
Picture books are a great way to introduce young minds to fun, new concepts including math! As much as I didn’t enjoy math class in high school, math is an essential part of everyday life. Teaching concepts in a fun way allow kids to better understand the ideas before reaching…
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Guardians of the Galaxy Read Alikes
The Guardians of the Galaxy is one of my favorite Marvel movies. I loved how funny it was, the space travel and adventure, and the cast of characters is awesome. The books below have their own cast of characters, some traveling through outer space, trying to do the right thing. Nature of the…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Loved with Fewer than 2,000 Ratings on Goodreads
I don’t know if this is surprising, but many of the middle grade books I love don’t’ have anywhere near 2,000 ratings. These are all fairly new titles that I really enjoyed reading and think that more people need to be aware exist! The Doughnut Fix by Jessie Janowitz Marcus…
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Author/Illustrator Spotlight: Ed Vere
Ed Vere is one of my favorite author/illustrators! He’s got a very distinctive illustrative style with bold colors and thick black outlines. His stories are fun and silly and are perfect for storytime! If you’re not familiar with his work, check out his latest title – How to Be a Lion which I reviewed…
