So one of the best things I think any parent can do is help kids verbalize their emotions. Each time we get kids in our home, we focus on feeling words. Books are obviously a great way to do that and these helped our kids a ton. Here are 6 children’s feeling books that both …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Messy Grace
Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: WaterBrook Press | November 6, 2015 Pages: 211 Series: Stand-Alone Genre: Adult Non-Fiction Format: paperback Source: Publisher through Blogging for Books (thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. That did not sway my opinion …
Twilight Gender Swap Book Review: The one where she is he
“I try not to get caught up in antiquated gender roles.” Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined by Stephanie Meyers | website | Publisher/Year: Little Brown| October 6, 2015 Pages: 389 Series: Standalone Genre: YA Paranormal Romance Format: eBook Source: Overdrive through Cincinnati Libary Amazon | Goodreads There are going to be spoilers all over this review, both for this book …
The School of Good and Evil Book Review: The one with princes, witches, and kidnapping
“Only once you destroy who you think you are can you embrace who you truly are” The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: Harper Collins | May 14, 2013 Pages: 488 Series: The School for Good and Evil Book 1 of 3 Genre: Middle-Grade Fantasy Format: ebook Source: Borrowed …
Geek Girl Book Review: The one with a geek, a stalker, and models
Nobody really metamorphoses. Cinderella is always Cinderella, just in a nicer dress. Geek Girl by Holly Smale | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: Harper Collins Children’s Books | February 28, 2013 Pages: 378 Audiobook Publisher/Year: Harper Collins | January 27, 2015 Read By: Katey Sobey Time: 8 hours and 2 minutes Series: Geek Girl …
Throne of Glass Book Review: The one with Assassins, Magic Ruins, and Royals
“You could rattle the stars,” she whispered. “You could do anything, if only you dared. And deep down, you know it, too. That’s what scares you most.” Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: Bloomsbury USA Childrens | August 7, 2012 Pages: 432 Series: Throne of Glass Book 1 …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Flamewalker
Flamewalker by Wendy Vogel | website | Publisher/Year: Word Branch Publishing | April 24, 2015 Pages: 312 Series: Stand-Alone Genre: Fantasy Format: ebook Source: Own Amazon | Goodreads Shannan’s Summary Khalira passes through the flames, changed like no one else. While some are not chosen, those that are only have one marking given to them by the Goddess, Khalira is …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Far Out Fairy Tales
Far Out Fairy Tales by Joey Comeau, Louise Simonson, Sean Tulien, Otis Frampton Illustrated by Omar Lozano, Jimena Sanchez S, Fernando Cano Publisher/Year: Capstone Stone Arch Books | April 1, 2016 Pages: 176 Series: Stand Alone Genre: Middle-Grade Graphic Novel, Twisted Fairytales Format: eBook Source: Free From Publisher Through NetGalley (Thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads I received this book from the publisher …
Bookish Belongings: Hunger Games
In honor of the Mockingjay PT 2 release Let’s look at some Hunger Games inspired items for all the tributes out there. That’s about my speed as far as fashion goes. I <3 Cinna. Who didn’t want one of these as soon as they saw it? A pearl keeper. Such a small thing that speaks …
Top of the TBR List: February
I added so many books to my TBR list this month, I’m only going to go with the top 10. But you can always check out my shelf. The Girl with all the Gifts by M.R. Carey Goodreads | Amazon Goodreads Summery Melanie is a very special girl. Dr. Caldwell calls her “our little genius.” …