Dear Girl, is truly a delight. It is a terrific reminder for every girl, no matter what her age, of her worth and her potential. I really liked this one a lot!
Nerdy Birdy is back with a great new story. He has been introduced to social media and becomes a bit “over-connected”. He has to learn the hard way that real friends you can talk to and share adventures with are the most precious friends. This book has a very powerful message and could be used to start a conversation about responsible social media usage with young children as well as adults.
Nerdy Birdy is a delightful book about appreciating and accepting who you are coupled with a lesson about the power of friendship. Although a great children’s book for a read-aloud, this book would also be a tremendous resource at the secondary level. We love Nerdy Birdy at our house and are looking forward to reading the second Nerdy Birdy book – Nerdy Birdy Tweets.
The Beacon Street Girls Series is a lovely collection. Although our daughter is not traditionally a fan of realistic fiction, this series kept her interest. These well-written books are geared for girls between the ages of nine and thirteen. Each story is told through alternating narration by four friends. As the series progresses, the character development continues to grow and the stories are reflective of real life events experienced by tween girls.
Worst Enemies/Best Friends (Beacon Street Girls #1)
If you are looking for a Christmas gift for a sports-loving tween/teen girl, this book would be a great pick! Using the same format as Ignotofsky’s previous best-seller Women in Science, this volume recognizes the athletic achievements of women in sports. Enjoyable and educational…This one is a winner!
While this complimentary book was provided for review by Random House Publishing, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.
Adored is a lovely devotional. Each daily passage begins with scripture and then includes a few paragraphs which cover applying that verse within your life. There are also a few lines provided for notes at the end of each section. If you have a tween or teen girl on your Christmas list, this devotional would make a perfect gift.
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You and Me is a terrific book. This sweet story about friendship is written in rhyming couplet and features darling illustrations from Peter H. Reynolds that truly bring the text alive. You and Me is a picture book gem that can be equally enjoyed by young readers as well as adults. Looking for a little surprise gift for a favorite friend…This book would be a perfect choice!
Wonder is an incredibly moving story. It details the experiences of Augie, a 5th grader who has craniofacial anomalies and is attending public school for the first time as a mainstreamed student. Augie grows and changes a great deal throughout the story as do those around him. This powerful book is ultimately uplifting and inspiring.
Peter H. Reynolds is a favorite author, and his new book Happy Dreamer is a delight. This sweet tale reminds the reader that dreams are meant to be pursued not put on the back burner until the “right time”. Many a reader will relate to the struggle of being full of imaginative dreams in a world that often doesn’t seem to encourage and embrace being different and coloring outside the lines. Happy Dreamer can be enjoyed by little kids as well as big kids.
My daughter and I read this book together a couple of years ago, and we are still talking about it.
The Hundred Dresses tells a thought provoking tale about peer pressure. Although written in the 1940’s it is sadly still highly relevant. It is a short book, but there is great depth to this story. I chose to partner read it with our daughter. It served as the catalyst for some excellent discussion about friends and friendship. Even as an adult I found the story compelling and haunting. It really sticks with you.