Tag Archives: Family

Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy

Posted on June 16, 2020 by trinitygrau

If you’re a fan of Little Women and its various interpretations like me (I still am dying to buy the The Annotated Little Women from W. W. Norton & Company, it’s so gorgeous) then you’ll love this nonfiction companion to … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult Reads, Nonfiction | Tagged Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters, Anne Boyd Rioux, Beth, book, Book Review, bookdragon, bookish, books, bookworm, Family, Jo, Kids Lit, literature, little women, Louisa May Alcott, Meg, Nonfiction, read, reading, W. W. Norton & Company | Leave a comment

The Art of Disney Costuming

Posted on June 9, 2020 by trinitygrau

This week we’re reading through a wonderful nonfiction book from Disney. If you’re a fan of their films and the beautiful costumes featured in them, you’re going to love this one! Summary: Love the Red Queen’s regally quirky wardrobe? Think … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult Reads, Nonfiction | Tagged Art, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, Colleen Atwood, costumes, Disney, Family, fashion, films, Jeff Kurtti, literature, movies, Nonfiction, Penny Rose, reading, The Art of Disney Costuming, The Walt Disney Archives | Leave a comment

Ada’s Violin

Posted on May 5, 2020 by trinitygrau

If there’s something I love, it’s a story that focuses on characters who overcome their circumstances. Even better? When it’s based on true to life events as in this week’s read based off of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by … Continue reading →

Posted in Kid's Lit | Tagged Ada's Violin: The Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, book, Book Review, books, children, children's books, children's fiction story, compassion, Family, Freddie's Shadow Cards, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Kids Lit, literature, music, picture books, reading, Sally Wern Comfort, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Susan Hood | Leave a comment

The History of Rock

Posted on April 28, 2020 by trinitygrau

Yeah we know. Anything nonfiction with the word “history” in the title aimed at children and there’s an instant trepidation. But who says learning can’t be fun? Rita Nabais and illustrator Joana Raimundo certainly think it can be and they … Continue reading →

Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids Nonfic | Tagged book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, Escafandro, Family, history, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Joana Raimundo, Kids Lit, literature, middle grade reads, music, music history, Nonfiction, reading, Rita Nabais, rock n' roll, The History of Rock: For Big Fans and Little Punks | Leave a comment

Welcome to Superhero School

Posted on April 22, 2020 by trinitygrau

We love our ARCs – and this one is an exciting read from author Gracie Dix! If you’re looking for an exciting middle grade book, you’re in luck. This one won’t disappoint. The story: It’s not so easy being a … Continue reading →

Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids' Fiction | Tagged Adventure, book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fiction story, dinosaurs, Family, Gracie Dix, Kids Lit, literature, mglit, middle grade lit, middle grade reads, reading, stories, superhero, supervillain, tween reads, Welcome to Superhero School | Leave a comment

Ask Emma: Frenemies

Posted on March 31, 2020 by trinitygrau

A few months back we reviewed a fun new take on the classic Jane Austen novel Emma with the middle grade read Ask Emma. Today we’re taking a look at the followup by Sheryl Berk and Carrie Berk. The Story: … Continue reading →

Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids' Fiction | Tagged Ask Emma: Frenemies, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, Carrie Berk, children's books, children's fiction story, Family, Girls, Kids Lit, literature, middle grade reads, middle-grade, reading, Sheryl Berk, Yellow Jacket Books | Leave a comment

August Isle

Posted on February 25, 2020 by trinitygrau

Though summer is long gone, Ali Standish’s novel August Isle is sure to transport you to a summer beach with a fresh slice of tangy pie on your lap. The Story: All Miranda wants to do is relax and enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids' Fiction | Tagged Ali Standish, August Isle, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fiction story, Family, Florida, Kids Lit, literature, reading, summer read | Leave a comment

Tis the Season – Day 24

Posted on December 24, 2019 by trinitygrau

Merry Christmas season everyone! To celebrate all the holiday festivities, every day in December I’m posting a review on a Christmas book. I hope you all join me this December to enjoy some fun and seasonal cheer. Santa and Joe … Continue reading →