While school might be the last thing on middle grade readers’ minds right now, those first-day nerves are likely to rear their heads in the next few months. In addition to scholastics, navigating the social circles of school can present a lot of pressure to kids, especially in the digital age. The good news is, … Continue reading Managing Middle Grade Social Drama with Novels About Fitting In
Ever wondered how to talk to your kids about the dangers of social media? Then drop everything and get a copy of The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price, illus. by Cynthia Yuan Cheng. If you saw our picks for the Best Middle … Continue reading THE AMAZING GENERATION (Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price, illus. by Cynthia Yuan Cheng)
Hello, friends! Our review today is Me, Myselfie & I: A Cautionary Tale by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, a story about learning to balance digital and real life. The unnamed narrator’s mom is a bit old-fashioned, so her family surprises her with a smartphone to bring her into the age of technology. Mom … Continue reading Me, Myselfie & I: A Cautionary Tale (Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Nerdy Birdy Tweets, written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Matt Davies, a fable of friendship for the digital age. A sequel to Reynolds and Davies’ Nerdy Birdy, the story picks up with best friends Nerdy Birdy and Vulture. While the two may not have a lot in common, … Continue reading Nerdy Birdy Tweets (Aaron Reynolds)
Note: A review copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by the book's publisher in exchange for an honest review. Hello, everybody! Our book today is #BabyLove: My Toddler Life by Corine Dehghanpisheh, a sweet story about the importance of balancing screen time and family time. A little boy and his mommy … Continue reading #BabyLove: My Toddler Life (Corine Dehghanpisheh)
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