Almost 20 years after the events of 9/11, Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 is being released in graphic novel form. Graphic novels are incredibly popular with tweens and this story in graphic novel form is a great way to introduce a new generation the 9/11 events. It’s key for kids to learn…
Board books are such an important part of a child’s learning to read. Board books are usually filled with colorful pictures and lots of sight words. Disney generously sent us a few new books and included Minnie’s Fixer-Upper. Here’s my book review of Minnie’s Fixer-Upper! About Minnie’s Fixer-Upper Minnie builds a house in her signature…
Allergies can wreak havoc on a kid who just wants to love a pet. Author Megan Wagner Lloyd tackles this issue in Allergic. Read on for a review of the graphic novel Allergic! This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission for items purchased. A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe…
Set at Christmas time, “Godmothered” is a comedy about Eleanor, a young, inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training (Jillian Bell) who upon hearing that her chosen profession is facing extinction, decides to show the world that people still need fairy godmothers. Studio offered a screen for this film, however, all thoughts and opinions are those of the author….
The natural hair movement has gained steam in the last five years or so. People are done sitting under hair dryers and flat irons for hours at a time and are embracing their true curly hair status. In Frizzy, an awkward girl struggles with her curls and learns to embrace them on her own terms. Read…
In her inspirational new book Find Your Spark, author Victoria Manley encourages readers to discover their passion and inner light to create more meaning in their lives. Keep reading for my book review of Find Your Spark, a journal of gratitude that is inspired by Pixar’s SOUL! (GIFTED) Thank you to Chronicle Books for providing…
Have you heard of Disneybounding? It’s fashion inspired by Disney! Lots of Disney Parks visitors have taken the opportunity to Disney-bound as their favorite characters since Disney Parks do not permit adults from being in costume in the Parks! Disney generously sent me the book Disney Bound Dress Disney and Make it Fashion to review,…
What happens when a magical family in a magical home has their world turned upside down with only one member who can save them? Read on for a full movie review of Disney’s “Encanto.” Encanto Review In “Encanto”, a Latino family in Colombia acquires magical powers after surviving a traumatic experience. All the members of…
Everyone knows that he likes warm hugs, but few know the whole story about Olaf’s first moments—until now! “Once Upon a Snowman” is available to stream exclusively on Disney+. The previously untold origins of the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman who melted hearts in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 2013 Academy Award®-winning “Frozen,” and its acclaimed 2019 follow-up,…
Fans of Beauty and the Beast, have you ever envisioned what happened to Belle and Lio after the curse was broken? Thanks to brilliant author Emma Theriault, we now have a new story to read about the years after Belle and the Beast became the leaders of Aveyon! I had the opportunity to read and…
