Book ‘Em Kiddo

You’ll find all my book reviews here. I am strongly in favor of building great literacy skills starting at birth, so I review books for every stage from infancy to adult fiction. I confess I love it all, from “pulp” fiction to epic literary works, and I am sharing that love with my kids.

I’m currently focusing on adding reviews of elementary level picture books, “tween reads,” and adult fiction, with particular emphasis on female authors and illustrators, and books that feature inclusive characters.

If you’re an author (or represent one!) and would like me to review your book, please visit my Media & PR page for information on how to get your book into my hands.

ghost busters graphic novel series review tween and YA reads

Tweens will love this Ghostbusters spinoff

November 2, 2017November 3, 2017 - by Meghan G - 2 Comments.

I can just about strangle out these words, but they are nonetheless true: I am the parent of a tween boy. In addition to getting ridiculously tall (soon I will …

Moody Cow Meditates helps kids know what to do with big feelings

September 30, 2017October 8, 2017 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean can help little kids cope with big feelings. Kids are still learning to manage their emotions, and they need to know that this …

ASCENDERS by C.L. Gaber: perfect summer reading for moms or young adults

May 1, 2015September 19, 2017 - by Meghan G - 2 Comments.

“Paranormal romance” isn’t usually my thing, but this one sounded appealing, so I dove right in. Blurb: Walker Callaghan doesn’t know what happened to her. One minute she was …

You can plan this kids’ cookie baking adventure party!

April 15, 2015November 1, 2017 - by Meghan G - 3 Comments.

Thanks to the review copy I received from Mimi’s Adventures in Baking Chocolate Chip Cookies, we embarked on a Cookie adventure with our friends! Baking is a fantastic way to …

Teeth Fairies by Ingrid Bencosme A family tradition: #review by Joy Makin' Mamas

Teeth Fairies by Ingrid Bencosme Review

March 29, 2015October 9, 2017 - by Meghan G - 76 Comments.

Part game, part family tradition, part incentive to brush their teeth, your kiddo is sure to love their teeth fairies doll and story no matter how and when you introduce …

Housewitch: A Novel by Katie Schickel review

March 22, 2015October 9, 2017 - by Meghan G - 23 Comments.

Former foster child, now a stay-at-home mom of three, Allison Darling desperately wants to fit in with the latte drinking, hundred-dollar-yoga-pants wearing moms that run her charming seaside town, Monrovia. Constantly feeling like an outsider, Allison dreams of more for her children.
When Allison’s estranged mother passes away, her previously dormant special talents emerge. Soon she is reunited with the family that abandoned her and learns of their heartbreaking legacy.