by Whitney Morton Woodcock | Jan 31, 2018 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Children's, NW Setting
Lucky to Live in Oregon is not just a book, it’s an activity. Kids can draw, write, or collage in the provided spaces, and make their own summary of their life in Oregon. There are spaces to write about their friends, hobbies, places they have been and want to go,...
by Whitney Morton Woodcock | Nov 9, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Art, Design & Photography, Education, Parenting & Families, Humor
Need a going-to-college gift or graduation gift for someone who hates graduation gifts? Know someone creative at a transitional point in their lives who could use some guidance? Or maybe that person is you, and you’re looking for some advice that’s not so…advice-y?...
by Whitney Morton Woodcock | Sep 29, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Children's, Education, Parenting & Families, Psychology
Once again, Magination Press, an imprint of the American Psychological Associaton, has published an invaluable book to help kids cope with the real mental health issues they face. This time, kids learn what to do about worries and anxiety, in this simply written and...
by Whitney Morton Woodcock | Aug 21, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Children's, Fantasy, Horror
You wouldn’t think the beach would be a preferred destination for vampires…but what about at night? Vampirina and her family go for a nighttime beach trip with other monster families: mummies, sea monsters, and her werewolf friend. They surf, play volleyball, build...
by Whitney Morton Woodcock | Aug 18, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Children's
It’s fall! The leaves are turning, the weather is getting colder…and it’s time to go back to school. One boy is not happy about it, but his little sister loves school and tries to convince him that it’s not that bad. The boy doesn’t like math, just wants to play and...