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Grandma's Back Room features product reviews, children's book reviews, cookbook reviews, game and toy reviews, giveaways, sponsored posts and more. All of interest to grandmothers and others living the baby boomer or empty nest lifestyle.

November 30, 2017

Brief book review: All Fish Faces by Tam Warner Minton

November 30, 2017/ Lisa Carpenter

Fish fans of all ages will surely be delighted to find this colorful collection under their Christmas tree this holiday season. Or in their hands during any season.

You'll find ALL FISH FACES by Tam Warner Minton (affiliate link) on Amazon plus other places great books are sold.

Disclosure: I received this book free for review; opinions are my own.

November 04, 2016

Two hot picture books for kids from popular hit songs for adults (Brief book review)

November 04, 2016/ Lisa Carpenter

Everything old is made new again. Sometimes such creations stink (nearly every remade movie), sometimes they soar.

The following two fantastic new picture books for kiddos based on popular songs for grownups belong firmly and forever in the latter category. (They make great holiday gifts, too.)

FOOTLOOSE by Kenny Loggins, illustrated by Tim Bowers (Music & Lyrics by Kenny Loggins and Dean Pitchford)

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September 30, 2016

Brief book reviews: Two school story series for boys and girls

September 30, 2016/ Lisa Carpenter

Award-winning children's author Rachel Renee Russell — along with daughters, co-writer Erin and illustrator Nikki — offers an update to her bestselling Dork Diaries series and a brand-new series boys will love, too.

Meet Max and the "Super Squee Edition" starring Nikki:

THE MISADVENTURES OF MAX CRUMBLY: LOCKER HERO by Rachel Renee Russell

max crumbly

November 20, 2015

Gifts kids will open again and again: Books to entertain and educate (7 brief book reviews)

November 20, 2015/ Lisa Carpenter

On the lookout for holiday gifts for youngsters? You can't go wrong with these interesting, informative, colorful, and downright delightful options for kids of various ages!

my little book of animals