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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.

September 11, 2015

Brief book reviews: 7 super school-time stories

September 11, 2015/ Lisa Carpenter

School is the focus for one and all once fall is in the air, even when it comes to reading for leisure not learning.

Candlewick Press offers the following seven super school-time stories for students of various ages to enjoy—once their homework is done, of course.

Mouse's first night at moonlight school

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August 17, 2015

Brief book review: Don't Stick Sticks Up Your Nose!

August 17, 2015/ Lisa Carpenter

A fun one that should be required reading for all youngsters!

don't stick sticks up your nose

A bonus video from the authors:

For more info, visit www.dontstickdontstuff.com.

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

June 26, 2015

Brief book reviews: 3 summertime picks

June 26, 2015/ Lisa Carpenter

Camp, friends, and bugs! The makings of summer and these three special titles from Sky Pony Press.

Boys Camp: Zee's Story

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March 26, 2015

A tisket, a tasket: Books for spring and Easter baskets

March 26, 2015/ Lisa Carpenter

Have Easter baskets to fill for little ones? How about little hands to fill with colorful books celebrating spring and all its glories?

If so—on either count—consider these bright and cheery picture books from Candlewick Press.

books for spring and easter

Cutie Pie Looks for the Easter Bunny written and...

November 23, 2014

Brief book reviews: Yummy Thanksgiving picture books from Candlewick Press

November 23, 2014/ Lisa Carpenter

Picture books to keep kiddos entertained while awaiting turkey and pumpkin pie — or any time.

gobble gobble tucker

Four more follow!

October 23, 2014

Brief book review: The Monsterator by Keith Graves

October 23, 2014/ Lisa Carpenter

How can you go wrong with monsters — especially 625 of them?

The Monsterator

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

October 22, 2014

Brief book reviews: Halloween costumes inspired by Candlewick Press

October 22, 2014/ Lisa Carpenter

Grandkids still mulling over costume options? Share these festive suggestions based on books kids will love:

i'm my own dog

...plus four more...

September 08, 2014

Brief book reviews: Back-to-school books from Candlewick Press

September 08, 2014/ Lisa Carpenter

Brief and to the point: My thoughts on recent offerings from Candlewick.

candlewick press

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Welcome to Grandma's Back Room, where you'll mostly find reviews on products, games, and books, as well as occasional sponsored posts.

Brief book reviews: 7 super school-time stories

Brief book review: Don't Stick Sticks Up Your Nose!

Brief book reviews: 3 summertime picks

A tisket, a tasket: Books for spring and Easter baskets

Brief book reviews: Yummy Thanksgiving picture books from Candlewick Press

Brief book review: The Monsterator by Keith Graves

Brief book reviews: Halloween costumes inspired by Candlewick Press

Brief book reviews: Back-to-school books from Candlewick Press