I finally read this at the urging of my ten year old, who has reread it countless times since last summer. Penny writes about her favorite basketball team (the Golden State Warriors), how great Oakland is, Hazel Pepper (the new girl who likes the Denver Nuggets), her friend Gabby, her heritage project that she lied about, her moms, the drought in California, some school drama, and more. A 10 year old is a 10 year old is a 10 year old - this author got that part right. Love, Penelope by Joanne Rocklin was a beautiful composition of letters from a big sister to her coming new sibling. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Unable to add item to List. Cute realistic fiction book for middle grades. This is a real girl book, as not a lot happens plot-wise, but small moments and realizations build to create real character growth. Her journal doesn’t preach, but does lay it all out there in a straight forward and kid-friendly way. Meet Penelope- the soon-to-be big sister who knows a lot about life and basketball. Love, Penelope. Rocklin, Joanne. Final Sale. Through Penelope's journaling to her future sibling, she is able to work through friendship issues, family challenges, BIG issues such as same-sex families, racism, bigotry, and the facts of life. Strong character development, great vocabulary and interesting plot progression, but probably a book choice best for individuals as librarians might find it being being passed around as a source of sniggering. She has a huge project due about her family but her biological mom and dad were orphans so she doesn't have anything to go on. Penny is so sweet to have that much love in her heart for her siblings. Penny finds out that Mama is pregnant, and she decides to keep a journal about her experiences so that when her sibling is born, he/she will know more about life. The winters are so long! I adore this book! Every style is crafted with a thoughtful focus on fabric and fit, keeping Generation Love clothing fuss-free and easy to wear. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Love, Penelope is a great book for kids ages 9 to 13 who are. by Amulet Books. New York-based Generation Love was launched in 2009 by co-founders Roni Hirshberg and Audrey Bressa-Valcourt. There was a problem completing your request. Basketball. Penny writes about her favorite basketball team (the Golden State Warriors), how great Oakland is, Hazel Pepper (the new girl who likes the Denver Nuggets), her friend Gabby, her heritage projec. I personally enjoy LGBTQ themes, and they were well written in the story. Solid epistolary novel for mature middle grade to younger YA aged readers. I would encourage parents of younger readers to be ready to have conversations with their children about big topics. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It is mostly about The Golden State Warriors but also about her family, school and friends. Remove From My Designers. I loved how Rocklin was able to address the big issues from a child-like perspecti. I would definitely read it again. Penny is excited to welcome her new sibling, so throughout her mom’s pregnancy she writes letters to it (not it, YOU!). Generation Love. I will definitely look up here other books. Issues of basketball fandom, gay marriage, lying/consequences, fetal development, tribal heritage, friendship and forgiveness. I did appreciate that the family had two moms, and that the characters had some frank, age-appropriate conversations about bigotry and where babies come from. Penny is so sweet to have that much love in her heart for her siblings. Librarians and. Penelope/Pen writes to her not born yet sibling and covers her 5th grade life pretty thoroughly. Diary format as Penelope addresses her sibling-to-be in a year that her beloved Golden State Warriors win the NBA championship and her mothers gain the right to marry. Free Shipping and Returns, Same Day NYC Shipping. Penelope Snake Top / Checkout. Duties and Taxes are added at checkout. Drawing from their unique blend of American and French influences, they design pieces perfect for the busy city life, creating a collection of laid-back staples and inventive day-to-night silhouettes. This book does a good job of bringing more attention to a lot of major social issues. Schutz Ihrer Privatsphäre. You've run out of room for more hearts. She remarks on the changes happening in the world, whether it be a win streak for the Golden State Warriors, the new girl at school, or the ruling of marriage equality. Buy Generation Love Women's Penelope Snake Top and other Blouses & Button-Down Shirts at Amazon.com. Refresh and try again. These issues were presented well within the book, and I will definitely recommend that the bookstore at which I work carry this book. YOU ALSO MIGHT LIKE. Thank you to Joanne Rocklin for providing collabookation an ARC to share and review. Oops! We’d love your help. Add to My Designers. Her journal doesn’t preach, but does lay it all out there in a straight forward and kid-friendly way. She remarks on the changes happening in the world, whether it be a win streak for the Golden State Warriors, the new girl at school, or the ruling of marriage equality. It's nice to read about characters you relate to. To see what your friends thought of this book. It's always good to see a close, supportive family in middle grade books, too. I won this book from Bookopolis.com from their summer reading promotion. I was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the land of four distinct seasons. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This book was very sweet, well-written, and well-researched, and it touches on serious topics in an age-appropriate way. I requested it because I love the illustrator's work, but now I love Joanne Rocklin's writing. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Give to sports fans, too. This would be a good one to give to many young elementary Bay Area kids!

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