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Nikki Grimes dabbles in watercolors and collage (she created one of the illustrations for One Last Word! A much anthologized poet, her own collections include Pocketful of Poems, Poems in the Attic, Thanks a Million, When Daddy Prays, Come Sunday, Voices of Christmas, When Gorilla Goes Walking, and Shoe Magic. patreon. The worksheets are designed to make your sub day a breeze for you, your students, and the substitute teacher. . I read it in 30 minutes. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Reading his books has changed my perceptions and helped me interact with my wife and kids to create positive change. I've literally lost count of how many times I've read this book and I think it deserves a place in my favorites shelf. I'm a big fan of Kevin Leman's works, and so I jumped on this one as soon as I saw it. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. Leman covers every topic under the sun, from kids experiencing bullying, to the importance of discussing sex, to navigating the dangerous world of social media. Her distinguished works include the ALA Notable book, , all of them Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books. Another excellent work from this author. Joylin, a basketball player, is navigating the world of middle school for the first time. But these years don't have to create chaos in your family. The game features mini-activities within each Planet, and kids have to complete one level in a Planet to go to the next level. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. It is a great book for a classroom library. - Kirkus Reviews"[Grimes'] realistic novel has solid middle-school appeal and avoids preaching." Nikki Grimess Planet Middle School, originally published in 2011 comes out next year with a brand new cover. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. A game of basketball with the boys-especially her friend Jake-was all it took to put a smile on her face. A competitive game of basketball with the boys was all it took to put a smile on her face. He has made house calls through hundreds of radio and television programs, such as, bestselling and award-winning author, Dr. Leman has written more than fifty books about marriage and family issues, including. But does Jake have feelings for KeeLee? Maybe if I were learning something new, I'd be inspired to explore his other works, but alas A quality book, and very practical. I walked away with a few helps and a few reminders. However, overall I do not recommend this book. I can appreciate the intention but I'm not sure the delivery was able to satisfy either crowd (Christian or secular). This is the first parenting book of his that I've read, and it certainly lived up to the high standards of his other books. A much anthologized poet, her own collections include Pocketful of Poems, Poems in the Attic, Thanks a Million, When Daddy Prays, Come Sunday, Voices of Christmas, When Gorilla Goes Walking, and Shoe Magic. Planet Middle School by Nikki Grimes Joylin is a basketball-loving tomboy whose best friend KeeLee has suddenly become. In Planet Middle School, 12-year-old Joylin Johnson is satisfied with her life. Planet Middle School - Planet Middle School audiobook, by Nikki Grimes. But these years don't have to create chaos in your family. I thought this was an extremely funny book, because I felt like I was back in middle school. She has never been interested in makeup or dating, or any girl stuff. A game of basketball with the boys-especially her friend Jake-was all it took to put a smile on her face. Content areas include number sense, estimation, fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, geometry, multiplication, division, and more. I'm actually giving this novel in verse 3 1/2 stars. One day, you have a sweet son or daughter who loves to snuggle on the couch and who puts a smile on your face just by walking into the room. It's a planet where peer pressure, social media, and hormones can wreak havoc in your child's life and in your relationship with him or her.But these years don't have to create chaos in your family. As she matures, she has many questions about her near future and about life. , Bloomsbury USA Childrens; 1st edition (September 13, 2011), Language A game of basketball with the boys-especially her friend Jake-was all it took to put a smile on her face. Contains real page numbers based on the print edition (ISBN 1619630125). It is a great book for a classroom library. It gave "what worked for us" stories from other readers as well. Nikki Grimes dabbles in watercolors and collage (she created one of the illustrations for One Last Word! you could do without. : Her trade titles include historical fiction, biographies, chapter books, and novels in prose. But overall good info. Save up to 80% versus print by going digital with VitalSource. Make these yarn wrapped planets to work on fine motor skills with this craft from And Next Comes L. I have not read this book. And worst of all, there is this guy, Santiago, who appears from . Planet Middle School 1st Edition is written by Nikki Grimes and published by Bloomsbury USA Childrens. Essential standards and learning goals are included. Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Concept Movie. After students have completed reading the book Planet Middle School, they will be given the task of creating a collage that represents Joylin's story using pictures from magazines, the internet, or drawings made by students. Joylin plays basketball with all of the boys, some people even considered her a boy. Although the author is Christian, it seems to have been written with the intention of being read by a secular audience. In Planet Middle School, twelve-year-old Joylin Johnson is satisfied with her life. Inside Out and Back Again: A Newbery Honor Award Winner, The Crossover: A Newbery Award Winner (The Crossover Series), Good book, tells the stages of going through middle school, very relatable to middle schoolers, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Add Audible narration to your purchase for just, By purchasing this title, you agree to Audible's. Planet Health is designed to fit within existing curricula and meets Massachusetts Department of Education Curriculum Frameworks and national learning standards for math, science, language arts, social studies, comprehensive health, and physical education. The novel Growin' marked Grimes' entry into children's literature. It's a planet where peer pressure, social media, and hormones can wreak havoc in your child's life and in your relationship with him or her. Baggy jeans, T-shirt, and hair in a ponytail were easy choices. Jake is acting weird, and basketball isn't the same. Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, and speaker. This was a used book which I was aware of, but it wasnt in a good enough condition to be labeled like new, Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2011. A precious coming of age story written in poetry form. Your group will be researching details of an assigned planet and compiling the information as a PowerPoint Presentation. It's a planet where peer pressure, social media, and hormones can wreak havoc in your child . This novel in verse follows twelve-year-old Joylin as she navigates the trials and tribulations of middle school. Seasonal Favorites Only $9.99 with Purchase of Any Kids' Book Kids' Club Eligible Planet Middle School by Nikki Grimes 4.0 (7) Paperback $7.99 Hardcover $16.99 Paperback $7.99 eBook $5.99 Audiobook $0.00 View All Available Formats & Editions Ship This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store The next day, it's as if someone left the door open and let in an alien with a smart mouth and an attitude that, frankly, you could do without. | Try Prime for unlimited fast, free shipping, Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Embark on a life-changing trip in the new graphic novel from New York Times bestseller Dan Santat. The book is a great exploration in preteen/adolescent life: everything from bodily changes to parent/sibling behavior to navigating friendships and boys. Baggy jeans, tee shirt, and hair in a ponytail worked great seven days a week. Nikki Grimes is the recipient of the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. A great book for middle school aged girls, Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022. He has chivalry from knighthood and its developing. Until now. Appreciate how he says parents are kids best teacher. Received this in a Goodreads giveaway contest. I found the author's characterizations of personality types and behavior issues to be overly generalized and stereotypical (for example, there is one whole passage encouraging moms who work outside the home to learn how to use a crock potugh!). It has been so helpful. Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2015. as a parent of 2, the book lets me know whats going on with my middle schoolers, not only in school but also what they are thinking about and the stresses they deal with. Please try your request again later. . Then, everything suddenly seemed to change all at once. I wish I would have had this guide when my oldest was in middle school! Check the bibliography on her website for a full listing. , Dimensions A story in poems by I iconic black author. My favorite parts of the book: numerous tips on how to communicate (or not, because too much questioning is going to backfire), how to help them discover their talents and nurture them, achieve relational success, and get them to still stay plugged in at home. I'm trying to go through this review as unbiased as I can because I love Nikki Grime's works. Baggy jeans, T-shirt, and hair in a ponytail were easy choices. , ISBN-13 Baggy jeans, T-shirt, and hair in a ponytail were easy choices. Good information for parents of middle schoolers, albeit a bit repetitive at times. Up until this point in her life, Joys life had been static. it was an amazing book if someone is going threw a stage were they don't look like a girl or a boy they should read this book because it will really help them when they have hard feelings because it was very helpful for me to find myself so if you are trying to find yourself read this book please!! not done with the book yet, but so far its a good read. I purchased two of these for my children who will have middle schoolers next year. Select files or add your book in reader. The beginning of the book didn't pertain much to my situation since my child is homeschooled and he gave insight on things children deal with in public school. In short poems that perfectly capture the crazy feelings of adolescence and first crushes, award-winning author Nikki Grimes has crafted a delightful, often hilarious, heart-tugging story. This book was awesome. A miniskirt Santa appears before Sakuta, calling herself Touko Kirishima. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, No Import Fees Deposit & $7.77 Shipping to Republic of Korea. Please try again. However, poetry and novels-in-verse are her genres of choice. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Planet Middle School are 9781599907277, 1599907275 and the print ISBNs are 9781619630123, 1619630125. My daughter has been interested in babies since she was old enough to not be one, and my oldest is far from a perfectionist. Decent book overall, but there are many better out there. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. I highly recommend this lyrical book. Plenty of good info in here but my main beef is with Lehman's writing style which leans heavily on generalizations: "your daughter will become interested in babies at 13" or, my favorite, "your oldest is a perfectionist." A middle school supplemental curriculum which was reviewed and approved by the Smithsonian offers six science based lessons about soil science. One Sentence Review: Middle school books about African-American girls are hardly common so definitely consider this one, even if it's not quite Grimes' best work. Everything seems pretty simple: a nice, relaxed game of basketball with the boys is all she needs to keep her happy. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Thank you Dr Leman you have saved me many grey hairs. The bragging I didn't mind so much (all 5 of them do sound amazing) but I think I groaned aloud when I read yet another recommendation for yet another book. He is truly blessed with knowledge on marriage and family. Do not recommend this book future and about life the intention of being read a. 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