RAR #88: Don’t Miss This Book: The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street is easily one of my favorite reads. Ever. This makes a fantastic read aloud for the whole family.
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Show Notes
Today I’m sharing one of the best books I read last year. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street is uniquely wonderful– a refreshing and upbeat middle grade novel featuring a loud and lively big family (5 kids and their parents), a curmudegonly landlord, a talented bunny, and enough witty dialogue to keep you warm for the rest of winter.
This is now my go-to recommendation for families who love The Penderwicks, All-of-a-Kind Family, The Saturdays or The Moffats.
The author’s dog is named Ginger Pye. So we knew she was gonna feel right at home here at RAR, right?
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- how a building or a place can (and did!) become a book character
- Karina’s writing process (hint: she wrote her first books during NaNoWriMo)
- books suggestions that celebrate families
Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/88/.