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barberchicago_books's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful, action-packed, yet meditative follow up to The House That Lou Built, Kaia’s story centers on her relationship with her great-grandfather, her perceptions of his expectations, and finding her place in the world. I love her great-grandfather’s wisdom (“Where are your feet?”) and how he responds to the negativity in the world. The lessons he teaches Kaia and her friends, Trey and Abby, are priceless and ones we could all integrate into our lives. A definite add to my class library when it’s out this spring, and also a contender for a read aloud.
anniekslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
This is a book that changed my life - it will always be special to me. I read it in one sitting while taking a bath, and it gave me the strength I needed to come out to my grandparents - I literally visited them immediately after. I had been wanting to tell them I'm non-binary, but I was scared, but after reading this, I was just filled with wanting them to really know them because we've always been close. I'm very happy about this, because it went really well!!
Of course this isn't really a review but more my personal story with the book - the story itself is so heartwarming and it's exactly why I genuinely think middlegrade tends to have the most genuine and profound and important books. It taught me a lot about kindness and about how important family can be.
Of course this isn't really a review but more my personal story with the book - the story itself is so heartwarming and it's exactly why I genuinely think middlegrade tends to have the most genuine and profound and important books. It taught me a lot about kindness and about how important family can be.
enjoyjournaling's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
violetfox's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
booksteacupnreviews's review against another edition
5.0
*** Note: I received e-copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to PRHGlobal for free copy. ***
Any Day With You was a great middle grade book aimed for middle grade readers that revolved around Kaia and her relationship with her great-grandpa and her family. It was about figuring out who you are and insecurities middle child feel with elder sibling who is perfect and liked by everyone, unexpected change that come in life and how to deal with it, anxiety of living with that change, respecting wish of your loved ones and understanding what their wish means to them.
Any Day With You was first person narrative in lovely voice of Kaia that filled my heart with warmth. It was written with easy, simple short sentences, vivid details, and elucidation of Filipino word, culture and mythical creatures.
Overall, Any Day With You was heartwarming, charming, lovely, and a perfect middle grade story with multigenerational Filipino family and culture.
Read full review by following the link to my book blog - https://booksteacupnreviews.com/2020/06/12/any-day-with-you-by-mae-respicio-middlegrade-anydaywithyou-prhglobal/
Any Day With You was a great middle grade book aimed for middle grade readers that revolved around Kaia and her relationship with her great-grandpa and her family. It was about figuring out who you are and insecurities middle child feel with elder sibling who is perfect and liked by everyone, unexpected change that come in life and how to deal with it, anxiety of living with that change, respecting wish of your loved ones and understanding what their wish means to them.
Any Day With You was first person narrative in lovely voice of Kaia that filled my heart with warmth. It was written with easy, simple short sentences, vivid details, and elucidation of Filipino word, culture and mythical creatures.
Overall, Any Day With You was heartwarming, charming, lovely, and a perfect middle grade story with multigenerational Filipino family and culture.
Read full review by following the link to my book blog - https://booksteacupnreviews.com/2020/06/12/any-day-with-you-by-mae-respicio-middlegrade-anydaywithyou-prhglobal/
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