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The Middle Kid
A story about the challenging realities of being a family's middle kid.
Readers experience a day in the life of a middle kid, and all the highs and lows of a life in-between. When you're the middle kid, you're never the first nor the last to do anything. You're not the tallest or the smallest; you're babysitting one sibling but teased by the other. Stuck between a bossy older brother and a naive younger sister, Middle Kid feels left out of two worlds. But even if—and maybe especially because—it's always overlooked, this kid's own world is just as big and important as his siblings'.
Readers experience a day in the life of a middle kid, and all the highs and lows of a life in-between. When you're the middle kid, you're never the first nor the last to do anything. You're not the tallest or the smallest; you're babysitting one sibling but teased by the other. Stuck between a bossy older brother and a naive younger sister, Middle Kid feels left out of two worlds. But even if—and maybe especially because—it's always overlooked, this kid's own world is just as big and important as his siblings'.
76 pages, Hardcover
Published March 23, 2021
About the author
Steven Weinberg
18 books6 followersSteven Weinberg writes and illustrates kids' books about mutants fixing climate change, being a middle kid, chainsaws, beards, roller coasters, and dinosaurs. And he paints landscapes and fish, too. Basically all the fun stuff.
His books have been called "Brilliant" by Dave Pilkey, "thrillingly shameless" by The New York Times, "guaranteed to fuel read aloud energy" by Publisher's Weekly, and "the best thing to ever happen to me", by one very sweet first grader in Washington, DC.
His art has been featured in The New York Times, on book covers, beer cans, in magazines like Gray's Sporting Journal and Boys' Life, as well as being exhibited across the country.
Steven lives in the Catskills with his wife, Casey Scieszka, their daughters, Amina and Felix, their dog, Waldo, and their bed and bar, called the Spruceton Inn, that they all run together in the backyard.
His books have been called "Brilliant" by Dave Pilkey, "thrillingly shameless" by The New York Times, "guaranteed to fuel read aloud energy" by Publisher's Weekly, and "the best thing to ever happen to me", by one very sweet first grader in Washington, DC.
His art has been featured in The New York Times, on book covers, beer cans, in magazines like Gray's Sporting Journal and Boys' Life, as well as being exhibited across the country.
Steven lives in the Catskills with his wife, Casey Scieszka, their daughters, Amina and Felix, their dog, Waldo, and their bed and bar, called the Spruceton Inn, that they all run together in the backyard.
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March 26, 2021
I received this book from Netgalley/publisher in exchange of an honest review.
This book just looked so funny going by the cover, and the blurb closed the deal. I just had to try out this book. I was curious what it was being a middle child, see a day full of middle child-ness. I myself am a single kid, no brothers or sisters, so I just love books about siblings.
This book is a day in the life of a middle kid. We start at the very start of the day and end when everyone goes to sleep. We see that the middle child doesn’t have it the easiest. In the midst of an older brother and a younger sister. Which means during breakfast both OJ and milk all over his drawing. Hatching plans with his sister featuring the plushies. Haha, I was already worried that they would do things themselves, but thankfully not. And so the day continues and I loved each page, though well, OK, maybe not all pages as some just made me sad (like the older brother locking the younger one in a trunk in a dark attic… no just no). But most did! And I really enjoyed this peek in the life of a middle child. My favourite moment definitely was during the library visit, go mom!
The middle child, our MC, was such a fun character and I loved how he just kept bouncing around. I loved that he did drawings and he has such wonderful imagination. I hope he keeps on drawing and gets even more awesome at it.
The way the story is told is done brilliant. Sometimes a page of text, sometimes a couple of lines, but there are also text bubbles! It really made the story engaging and delightful.
I really love the art! It is so fun and playful and I love how expressive the characters are.
I enjoyed this book a lot and I would highly recommend it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This book just looked so funny going by the cover, and the blurb closed the deal. I just had to try out this book. I was curious what it was being a middle child, see a day full of middle child-ness. I myself am a single kid, no brothers or sisters, so I just love books about siblings.
This book is a day in the life of a middle kid. We start at the very start of the day and end when everyone goes to sleep. We see that the middle child doesn’t have it the easiest. In the midst of an older brother and a younger sister. Which means during breakfast both OJ and milk all over his drawing. Hatching plans with his sister featuring the plushies. Haha, I was already worried that they would do things themselves, but thankfully not. And so the day continues and I loved each page, though well, OK, maybe not all pages as some just made me sad (like the older brother locking the younger one in a trunk in a dark attic… no just no). But most did! And I really enjoyed this peek in the life of a middle child. My favourite moment definitely was during the library visit, go mom!
The middle child, our MC, was such a fun character and I loved how he just kept bouncing around. I loved that he did drawings and he has such wonderful imagination. I hope he keeps on drawing and gets even more awesome at it.
The way the story is told is done brilliant. Sometimes a page of text, sometimes a couple of lines, but there are also text bubbles! It really made the story engaging and delightful.
I really love the art! It is so fun and playful and I love how expressive the characters are.
I enjoyed this book a lot and I would highly recommend it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
February 27, 2021
This book is hilarious! As I’m reading, my brain already comes up with plans on how I could read this with my students, do some writing activities, and have a good laugh together.
February 21, 2021
I was hoping this would be a lovely picture book I could share with my class, however it is more of an individual reading book that we might use in our reading scheme.
The illustrations are great and very engaging, and I like how few words there were on each page, making it less intimidating to early readers. I also like the mixture of text and speech bubbles.
The story line was okay, if a little simple, but easy enough for children to keep track of while also having to use skills of decoding.
All in all an okay book, but not what I was expecting or hoping for.
ARC kindly received from Net Galley and Chronical books in exchange for an honest review.
The illustrations are great and very engaging, and I like how few words there were on each page, making it less intimidating to early readers. I also like the mixture of text and speech bubbles.
The story line was okay, if a little simple, but easy enough for children to keep track of while also having to use skills of decoding.
All in all an okay book, but not what I was expecting or hoping for.
ARC kindly received from Net Galley and Chronical books in exchange for an honest review.
March 22, 2021
A fun, poignant picture book/chapter book hybrid that follows the trials and triumphs of being the middle child. I liked the unique fonts throughout the book that mimicked a child's handwriting, and the sibling dynamic was realistic and healthy. This is definitely a slice-of-life book following a day in the life, but middle kids will likely find it super relatable.
Thanks to Chronicle Books for an eARC via Edelweiss.
Thanks to Chronicle Books for an eARC via Edelweiss.
April 22, 2021
Thank you to the publisher for a copy to review.
I loved how this book is packaged - the work composition notebook look. I swear when I opened this book I thought it was an old notebook from my elementary school years.
There are humorous portions of the book, and I think beginning readers will appreciate this one as they venture into the independent reading sphere. But it was a bit disjointed for me. I wish the chapters had a bit more length, with fewer chapters.
I loved how this book is packaged - the work composition notebook look. I swear when I opened this book I thought it was an old notebook from my elementary school years.
There are humorous portions of the book, and I think beginning readers will appreciate this one as they venture into the independent reading sphere. But it was a bit disjointed for me. I wish the chapters had a bit more length, with fewer chapters.
August 18, 2021
Featured in a grandma reads session.
Oh this was a GREAT read for the middle kids in my group. Even the middle kid grownup leaned in. Of course the best kids, according to this book, the most virtuous, smartest, cleverest and finest kids are the middle kids.
Just a bunch of Drama Queens, says a First Born (the ones that always wonder why parents needed those others? after all, they had us.)
*(Best is the baby! Says the 40 year old baby.)
Sorry. This review is completely not my fault. It was a committee review.
ARGH. A good book. Middle Kids. They're. . .ok.
Oh this was a GREAT read for the middle kids in my group. Even the middle kid grownup leaned in. Of course the best kids, according to this book, the most virtuous, smartest, cleverest and finest kids are the middle kids.
Just a bunch of Drama Queens, says a First Born (the ones that always wonder why parents needed those others? after all, they had us.)
*(Best is the baby! Says the 40 year old baby.)
Sorry. This review is completely not my fault. It was a committee review.
ARGH. A good book. Middle Kids. They're. . .ok.
May 9, 2021
The middle kid is always….in the middle. He is the one who gets blamed when his little sister is crying and the one who gets beat up when he makes his big brother mad. He doesn’t get the extra popsicle and he isn’t as strong as his older brother. But, he is creative, he is tough, and he likes to have fun, but sometimes he also needs a breather.
This picture/chapter book shares a day-in-the-life of a middle kid and it is hilarious and so relatable. The middle kid in the story just wants to be left alone to draw. But, instead, his sister spills orange juice on his drawing and his brother locks him in a trunk. Then his mom asks if he wants to go along with her to the park. Just him and his mom. He is thrilled and she explains what it means to take a breather, which he badly needed.
This book is fun, from the actions of the three kids, to the thoughts of the middle kid, and most of all, the illustrations. The book is close to a graphic novel style while still being a picture book. I think younger and older kids will enjoy reading it while relating to the family antics. The inside cover of the book looks like an old school textbook with pencil writings in it. Then the story starts with a letter to the reader from The Middle Kid. The Middle Kid then takes you through his day starting in his shared bedroom with his sister crying and his brother snoring. The day ends with a creative surprise that all three of them can enjoy.
If you know of a middle child in your life, this would make a good gift for them. Take them to the park, out for ice cream, or to their favorite store and give them this book. I guarantee they will love it and feel seen and understood. I wish this book had existed when our middle kid was little. He would have loved it! He also has an older brother and a little sister. So, here’s to our middle kid, Bennett! May you always find a way to stand out, hold strong to your beliefs, and find a way to have fun!
This picture/chapter book shares a day-in-the-life of a middle kid and it is hilarious and so relatable. The middle kid in the story just wants to be left alone to draw. But, instead, his sister spills orange juice on his drawing and his brother locks him in a trunk. Then his mom asks if he wants to go along with her to the park. Just him and his mom. He is thrilled and she explains what it means to take a breather, which he badly needed.
This book is fun, from the actions of the three kids, to the thoughts of the middle kid, and most of all, the illustrations. The book is close to a graphic novel style while still being a picture book. I think younger and older kids will enjoy reading it while relating to the family antics. The inside cover of the book looks like an old school textbook with pencil writings in it. Then the story starts with a letter to the reader from The Middle Kid. The Middle Kid then takes you through his day starting in his shared bedroom with his sister crying and his brother snoring. The day ends with a creative surprise that all three of them can enjoy.
If you know of a middle child in your life, this would make a good gift for them. Take them to the park, out for ice cream, or to their favorite store and give them this book. I guarantee they will love it and feel seen and understood. I wish this book had existed when our middle kid was little. He would have loved it! He also has an older brother and a little sister. So, here’s to our middle kid, Bennett! May you always find a way to stand out, hold strong to your beliefs, and find a way to have fun!
February 22, 2021
This early reader chapter book has delights aplenty for emerging independent readers. The first-person narrator describes the ups and downs of being both an artist and the middle child in a bustling family. The comic book and graphic novel elements that the eponymous middle child (and, by extension, author Weinberg use to tell his story add a witty “meta” element.
The story unfolds in a simple "day in the life" format (it both begins and ends with a darkened room and "snoring" noises) that’s peppered with everyday activities such as eating breakfast, going to the library, and enjoying backyard popsicles. (Guess who doesn't get his full share?)
Throughout the story, the middle child deals with an obnoxious older brother and a whiney little sister. Author Weinberg knows that family is a complicated thing, though. The middle child may not always see eye-to-eye with his siblings, but the three of them still do things together. Creative kids will appreciate that what makes the middle child special--even to his siblings--is his imagination and his artistic talent.
The heart of the story is the middle child finding an abandoned treehouse, which he feels is his alone. Though he keeps the discovery of the actual treehouse to himself (he needs a “breather”—a concept he learned from his mother), he shares his “dream” treehouse with his siblings through a series of drawings, providing them with an imaginative play opportunity.
A funny story but also a nice meditation on the delicate balance between being part of a family and enjoying solitary time.
The story unfolds in a simple "day in the life" format (it both begins and ends with a darkened room and "snoring" noises) that’s peppered with everyday activities such as eating breakfast, going to the library, and enjoying backyard popsicles. (Guess who doesn't get his full share?)
Throughout the story, the middle child deals with an obnoxious older brother and a whiney little sister. Author Weinberg knows that family is a complicated thing, though. The middle child may not always see eye-to-eye with his siblings, but the three of them still do things together. Creative kids will appreciate that what makes the middle child special--even to his siblings--is his imagination and his artistic talent.
The heart of the story is the middle child finding an abandoned treehouse, which he feels is his alone. Though he keeps the discovery of the actual treehouse to himself (he needs a “breather”—a concept he learned from his mother), he shares his “dream” treehouse with his siblings through a series of drawings, providing them with an imaginative play opportunity.
A funny story but also a nice meditation on the delicate balance between being part of a family and enjoying solitary time.
June 30, 2021
Whether you are an only child, one of two children, or a stuck somewhere in the middle kid -- there are always things that are going to be unfair. This author presents "one day in the life of a middle kid", based on his own experiences. I loved the format of the book - it looks like a composition book, one of those black-covered notebooks from school days. In fact, if you take off the dust cover, that is exactly what you will see - a composition book with the author's name and grade - which is 1st grade. Though any kid in K - 3rd would like this book.
The diary format starts off in the morning and ends that evening - but there is a LOT crammed into one day. Yes, he gets into trouble. Yes, he only gets one Popsicle when his siblings each get two. But -- his parents are super aware of what is going on in the family. His mom takes him on a special trip to the library - just the two of them - because she knows he LOVES the library and to give him a break from his siblings. It is also acknowledged that to make up for the abuse he receives from his older brother and younger sister, he is sometimes quite LOUD.
An excellent choice for any child - it's short with lots of illustrations so it would make a great beginning chapter book for kids moving from readers into chapter books.
Thank you to the publisher for a free copy of the book!
The diary format starts off in the morning and ends that evening - but there is a LOT crammed into one day. Yes, he gets into trouble. Yes, he only gets one Popsicle when his siblings each get two. But -- his parents are super aware of what is going on in the family. His mom takes him on a special trip to the library - just the two of them - because she knows he LOVES the library and to give him a break from his siblings. It is also acknowledged that to make up for the abuse he receives from his older brother and younger sister, he is sometimes quite LOUD.
An excellent choice for any child - it's short with lots of illustrations so it would make a great beginning chapter book for kids moving from readers into chapter books.
Thank you to the publisher for a free copy of the book!
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March 31, 2021Unless you are an only child, you've experienced the roller coaster ride of sharing your world with a younger or older, sister or brother. If you are the oldest child in the family, it seems as though you are expected to be the example of propriety. When something goes wrong, you are blamed in part, even if you are totally innocent. On the other hand, you are given privileges and opportunities your younger siblings are not. If you are the youngest child, many times you are your parents' little sweetie pie, unable to do anything wrong. Unfortunately, you hear too many times, wait until you are older.
To be the middle child is an entirely separate experience. It usually does not offer you any privileges or any protections. The Middle Kid (Chronicle Books, March 23, 2021) written and illustrated by Steven Weinberg presents a day in the life of a middle child. In between bursts of laughter, you will reach a new appreciation for all middle children or if you, like Steven Weinberg, are a middle child, you'll find validation.
My full recommendation: https://librariansquest.blogspot.com/...
To be the middle child is an entirely separate experience. It usually does not offer you any privileges or any protections. The Middle Kid (Chronicle Books, March 23, 2021) written and illustrated by Steven Weinberg presents a day in the life of a middle child. In between bursts of laughter, you will reach a new appreciation for all middle children or if you, like Steven Weinberg, are a middle child, you'll find validation.
My full recommendation: https://librariansquest.blogspot.com/...
April 26, 2021
As an only child I will never know what it’s like to have a sibling, let alone be a middle child, but this charming story gives me a glimpse into what it must be like!
The author/illustrator draws from his own accounts of being a middle child, and artistically brings us into a day in the life of a middle child. From being antagonized by his older brother, to upsetting his little sister, to some much needed one on one time with his mom, we are shown the ups and downs of middle child life.
Although written in the format of a beginning level chapter book, this book can easily be read in one sitting. Each chapter is like a new time stamp in a diary, which carries you through the day.
What I find most charming about this book though are the details of the cover and end pages. Pull the dust jacket off and you have what appears to be an old composition notebook 📓. Open the cover and it looks like you’ve just opened the notebook of an elementary school student. Such neat details!
The author/illustrator draws from his own accounts of being a middle child, and artistically brings us into a day in the life of a middle child. From being antagonized by his older brother, to upsetting his little sister, to some much needed one on one time with his mom, we are shown the ups and downs of middle child life.
Although written in the format of a beginning level chapter book, this book can easily be read in one sitting. Each chapter is like a new time stamp in a diary, which carries you through the day.
What I find most charming about this book though are the details of the cover and end pages. Pull the dust jacket off and you have what appears to be an old composition notebook 📓. Open the cover and it looks like you’ve just opened the notebook of an elementary school student. Such neat details!
February 16, 2021
Every middle child needs to read this book! My middle child and I read it together and her comments included "he's just like me!", "that's exactly what I would do!", and she felt like the writer really understood what it feels like to be the middle child - trying to be grown up to fit in with the eldest, but trying to play as if they're younger with the littlest sibling. She could really identify with the traits of a middle child as accurately depicted in this book - a flair for creativity and a love of drawing and reading, and an definite need for some space of their own and alone time - or a "breather", as this book puts it. As a parent, this book has help me reflect on and remember the things a middle child needs, particularly the one on one time they, though nobody's fault, probably rarely get with a parent. A must-read!
February 12, 2021
The Middle Kid by Steven Weinberg is the story of The Middle Kid of a family as he struggles with being both too much and not enough at the same time. His family complains he's too loud, and his brother points out he's not tough enough. Throughout the course of a regular day, a trip to the library, and a stuffed animal bunjee jumping competition, he finds out that who he is is exactly right for his role the family.
This book is perfect for young-readers. It is full of beautiful, vibrant illustrations, and with a very readable text. The story is simple enough that it is relatable to anyone, but has enough heart that any reader will be rooting for The Middle Kid throughout his day. I really enjoyed this read, and am looking forward to its release!
This book is perfect for young-readers. It is full of beautiful, vibrant illustrations, and with a very readable text. The story is simple enough that it is relatable to anyone, but has enough heart that any reader will be rooting for The Middle Kid throughout his day. I really enjoyed this read, and am looking forward to its release!
February 12, 2021
The youngest child is always cute, and the oldest child is always the leader, which leaves no space for the middle kid. This is a funny take on the middle kid situation, which I was once in myself.
The child who is telling this story shows how life is always unfair for the middle kid, until he discovers that he can do things that his younger sister and older brother can not, and then they want part of the action.
Cute, story, told with lots of pictures, so it is almost a picture book, but also seems to be an early reader.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
The child who is telling this story shows how life is always unfair for the middle kid, until he discovers that he can do things that his younger sister and older brother can not, and then they want part of the action.
Cute, story, told with lots of pictures, so it is almost a picture book, but also seems to be an early reader.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
February 20, 2021
The Middle Kid is a children's book where the main character is the middle child in a family. It is well written and the illustrations are great! I personally like that it almost looks like a journal or diary that was written in a marble composition notebook. It's fun story that shows the ups and downs of being the middle child. Maybe your brother picks on you and your sister whines too much. Maybe they get to do things that you can't do. But in the end you discover that there are things that you can do that they can't. I really enjoyed this story and would highly recommend it to others, whether they are the middle child or not.
February 21, 2021
This book explores the theme of finding and embracing your place within the family structure. Being the middle child is not always easy, but throughout the book the main character is able to recognize that sometimes being the middle child is the best. The book is wonderfully illustrated with images that relate to the story and give the reader lots to explore. As a teacher, this provides great opportunities for students to preview the book and make predictions based on the pictures that they see. It is also a great opportunity for students to make self-to text connections to build greater understanding and therefore building their own skills as a reader as they are entertained by the author.
February 27, 2021
The Middle Kid is about a middle child’s experience stuck between a baby sister and a bigger, tougher brother. Beautifully illustrated, it perfectly captures the dysregulation of not quite knowing how you “fit.”
I cannot stress enough just how fun of a read The Middle Kid is! It features a quickly moving narrative that pairs well with the illustrations, all done by the talented writer/illustrator Steven Weinberg. This would be the perfect gift for a family of 3+ to explore thoughts and feelings towards family order! Or for an adventurous child who wants to day dream about building forts and bungee jumping.
I received an advance copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I cannot stress enough just how fun of a read The Middle Kid is! It features a quickly moving narrative that pairs well with the illustrations, all done by the talented writer/illustrator Steven Weinberg. This would be the perfect gift for a family of 3+ to explore thoughts and feelings towards family order! Or for an adventurous child who wants to day dream about building forts and bungee jumping.
I received an advance copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
April 22, 2021
Steven Weinberg has written and illustrated picture books for the 4-8 year old readers, teamed up with John Sciescka for the older elementary level graphic novel book AstroNuts and has now given this one to those who are just crossing over into chapter books. The Middle Kid is a day in the life of a young boy who just wants to draw castles but has to deal with the tears and tantrums of a younger sister as well as the bossiness of an older brother. But, in the end, he is in the perfect place, just right for a middle kid. The illustrations are superb and the story will hit home young readers, no matter their birth order. Perfect for collections serving 1st through 3rd grade students.
October 27, 2021
Many of us are middle kids. Steven Weinberg knows what it's like. The Middle Kid explores the ups and downs of life in the middle. The illustrations are silly and busy and the speech bubbles add to the fun. The openings and closings of the book include pencil-drawn old-style notebooks that give it a classic, nostalgic feel. Really do like the easy chapters broken into times throughout one day in the life of "the middle kid." Good acknowledgement that we all need a breather now and then, things won't always be fair, but being right in the middle of it all can be just great!
Checked out at library and reviewed in consideration for Cybils Award Easy Reader shortlist for 2021.
Checked out at library and reviewed in consideration for Cybils Award Easy Reader shortlist for 2021.
March 10, 2021
The Middle Kid focuses on a single day in the life of the middle kid. He's not the oldest, he's not the youngest, and sometimes things are just not fair. While his day does have it's ups and downs, eventually his siblings are able to come together and have some fun. I wasn't a fan of the artwork, it had a very collage effect, and I can understand a messy house with three wild children, but it was very jarring. It was a good story, but the breakdown into "chapters" really makes it feel like it should be for older kids.
February 19, 2021
Free ARC from Netgalley.
This is a book about being the middle child. The middle child is never first at something, and never last. It's just there, in the middle. Sometimes old enough to be appreciated by the older sibling, sometimes childish enough for playtime with the youngest.
As a middle child myself, I had to read this! It's got colorful and nice graphics, and the story is relatable. I think this could be a good book for a child that's a middle child.
This is a book about being the middle child. The middle child is never first at something, and never last. It's just there, in the middle. Sometimes old enough to be appreciated by the older sibling, sometimes childish enough for playtime with the youngest.
As a middle child myself, I had to read this! It's got colorful and nice graphics, and the story is relatable. I think this could be a good book for a child that's a middle child.
March 12, 2021
I received an electronic ARC from Chronicle Books through Edelweiss+.
Weinberg takes readers through a day in the life of a middle child. He shares the day via chapters in a notebook that the child has drawn. Each portion captures exactly what it is like from the middle child's perspective. Readers will love the humor and may identify with the actions and emotions shared. Clever drawings and dialogue bring all three children to life.
Weinberg takes readers through a day in the life of a middle child. He shares the day via chapters in a notebook that the child has drawn. Each portion captures exactly what it is like from the middle child's perspective. Readers will love the humor and may identify with the actions and emotions shared. Clever drawings and dialogue bring all three children to life.
March 13, 2021
This is an illustration of what a middle kid is. Not the oldest, but not also the youngest. Not the tallest, but not the shortest. The one who get slapped by the big brother, and has to give in to the little sister's whim.
But this one is not as neglected as we might thought. His mom taught him to take a breather from his siblings.
A nice short read from the perspective of a middle kid we never knew before.
But this one is not as neglected as we might thought. His mom taught him to take a breather from his siblings.
A nice short read from the perspective of a middle kid we never knew before.
March 13, 2021
“Life as a middle kid is no picnic.” Middle kids are really going to relate to the unfairness of always being stuck in the middle. This book is filled with humor and sincerity, as the middle kid struggles to hold his own in the fray of life. He is never first or last, tallest or smallest. What could possible be good about being stuck in the middle? Read this delightfully, quirky diary of a day in the life of a middle.
April 21, 2021
Very short chapters in this book take you through a day in the life of a middle child. The chapters just stop in the middle, like he's put in a trunk by his older brother and you wonder what is going to happen, but then you are off to the next chapter. This book is heavily illustrated but not really a picture book. Not sure which age I'd put this at actually, maybe very early readers who are looking for something like a chapter book.
June 7, 2021
From Amazon: "When you're the middle kid, you're never the first nor the last to do anything. You're not the tallest or the smallest; you're babysitting one sibling but teased by the other. Stuck between a bossy older brother and a naive younger sister, Middle Kid feels left out of two worlds. But even if—and maybe especially because—it's always overlooked, this kid's own world is just as big and important as his siblings'.
August 12, 2021
Eh...
I am the oldest child so maybe I have some biased towards this book. I liked the set up of the book how it broke down different parts of the Middle Child's day down. And it told it from the middle child's perspective. This is a good book to talk through with your kids on why some things happen in families (unfair Popsicle dilemma).
But my kids weren't really impressed with this story. So it's not bad but I had higher hopes for this story.
I am the oldest child so maybe I have some biased towards this book. I liked the set up of the book how it broke down different parts of the Middle Child's day down. And it told it from the middle child's perspective. This is a good book to talk through with your kids on why some things happen in families (unfair Popsicle dilemma).
But my kids weren't really impressed with this story. So it's not bad but I had higher hopes for this story.
September 6, 2021
A beginning graphic novel (just slightly thicker than most picture books) about the life of a middle child -- between the older brother (a slight bully) and the the younger sister (a bit whiny).
This walks us through a day in the life -- from waking to going to bed.
The middle child enjoys drawing and books and dreams of an awesome tree house. There are occasional benefits to being in the middle, but frequent downsides.
This walks us through a day in the life -- from waking to going to bed.
The middle child enjoys drawing and books and dreams of an awesome tree house. There are occasional benefits to being in the middle, but frequent downsides.
February 28, 2021
What it is like to be the middle child with an older brother, who wants you to be tough, and a younger sister, who cries a lot. This is the picture book for all middle kids. Bright and colorful illustrations make this a fun read. I highly recommend it. Thanks so much #netgalley for the early review copy. I enjoyed it!
September 9, 2021
Chapter 5 was the best! (Accurate depiction of a public library.)
Overall, the book is sweet and snarky. I am not a middle child, but I suspect those who are will find comfort in this title; they are not alone.
It's not one I will use for story time, but I will hand it off to those leaving the 1-2-3 books and starting the Chapter books.
Overall, the book is sweet and snarky. I am not a middle child, but I suspect those who are will find comfort in this title; they are not alone.
It's not one I will use for story time, but I will hand it off to those leaving the 1-2-3 books and starting the Chapter books.
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