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Jen MacGregor

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https://www.jenmacgregor.ca/

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Children's

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July 2015

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Jen MacGregor has a PhD in social psychology and has worked for years as a university researcher. With lots of academic publications to her name, Jen makes up for all that seriousness by writing funny books for kids. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband, son, and dog.

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Average rating: 4.75 · 20 ratings · 18 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	Mags MacDonald Had a Jetpack by Jen MacGregor (Goodreads Author), Suharu Ogawa (Illustrator) 4.74 avg rating — 19 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Rats of Destiny: A Branches Book by Jen MacGregor (Goodreads Author), Forrest Burdett (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Jen MacGregor rated a book it was amazing The Magnificent Banyan and the Green Tong Lau by Stephanie Ellen Sy (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A gorgeous story about the role of a large banyan tree in the lives of residents of a low-rise building in Hong Kong. Lovely, lyrical, and beautifully-illustrated, this picture book has a subtle message about noticing the natural world around us. Hig ...more
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Jen MacGregor rated a book it was amazing All the Water on Earth (CitizenKid, 29) by Rochelle Strauss (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A lovely and beautifully-illustrated non-fiction picture book about the importance of water. Every reader is sure to learn something new and gain a greater appreciation for water conservation.
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Jen MacGregor rated a book it was amazing Looking at the Sky: How Dr. Janusz Korczak Fought for Children's Rights by Amanda West Lewis	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jen MacGregor rated a book it was amazing Ninang's Here! by Analene Go (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I loved this sweet story about a child and her special relationship with her godmother, or, "ninang." This beautifully-illustrated book has words in Tagalog, a language spoken in the Philippines, throughout, and a helpful translation guide at the beg ...more
Aug 30, 2026 08:54AM · like · see review
Jen MacGregor rated a book it was amazing Lowrider for Sale by Laura De La Cruz (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this cool and colourful picture book about lowrider culture and the importance of family memories and traditions. I also appreciated the underlying message that sometimes things don't work out how you want them to, but it can still b ...more
Aug 29, 2026 05:51PM · 1 like · like · see review
Jen MacGregor rated a book it was amazing Into the Bewilderness by Gus Gordon	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Gorgeous. Highly recommend.
Aug 22, 2026 12:39PM · like · see review
Jen MacGregor rated a book it was amazing Goat Maa-th: An Addition Story by Kari Ann Gonzalez (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Fun, interactive math + lots of cute goats + punny humour = Goat Maa-th!! Perfect for an engaging story time, readers will love using their math skills to keep track of goats (and trolls!) in this super cute picture book.
Aug 21, 2026 01:33PM · like · see review
Jen MacGregor rated a book it was amazing A Knot of Frogs, a Passel of Hogs: Recess with Collective Nouns by Claire Annette Noland (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This picture book is way too adorable!! Told in well-written rhyme, this picture book about kids having fun at recess is perfect for a younger aged 3-5 audience. Each spread shows kids moving like a different group of animal. The illustrations matc ...more
Aug 21, 2026 09:51AM · like · see review
Jen MacGregor rated a book it was amazing No Love Potion: A Witchy Tale of Magic and Heart by Christina Shawn (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
You'll croak with delight when you read this super cute story about a tough little witch determined to make a potion to rid the world of love. Spoiler! The ending - when she finds herself loving a slimy green potion ingredient - is pure magic! The ...more
Aug 21, 2026 09:32AM · like · see review
Jen MacGregor wants to read Your Shed Set Sail by Nathan Christopher (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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