Thanksgiving Storytime – revised It can be difficult to explain to preschoolers the complicated history of America’s Thanksgiving. Instead, focus on the concept of sharing food to show gratitude. For an art project, have each [continue reading]
October 2021
Artie and the Wolf Moon Review
Stephens, Olivia. Artie and the Wolf Moon. Olivia Stephens, Illus. Graphic. Graphic Universe, 09/2021. 256pp. $30.65. 978-1-5415-4248-8. PB $16.99. 978-1-7284-2020-2. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 5-8. Eighth grader Artemis “Artie” Irvin, bullied as one of the few Black [continue reading]
Holiday Books
Hale, Bruce. Super Santa: The Science of Christmas. Illus. by Guy Francis. Harper, 09/2021. [32p.] $10.99. 978-0-06-298363-3. In this comical story, Santa and his helpers prepare for gift delivery by calculating how fast they [continue reading]
Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney Dies
Caldecott Winner Jerry Pinkney Dies: Author and illustrator Jerry Pinkney died on Oct. 20, 2021 at the age of 81. During his career, he received the Caldecott Medal for The Lion & the Mouse (Little [continue reading]
Kiyoshi’s Walk Review
Karlins, Mark. Kiyoshi’s Walk. Nicole Wong, Illus. Picture Book. Lee & Low, 03/2021. [32]pp. $18.95. 978-1-62014-958-4. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-3. A young boy, inspired by his grandfather’s haiku, asks where poems come from. Together they take [continue reading]
Board Book Round-up, Part II
New Books in a Series Boughton, Sam. Hello, Tiger! Templar, 08/2021. [16p.] $12.99. 978-1-5362-1715-5. In this follow-up to Hello Bear, Hello Elephant, Hello Whale, and Hello Dinosaur, flaps and gatefold pages are used to [continue reading]
Author Gary Paulsen Dies
Author Gary Paulsen Dies: Newbery Honoree Gary Paulsen died on Oct. 13, 2021 at the age of 82 from a sudden illness. Three of his books received Newbery Honors: Hatchet, Dogsong, and The Winter Room. [continue reading]
On the Trapline Review
Robertson, David A. On the Trapline. Julie Flett, Illus. Non-fiction. Tundra, 05/2021. 48pp. $18.99. 978-0-7352-6668-1. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-3. Robertson’s homage to his father, a member of the Swampy Cree, starts on the title page with [continue reading]