Brockenbrough, Martha and Grace Lin. I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story. Julia Kuo, Illus. Non-fiction. Little, 11/2021. [36]pp. $18.99. 978-0-316-42692-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 1-5. In this simple and compelling non-fiction book, a boy [continue reading]
December 2021
OUTSTANDING! – November 2021
Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ at our previous month’s meeting and nominated for our year-end Distinguished List. Members can see full reviews of these books and many [continue reading]
OUTSTANDING! – December 2021
Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ at our previous month’s meeting and nominated for our year-end Distinguished List. Members can see full reviews of these books and many [continue reading]
Blob Review
Appert, Anne. Blob. Anne Appert, Illus. Picture Book. HarperCollins, 09/2021. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-0-06-303612-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-1. Blob is an ambiguous being who can be any shape it wants (like Rock Star, mouse, panda, cloud, scuba [continue reading]
New Flap and Toy Books
New Flap and Toy Books Educational Insights. The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel and the Golden Acorn. Candlewick, 10/2021. [12p.]. $11.99. 978-1-5362-2273-9. Inspired by the preschool board game, this second board book with flaps stars a [continue reading]
Cat Ninja Read-Alikes
“Cat Ninja” series by Matthew Cody Clanton, Ben. Narwhal series. Escabasse, Sophie. Witches of Brooklyn. Gallagher, John. Max Meow. Green, John Patrick. InvestiGators series. Hosler, Jay. The Way of the Hive: A Honey Bee’s Story. [continue reading]
Six Crimson Cranes
Lim, Elizabeth. Six Crimson Cranes. Knopf, 07/2021. Fiction. 456pp. $18.99, 978-0-593-30091-6, PLB $21.99, 978-0-593-30092-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 7-ADULT. Elizabeth Lim uses East Asian folklore and magic to create a unique retelling of a traditional folktale. A [continue reading]
Butterflies Storytime – Revised
Butterflies Storytime – revised Many of our communities are sites for migrating monarch butterflies, but it is a great insect to focus on for any child. Make these fun butterfly headbands: Butterfly Crown (dltk-kids.com). Burach, [continue reading]