Clanton, Ben. Ploof. Ben Clanton, Illus. Addl. Creator Andy Chou Musser. Tundra, 09/2023. 56pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-77488-192-7. GRADES Baby/Toddler–Preschool. ADDITIONAL. Ploof is a friendly cloud full of feelings who needs the reader’s help. Big-eyed and puffy, Ploof mostly floats on a blue watercolor background. Questions [continue reading]
September 2023
Of All Tribes Review
Bruchac, Joseph. Of All Tribes: American Indians and Alcatraz. Abrams, 09/2023. 256pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-4197-5719-8. GRADES 7–12. ADDITIONAL. The well-researched, involved, and diverse history of Alcatraz and American Indians is comprehensively presented. Bruchac summarizes centuries of problematic history, from the precolonial period though centuries [continue reading]
Nothing Else but Miracles Review
Albus, Kate. Nothing Else but Miracles. Holiday House / Ferguson, 09/2023. 288pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-0-8234-5163-0. GRADES 4–7. OUTSTANDING. Things have been rocky since Dory’s Pop headed off to war. True, the neighborhood looks out for the three kids: dinner at Caputo’s on Thursday, baked [continue reading]
Spotlight on China Review
Kerry, Isaac. Spotlight on China. Countries on the World Stage. Lerner, 08/2023. 32pp. Non-Fiction. PLB $30.65. 978-1-7284-9196-7. Paper $10.99. 979-8765602522. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Spotlight on Brazil by Isaac Kerry for the [continue reading]
Spotlight on Brazil Review
Kerry, Isaac. Spotlight on Brazil. Countries on the World Stage. Lerner, 08/2023. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 978-1-7284-9195-0. Paper $10.99. 979-8765602515. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: These series titles provide a good overview of the named [continue reading]
How to Implement a Sensory Storytime
How to Implement a Sensory Storytime At the Sept. 8, 2023 ACL Meeting, we were introduced step-by-step on how to prepare and implement a sensory storytime followed by Q&A. This session was presented by sensory [continue reading]
Fall Board Book Round-up, Part I
Fall Board Book Round-up, Part I Here are some brief reviews of new Board Book series entries. Next month, we will focus on new individual board books, and new board editions of popular picture [continue reading]
Electric Cars Review
Leed, Percy. Electric Cars: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read about Vehicles.Lerner, 08/2023. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-9141-7. Paper $9.99. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Ambulances: A First Look by [continue reading]