Lukoff, Kyle. I’m Sorry You Got Mad. Julie Kwon, Illus. Dial, 08/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-5934-6291-1. GRADES Kindergarten–4. OUTSTANDING. Saying sorry is one thing. Often, kids have to apologize for doing something before [continue reading]
December 2024
Touch the Sky Review
Lucianovic, Stephanie V. W. Touch the Sky. Chris Park, Illus. Carolrhoda, 05/2024. 32pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-7284-6045-1. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. Young Vern’s frustrated attempts at learning to swing lead to a high-spirited journey when [continue reading]
Be My Yummy ABC Review
Wan, Joyce. Be My Yummy ABC. Joyce Wan, Illus. Hippo Park, 01/2025. [38]pp. Picture Book. Trade $14.99. 978-1-66264-076-6. GRADES Baby/Toddler–1. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Foods from around the world make up this mouth-watering alphabet book (only showing [continue reading]
Growing Up in the Shadow of Alcatraz Review
Smith, Emma Bland. Growing Up in the Shadow of Alcatraz: Childhood on a Prison Island. Capstone, 01/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.32. 978-1-6690-8862-2. Paper $9.99. 978-1-6690-8863-9. GRADES 4–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. San Francisco author Smith follows up [continue reading]
New House, New Home Review
Saben, Megan. New House, New Home. Liz Pope, Illus. Addl. Creator Kate Pope. Familius, 01/2025. [24]pp. Picture Book. Trade $16.99. 978-1-64170-969-9. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. A brother and sister use blocks to play at building a [continue reading]
Is That My Hat? Review
Payne, Kevin. Is That My Hat? Kevin Payne, Illus. Sourcebooks, 04/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $12.99. 978-1-72827-798-1. GRADES Baby/Toddler–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A mole declares “I want a hat!” and as he tries on each one [continue reading]
Into the Uncut Grass Review
Noah, Trevor. Into the Uncut Grass. Sabina Hahn, Illus. One World, 10/2024. [128]pp. Fiction. Trade $26.00. 978-0-5937-2996-0. GRADES 2–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In comedian and former Daily Show television host Trevor Noah’s first children’s book, an [continue reading]
Surprise Dinosaur! Review
Klauss, Lucas. Surprise Dinosaur! Mike Moran, Illus. Sourcebooks, 04/2025. [44]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-72829-091-1. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. The overly excited title character, a friendly green T-Rex, narrates this tale of his visit to a [continue reading]