Cusolito, Michelle. Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas. Ellen Rooney, Illus. Charlesbridge, 04/2025. 32pp. Biography. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-581-9.GRADES 2–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. At the turn of the twentieth century, little was known about jellyfish. [continue reading]
March 2025
Slam Dunk Review
Doeden, Matt. Slam Dunk: The Shot That Changed the Game. Millbrook, 03/2025. [68]pp. Nonfiction. PLB $34.65. 979-8765626801. GRADES 3–6. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A slam dunk is one of the most exciting moments in sports, but is [continue reading]
Horse Breeds Review
Krenn, Cara. Horse Breeds. Lightning Bolt Books—Horse Lover’s Library. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626054. Paper $9.99. 979-8765628898. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Baby Horses by Lisa Idzikowski for series review. [continue reading]
Horse Sports Review
Idzikowski, Lisa. Horse Sports. Lightning Bolt Books—Horse Lover’s Library. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626061. Paper $9.99. 979-8765628904. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Baby Horses by Lisa Idzikowski for series review. [continue reading]
Baby Horses Review
Idzikowski, Lisa. Baby Horses. Lightning Bolt Books—Horse Lover’s Library. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626047. Paper $9.99. 979-8765628881. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Baby Horses is one of six books in the Horse [continue reading]
Spring Board Book Round-up, Part 1
Spring Board Book Round-up, Part I New Original Board Books McQuinn, Anna. Leo at the Farmers Market. Illus. by Ruth Hearson. Charlesbridge, 05/2025. “Leo Can” series, bk. 11. [18p.] $8.99. 978-1-62354-409-6. Toddler Leo and [continue reading]
Restless Fossil Review
Hershey, Brian. Restless Fossil. Nikki Sumipo, Illus. Camp Whispering Woods. Lerner, 1/2025. 64pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765648407. Paper $12.99. 979-8765649763. GRADES 4–6. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Haunted Deliveries by Amanda Coffin for series review. [continue reading]
Book of Riddles Review
Hershey, Brian. Book of Riddles, The. Vanessa Gutiérrez, Illus. Camp Whispering Woods. Lerner, 1/2025. 64pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765648414. Paper $12.99. 979-8765649770. GRADES 4–6. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Haunted Deliveries by Amanda Coffin for [continue reading]