Chu, Katherine. Bees Help Gardens Grow. Pull Ahead Readers Nonfiction: In the Garden. Lerner, 01/2025. 16pp. Reader. PLB $27.99. 979-8765647738. Paper $8.99. 979-8765661956. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: The Pull Ahead Readers series consists of sets of paired titles. Half of the titles are designated as [continue reading]
May 2025
Zuzu Secret Review
Chernick, Miriam. Zuzu Secret, The. Charlesbridge, 05/2025. 266pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-573-4. GRADES 4–8. ADDITIONAL. Twelve-year-old Josie is looking forward to volunteering with a veterinarian this summer, but there are complications. The family is new to town, her older brother Abe can’t be alone [continue reading]
Treasure Hunt Review
Stewart-Sharpe, Leisa. Treasure Hunt, The: True Stories of Treasures Lost, Stolen, and Found. Gordy Wright, Illus. Charlesbridge, 06/2025. 64pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-629-8. GRADES 3–6. ADDITIONAL. Get ready to travel the world in this fast-paced, [continue reading]
Dangerous Idea, A: The Scopes Trial Review
Levy, Debbie. Dangerous Idea, A: The Scopes Trial, the Original Fight Over Science in Schools. Bloomsbury Children’s, 01/2025. 278pp. Nonfiction. Trade $20.99. 978-1-54-761221-5. GRADES 7–9. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In 1925, Dayton, Tennessee community leaders concocted a [continue reading]
Sea Dragons: Monsters of Fife Review
Yolen, Jane. Sea Dragons. Celia Lowenthal, Illus. Monsters of Fife: Book 1. Charlesbridge, 06/2025. 111pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-473-7. GRADES 3–6. ADDITIONAL. The place: Scotland. The time: the 1880s. The action: monsters causing problems. As [continue reading]
Cassi and the House of Memories Review
Stuart, Dean. Cassi and the House of Memories. Dean Stuart, Illus. Penguin Random House /Viking, 02/2025. [272]pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-0-593-35112-3. Paper $14.99. 978-0-593-35113-0. GRADES 3–6. OUTSTANDING. When Cassi’s grandfather, Charlie, wanders into the woods, [continue reading]
Don’t Trust Fish Review
Sharpson, Neil. Don’t Trust Fish. Dan Santat, Illus. Dial, 04/2025. 40pp. Picture Book. PLB $18.99. 978-0593616673. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Fish are not friends in this funny take on a nature guide. Sharpson introduces different [continue reading]
String Ball Review
Monroe, Chris. String Ball. Chris Monroe, Illus. Lerner/Carolrhoda, 05/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 979-8765611517. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. What happens when a small black kitten finds a bright red string ball? Find out in this [continue reading]