McCullough, Joy. Everything Is Poison. Dutton, 01/2025. 304pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0-593-85587-4. GRADES 9–12. OUTSTANDING. An exploration of the morality of using poison as a defensive weapon for desperate women is a premise that demands [continue reading]
May 2025
Concrete Mixers Review
Wagner, Zelda. Concrete Mixers: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read About Construction Vehicles. Lerner, 01/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765647820. Paper $9.99. 979-8765662205. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Backhoes by [continue reading]
Bulldozers Review
Wagner, Zelda. Bulldozers: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read About Construction Vehicles. Lerner, 01/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765647813. Paper $9.99. 979-8765662199. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Backhoes by Zelda [continue reading]
Backhoes Review
Wagner, Zelda. Backhoes: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read About Construction Vehicles. Lerner, 01/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765647806. Paper $9.99. 979-8765662182. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: The titles in this series [continue reading]
Frenemies Save the Library Review
O’Hara, Jamie. Frenemies Save the Library. Tails and Tales. Lerner, 01/2025. 64pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765648551. Paper $12.99. 979-8765649671. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Briggs vs. the Squirrels by Michelle Griczika for series [continue reading]
Skunk Squad Review
Koehler, Fred. Skunk Squad. Tails and Tales. Lerner, 01/2025. 64pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765648506. Paper $12.99. 979-8765649626. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Briggs vs. the Squirrels by Michelle Griczika for series review. Joshua [continue reading]
Shadow’s Quest Review
Griczika, Michelle. Shadow’s Quest. Tails and Tales. Lerner, 01/2025. 64pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765648537. Paper $12.99. 979-8765649657. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Briggs vs. the Squirrels by Michelle Griczika for series review. Joshua [continue reading]
Briggs vs. the Squirrels Review
Griczika, Michelle. Briggs vs. the Squirrels. Tails and Tales. Lerner, 01/2025. 64pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765648520. Paper $12.99. 979-8765649640. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Featuring anthropomorphic animals, these short chapter books include a few b&w [continue reading]