Evans, Tegen. Roman Soldiers: Discover the World of the Ancient Roman Army. Tom Froese, Illus. Nosy Crow, 05/2025. 28pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 979-8887771540. GRADES 5–8. ADDITIONAL. Using a brief, simple text, this describes the life [continue reading]
August 2025
Orson and the World’s Loudest Library Review
Gehl, Laura. Orson and the World’s Loudest Library. Stephanie Roth Sisson, Illus. Astra, 04/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6626-0208-5. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. After undergoing renovation the local public library reopens, but to Orson’s [continue reading]
Poo Pile on the Prairie Review
Hevron, Amy. Poo Pile on the Prairie. Amy Hevron, Illus. Tiny Habitats. Beach Lane, 02/2025. [44]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-6659-3502-9. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING. The year in the life of a pile of bison poop is [continue reading]
Where the Deer Slip Through Review
Howes, Katey. Where the Deer Slip Through. Beth Krommes, Illus. Beach Lane, 06/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-6659-1827-5. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING. From dawn until nightfall, we watch as various pine forest animals enter a [continue reading]
Who’s Making All That Noise?! Review
Lunde, Darrin. Who’s Making All That Noise?! Erica J. Chen, Illus. Charlesbridge, 08/2025. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-626-7. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Part of Lunde’s series of picture books depicting aspects of nature including Whose [continue reading]
Carbon’s Magic Is Everywhere Review
Shah, Ruchi. Carbon’s Magic Is Everywhere : Meet Nature’s Most Essential Element. Joanna Stopyra, Illus. Carbon Tales, 06/2025. [28]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 979-8218661441. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. Using a text in rhyming couplets, the positive [continue reading]
Little Mouse Saves the Day! Review
Smith, Jeff. Little Mouse Saves the Day! Jeff Smith, Illus. Toon, 06/2025. [34]pp. Reader. Trade $13.99. 978-1-6626-6545-5. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Little Mouse wakes up, seeing a shadow in his closet. Is it a cat [continue reading]
Cartoonists Club Review
Telgemeier, Raina. Cartoonists Club, The. Raina Telgemeier, Illus. Addl. Creator Scott McCloud. Scholastic/Graphix, 04/2025. 261pp. Graphic. Trade $24.25. 978-1-33877-722-2. Paper $14.99. 978-1-3387-7721-5. GRADES 3–7. OUTSTANDING. Four middle schoolers meet at their school library and form [continue reading]