Jackson, Tom. Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus: Prehistoric Showdown. Dino Duels. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669242. Paper $10.99. 979-8765683910. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Fast-paced series titles compare two similar dinosaurs and how they might [continue reading]
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Science of Dragons Review
Kaiser, Brianna. Science of Dragons, The: A Field Guide. Dragon Field Guides. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669303. Paper $10.99. 979-8765684009. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Dragons Among Us: A Field Guide [continue reading]
Dragon Folklore Review
Kaiser, Brianna. Dragon Folklore: A Field Guide. Dragon Field Guides. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669327. Paper $10.99. 979-8765683972. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Dragons Among Us: A Field Guide by Taylor [continue reading]
Dragons Among Us Review
Fenmore, Taylor. Dragons Among Us: A Field Guide. Dragon Field Guides. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669334. Paper $10.99. 979-8765683989. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Series nonfiction titles explore various aspects of dragons, which [continue reading]
Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers Review
Konnecke, Ole. Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers: Small Stories About Big Machines. Ole Konnecke, Illus. Translated from the German by Melody Shaw. Gecko, 05/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 979-8765667552. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. This unusual picture book celebrates thirteen different large vehicles, from cement mixers to [continue reading]
Charlotte’s New Moccasins Review
Moudahi, Jenn. Charlotte’s New Moccasins. Rhael McGregor, Illus. Charlesbridge, 10/2025. [30]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-496-6. GRADES Kindergarten–1. ADDITIONAL. Charlotte’s moccasins are too small, so mom says it’s time to visit grandma who, readers quickly discover, practices the ancient art of moccasin making. They work together to [continue reading]
Everybelly Review
Lam, Thao. Everybelly. Thao Lam, Illus. Groundwood, 04/2025. [36].pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-77306-764-3. GRADES Preschool–1. HIGH ADDITIONAL. At the community pool, Maddie observes many shapes and sizes of bellies. Every belly tells its own story and carries its own significance. Maddie’s observations set the stage [continue reading]
Ghouldilocks and the Three Ghosts Review
Sullivan, Annie. Ghouldilocks and the Three Ghosts. Paula J. Becker, Illus. Random, 08/2025. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-70960-3. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A little monster girl with green skin and wild, multicolored hair comes [continue reading]