Swanson, Jennifer. 3 Weeks in the Rainforest: A Rapid Inventory in the Amazon. Charlesbridge, 10/2025. 80pp. Nonfiction. Trade $21.99. 978-1-62354-316-7. GRADES 4–8. ADDITIONAL. What is a “Rapid Inventory”? Find out by following this group of scientists into [continue reading]
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Blue Sky Morning Review
Jihyun, Kim. Blue Sky Morning. Kim Jihyun, Illus. Translated from the Korean by Polly Lawson. Floris, 05/2025. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-7825-0908-0. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. Follow young Eunny through the start of a promising day with [continue reading]
Ugh, Bugs! Review
James, India. Ugh, Bugs! Lightning Bolt Books: Creepy Creatures. Lerner, 08/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765669006. Paper $9.99. 979-8765684610. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Ew, Reptiles by India James for series review. Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library
Jeepers, Sea Creatures Review
James, India. Jeepers, Sea Creatures. Lightning Bolt Books: Creepy Creatures. Lerner, 08/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765669037. Paper $9.99. 979-8765684641. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Ew, Reptiles by India James for series review. Joshua Rees—Daly City Public [continue reading]
Ew, Reptiles Review
James, India. Ew, Reptiles. Lightning Bolt Books: Creepy Creatures. Lerner, 08/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765669020. Paper $9.99. 979-8765684634. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Learn all about spooky creatures in this Lerner series, which provides many examples [continue reading]
Rainbows- Revised
Rainbows- Revised Rainbows is a fun theme for storytime, combining some simple science and the concept of colors. Make one of these rainbow art projects: 25 EASY Rainbow Crafts for Preschoolers (2025) – ABCDee [continue reading]
Days of the Week – Revised
Days of the Week – Revised Fall is a good time to introduce the concept of the days of the week during preschool storytime. There are many great stories featuring the days of [continue reading]
Teacher of Nomad Land Named National Book Award Winner
Teacher of Nomad Land Named National Book Award Winner Daniel Nayeri’s Teacher of Nomad Land was named the winner of the 2025 National Book Award in the category of Young People’s Literature. Given by the [continue reading]