Nazemian, Abdi. Only This Beautiful Moment. Balzer + Bray, 05/2023. 400pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0-0630-3937-7. GRADES 9–Adult. OUTSTANDING. A deftly plotted, multigenerational story of identity and family secrets, Only This Beautiful Moment takes the reader [continue reading]
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Ways to Play Review
Miller-Lachmann, Lyn. Ways to Play. Gabriel Alborozo, Illus. Levine Querido, 8/2023. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-64614-259-0. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL. Bossy cousin Emma criticizes the way Riley plays, saying he’s too quiet, too focused, too [continue reading]
Mexikid Review
Martín, Pedro. Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir. Pedro Martín, Illus. Dial, 08/2023. 309 [7]pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-0-5934-6228-7. Paper $14.99. 978-0-593-46229-4. GRADES 4–10. OUTSTANDING. Martín’s Mexikid is a graphic memoir that captures both a deeply personal [continue reading]
Where Do Ocean Creatures Sleep at Night? Review
Simmons, Steven J. Where Do Ocean Creatures Sleep at Night? Ruthe E. Harper, Illus. Addl. Creator Clifford R. Simmons. Charlesbridge, 04/2024. [28]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-297-9. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. Young children often ask many questions about animals, including the one this title helps to answer. Colorful watercolor illustrations [continue reading]
US Air Force Alphabet Book Review
Pallotta, Jerry. US Air Force Alphabet Book. Vickie Fraser, Illus. Addl. Creators Sammie Garnett. Charlesbridge, 09/2023. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5709-1952-7. GRADES 2–5. LOW ADDITIONAL. It’s not clear who the intended audience is for this book. It is set up as an alphabet book, but the facts [continue reading]
Secret of Lillian Velvet Review
Moriarty, Jackie. Secret of Lillian Velvet, The. Levine Querido, 10/2023. 443pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-64614-261-3. GRADES 6–9. ADDITIONAL. Lillian’s life has been very lonely; she has been living with her grandmother and is not allowed to go anywhere, not even school (academics are done at [continue reading]
Where You Left Us Review
Wilde, Rhiannon. Where You Left Us. Charlesbridge, 09/2023. 368pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6235-4423-2. GRADES 9–12. ADDITIONAL. Sisters Cinnamon and Scarlett Prince have many personal issues that have resulted in animosity and hostility. Set in a [continue reading]
I Ship: A Container Ship’s Colossal Journey Review
Schmitt, Kelly Rice. I Ship: A Container Ship’s Colossal Journey. Jam Dong, Illus.Lerner/Millbrook, 10/2023. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-7284-7682-7.GRADES Kindergarten–1. ADDITIONAL. Follow a giant container ship as it journeys from Asia to Europe via [continue reading]