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]
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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]
Motion Review
Schaefer, Lola M. Motion. Druscilla Santiago, Illus. Hands-On Science. Charlesbridge, 2/2024. [38]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $16.99. 978-1-62354-245-0. GRADES Kindergarten–2. OUTSTANDING. This third title in the Hands-On Science series interacts with readers in similar ways as the [continue reading]
My Head Has a Bellyache Review
Harris, Chris. My Head Has a Bellyache: More Nonsense for Mischievous Kids andImmature Grown-ups. Andrea Tsurumi, Illus. Little, Brown, 07/2023. 192pp. Poetry. Trade$19.99. 978-0-3165-9259-8. GRADES 2–6. OUTSTANDING. Harris follows up his popular I’m Just No [continue reading]
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? Review
Barnett, Mac. How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? Jon Klassen, Illus. Candlewick,09/2023. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-2376-7. GRADES Preschool–3.HIGH ADDITIONAL. Many children (especially in the United States) have wondered how Santa gets down [continue reading]
Small Shoes, Great Strides Review
Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux. Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls OpenedDoors to School Equality. Alex Bostic, Illus. Lerner/Carolrhoda, 11/2023. [40]pp. PictureBook. Trade $19.99. 978-1-7284-1923-7. GRADES 2–6. OUTSTANDING. Ten minutes before Ruby Bridges entered William [continue reading]