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]
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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]
Mascot Review
Waters, Charles. Mascot. Addl. Creators Traci Sorell. Charlesbridge, 09/2023. 256pp.Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-380-8. GRADES 5–9. OUTSTANDING. This novel in verse by Native American award-winning authors Sorell and Waters follows six students living in a DC [continue reading]
All Aboard the Schooltrain Review
Armand, Glenda. All Aboard the Schooltrain: A Little Story from the Great Migration.Keisha Morris, Illus. Scholastic, 01/2023. [48]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-338-76689-9. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. In Jim Crow-era Vacherie, Louisiana, a young Black girl [continue reading]
Electric Cars Review
Leed, Percy. Electric Cars: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read about Vehicles.Lerner, 08/2023. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-9141-7. Paper $9.99. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Ambulances: A First Look by [continue reading]
Dirt Bikes Review
Leed, Percy. Dirt Bikes: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read about Vehicles. Lerner,08/2023. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-9140-0. Paper $9.99. 979-8765603598.GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Ambulances: A First Look by [continue reading]