Masumoto, David Mas. Every Peach Is a Story. Lauren Tamaki, Illus. Addl. Creator Nikiko Masumoto. Abrams, 03/2025. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-9494-8029-0. GRADES Preschool–4. OUTSTANDING. Tamaki’s bright, simple brushstroke illustrations are the perfect backdrop [continue reading]
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Curry Means More Review
Marianayagam, Maria. Curry Means More. Geeta Ladi, Illus. Astra Books for Young Readers, 10/2025. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6626-2029-4. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Shirin loves curry but has a hard time explaining to her [continue reading]
Friendship Train Review
Levy, Debbie. Friendship Train, The: A True Story of Helping and Healing after World War II. Boris Kulikov, Illus. Bloomsbury, 06/2025. [48]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $20.99. 978-1-5476-0802-7. GRADES 1–4. ADDITIONAL. During eleven days in autumn 1947, [continue reading]
Soy Sauce! Review
Lee, Laura G. Soy Sauce! Laura G. Lee, Illus. Little, Brown, 01/2025. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5235-2838-7. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. How is soy sauce made? What is its history? Who makes soy sauce? These [continue reading]
Grandmother Moon Review
Lamb-Cason, Wunneanatsu. Grandmother Moon. Trisha B. Waters, Illus. Beaming, 8/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-5064-8703-8. GRADES Kindergarten–3. ADDITIONAL. Nohhum (Grandmother) tells stories from her childhood as she and her granddaughter drive to the reservation [continue reading]
Dead of Summer Review
La Sala, Ryan. Dead of Summer, The. Scholastic/Push, 09/2025. 400pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-15461-2587-7. GRADES 7–Adult. OUTSTANDING. Even folks who don’t like horror can enjoy this roller coaster of a speculative disaster novel with a [continue reading]
Is This the Biggest Dinosaur Ever? Review
Watson, Olivia. Is This the Biggest Dinosaur Ever? Discover the Science Behind Paleontology. Veronika Chaves Morales, Illus. Big Questions Answered. Hungry Tomato/Beetle, 02/2025. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $14.99. 978-1-8356-9125-0. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: [continue reading]
Is There Alien Life in Outer Space? Review
Watson, Olivia. Is There Alien Life in Outer Space? Discover the Science Behind Astrobiology. Denis Alonso, Illus. Big Questions Answered. Hungry Tomato/Beetle, 02/2025. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $14.99. 978-1-8356-9129-8. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: [continue reading]