Swanson, Jennifer. Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery Beneath the Waves. Lerner / Millbrook, 04/2024. 56pp. Nonfiction. Trade $33.32. 978-1-7284-9301-5. GRADES 5–9. ADDITIONAL. Detailed text and photographs explain a research team’s investigation of an ancient forest (60,000 years old) found off the coast of Alabama, under [continue reading]
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Ready for Spaghetti Review
Rosen, Michael. Ready for Spaghetti: Funny Poems for Funny Kids. Polly Dunbar, Illus. Candlewick, 10/2022. 51[+3]pp. Poetry. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-2497-9. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Thirty-two short poems designed to engage young children celebrate the joy of language and wordplay. Watercolor-and-ink illustrations convey exhuberance and show children [continue reading]
Max in the House of Spies Review
Gidwitz, Adam. Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II. Operation Kinderspion; bk. 1. Penguin/Dutton, 02/2024. 336pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-11208-3. GRADES 4–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Max knows that his parents just want to keep him safe, but the eleven-year-old Jewish boy yearns [continue reading]
Caught in a Bad Fauxmance Review
Rose, Elle Gonzalez. Caught in a Bad Fauxmance. Random House/Joy, 12/23. 320pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-64579-6. GRADES 8–12. ADDITIONAL. Two feuding families gear up for high-stakes competition during winter break at their lakeside homes in Florida. Trouble ensues when their teen sons enter into [continue reading]
Different Kind of Fairy Review
Torrubiano, Susana. A Different Kind of Fairy. Giulia Orecchia, Illus. Translated from the Spanish by Cecilia Ross. NubeOcho, 05/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-84-19607-90-4. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. Rose, the Pink Fairy, has grown tired of granting children’s wishes after thousands of years. Now she delights in scaring children, [continue reading]
Fighting with Love Review
Cline-Ransome, Lesa. Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis. James E. Ransome, Illus. Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman, 01/2024. [48]pp. Biography. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5344-9662-0. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. Guided by John Lewis’ own words to “hold only love, only peace in your heart,” this poignant [continue reading]
Ocean Gardener Review
Anganuzzi, Clara. Ocean Gardener, The. Clara Anganuzzi, Illus. Tiger Tales, 02/2024.[32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6643-0027-9. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGHADDITIONAL. Amidst the vibrant reefs of the Seychelle Islands, Ayla and her mother develop both a sense [continue reading]
Look Inside a Big Rig Review
Leed, Percy. Look Inside a Big Rig: How It Works. Lightning Bolt Books: Under the Hood. Lerner, 01/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765608463. Paper $9.99. 979-8765624357. GRADES Kindergarten–2. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see Look Inside a Bulldozer: How It Works by Brianna Kaiser for the series review. Joshua Rees—Daly City [continue reading]