Joy Shioshita

Santat, Dan. Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi, A. Dan Santat, Illus. Sashimi, bk 1. Roaring Brook Press, 04/2026. 160pp. Graphic. Trade $19.99. 978-1-250-35999-5. Paper $8.99. 978-1-250-36000-7. GRADES 2–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In this graphic novel [continue reading]

Mooney, Carla. Dolly Parton: Glitter, Grit, and Generosity. Icons. Lerner/Twenty First Century, 08/2026. 80pp. Biography. PLB $37.32. 979-8-7656-8864-9. Paper $14.99. 979-8-3480-4368-1. GRADES 5–9. HIGH ADDITIONAL.         Readers interested in who Dolly Parton is, why she is [continue reading]

Hicks, Josh. You vs the Poison Plot. Josh Hicks, Illus. You vs: A Choose Your Path Mystery. Candlewick, 10/2026. 212pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-4385-7. GRADES 3–6. ADDITIONAL.    In this choose your own adventure style book, [continue reading]

Harris, Shawn. Duel. Shawn Harris, Illus. Holiday House/Neal Porter, 10/2026. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-0-8234-5873-8. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING.    Duel is an outstanding picture book featuring clever storytelling along with surprisingly intricate “smushed paint” artwork [continue reading]

Dawson, Mike. Hidden Dominion of Geordie James, The. Mike Dawson, Illus. Union Square Kids, 05/2026. [252]pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-1-4549-5621-1. GRADES 5–7. LOW ADDITIONAL. Twelve-year-old Geordie must collaborate on a science project with four other [continue reading]

Offsay, Charlotte. Quiet Ocean, The. Abi Cushman, Illus. Beach Lane, 05/2026. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-66597-517-9. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.       In this clever cumulative story, a pufferfish sets off a chain reaction when it [continue reading]

Moor, Zewlan. Say Hello Like an Armadillo: And Other Animal Greetings from Around the World. Karen Obuhanych, Illus. Nosy Crow, 06/2026. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 979-88-87771-16-8. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.     A preschool teacher shows [continue reading]

Markle, Sandra. Can Mud Be That?! Alexandra Colombo, Illus. Charlesbridge, 09/2026. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-638-0. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.           When is mud more than simple mud? Apparently all the time, as this informative picture [continue reading]