Blumenthal, Karen. Revolutionary Mary: The True Story of One Woman, the Declaration of Independence, and America’s Fight for Freedom. Elizabeth Baddeley, Illus. Addl. Creator Jen McCartney. Roaring Brook, 02/2025. [40]pp. Biography. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6267-2311-5. GRADES [continue reading]
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I Got You Review
Barnes, Derrick. I Got You: A Brother’s Promise. Shamar Knight-Justice, Illus. Nancy Paulsen, 08/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-11145-1. GRADES Kindergarten–2. OUTSTANDING. Rasheed shares his heartfelt gratitude for his older brother Anthony, who is [continue reading]
Meena and the Microbiome Review
Osman, Dr. Majidi. Meena and the Microbiome. Teresa Martinez, Illus. MIT Kids, 02/2025. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-2759-8. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING. Simple but detailed illustrations of a dark-skinned mother and child gardening, harvesting, and [continue reading]
Mission Moon Review
Muhlebach, Sarah. Mission Moon: An Illustrated Guide to Space Exploration. Sarah Muhlebach, Illus. Translated from the German by Marshall Yarbrough. Helvetiq, 05/2025. 73pp. Nonfiction. Trade $22.95. 978-3-03964-082-9. GRADES 3–6. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Space has always fascinated [continue reading]
Ant Party Review
Montgomery, Ross. Ant Party. Sarah Warburton, Illus. Walker, 04/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3953-9. GRADES Preschool–1. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Andy the Ant decides to celebrate his birthday by inviting a few friends, which grows and [continue reading]
¡Mistaco! Review
Kinkz, Eliza. ¡Mistaco!: A Tale of Tragedy y Tortillas. Eliza Kinkz, Illus. Kokila, 04/2025. 40pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-5937-0023-5. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Kinkz’s authorial debut picture book follows Izzy, a young Latine girl [continue reading]
On Again, Awkward Again Review
Kelly, Erin Entrada. On Again, Awkward Again. Addl. Creator Kwame Mbalia. Amulet, 04/2025. 261pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-4197-7563-5. GRADES 7–10. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Personal interactions of any type can be awkward at any age, but when [continue reading]
Book of Maps for You Review
Heuer, Lourdes. Book of Maps for You, A. Maxwell Eaton III, Illus. Holiday House/Neal Porter, 04/2025. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0823455706. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. Moving to a new home is nerve-wracking, but what if [continue reading]