Li, Xingming. Otter’s New Neighbors. Xingming Li, Illus. Translated from the Chinese by Shan Chen. Charlesbridge, 05/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6235-4755-4. GRADES Preschool– Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL. After Otter moves into a new house, he [continue reading]
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Ocean’s Heart Review
Hoffman, Jilanne. Ocean’s Heart, The: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life. Khoa Le, Illus. Lerner/Millbrook, 03/2026. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 979-8-7656-4346-4. GRADES 2–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. The tiniest, most important life forms in the ocean are [continue reading]
Hits That Changed History Review
Morall-Baker, Dr. Monica B. Hits That Changed History. American Achievements. Lerner, 01/2026. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-8888-5. Paper $10.99. 979-8-3480-2873-2. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Connected by Margaret J. Goldstein for series review. [continue reading]
Conquering Polio Review
Goldstein, Margaret J. Conquering Polio: America’s Fight to End Polio Epidemics. American Achievements. Lerner, 01/2026. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-8889-2. Paper $10.99. 979-8-3480-2874-9. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Connected by Margaret J. Goldstein [continue reading]
Connected Review
Goldstein, Margaret J. Connected: America’s Role in Building the Internet. American Achievements. Lerner, 01/2026. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-8885-4. Paper $10.99. 979-8-3480-2870-1. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: The eight titles of the American Achievements series [continue reading]
Mitzvah Fairy Review
Joseph, Danielle. Mitzvah Fairy, The. Christine Battuz, Illus. Kar-Ben, 02/2025. [24]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 979-8-7656-2699-3. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. This cute story follows a day in the life of a young boy, the Mitzvah Fairy [continue reading]
Tiny Owl’s Scary Day Review
Horacek, Petr. Tiny Owl’s Scary Day. Petr Horacek, Illus. Candlewick, 08/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3587-6. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Tiny Owl asks Mama Owl to stay awake, in order to experience the daytime [continue reading]
Day the Books Disappeared Review
Ho, Joanna. Day the Books Disappeared, The. Dan Santat, Illus. Addl. Creator Caroline Kusin Pritchard. Disney-Hyperion, 07/2025. 40pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-368-11065-5. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING. A lighthearted yet timely tale conveys how the freedom [continue reading]