Maclear, Kyo. Noodles on a Bicycle. Gracey Zhang, Illus. Random House Studio, 08/2024. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-5937-0608-4. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. In Tokyo’s Nishi-Ogikubo neighborhood, the children watch the delivery men riding their bicycles [continue reading]
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How Mom Met Mama Review
MacCarald, C. Rowen. How Mom Met Mama. Georgia Stylou, Illus. Reycraft, 05/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.95. 978-1-4788-7927-5. Paper $9.95. 978-1-4788-7056-2. GRADES Baby/Toddler–Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL. A young girl asks for a bedtime story of how Mom [continue reading]
Night: A Children’s Fable Review
Jumbe, Katherine L. Night: A Children’s Fable. Shana Dixon, Illus. Levine Querido, 01/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-64614-463-1. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. “Even long ago” sets the stage as this Malawi (African) fable begins to [continue reading]
Mr. Santa Review
Jarvis. Mr. Santa. Jarvis, Illus. Candlewick, 10/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3883-9. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL. When a girl with light tan skin and black hair wakes up to Santa in her room, she begins [continue reading]
Two Birthdays Review
Hopgood, Tim. Two Birthdays. Tim Hopgood, Illus. Candlewick, 10/2024. [26]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3890-7. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL. Cedric, an alligator, and Boo, an elephant, are the best of friends. Cedric celebrates Boo’s birthday with [continue reading]
Coming Home Review
Honyouti, Mavasta. Coming Home: A Hopi Resistance Story. Mavasta Honyouti, Illus. Hopi translation by Marilyn Parra. Levine Querido, 11/2024. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-64614-457-0. GRADES 1–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Bilingual English/Hopi stories are rare, making [continue reading]
Gymnastics Superstars Review
Wagner, Zelda. Gymnastics Superstars. Lerner Sports Rookie: All-Time Best Athletes. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765625736. Paper $8.99. 979-8765628195. GRADES Kindergarten–2. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Football Superstars by Percy Leed for series review. [continue reading]
Basketball Superstars Review
Wagner, Zelda. Basketball Superstars. Lerner Sports Rookie: All-Time Best Athletes. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765625712. Paper $8.99. 979-8765628171. GRADES Kindergarten–2. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Football Superstars by Percy Leed for series review. [continue reading]