Powell-Tuck, Maudie. FrankenKitty. Mini Grey, Illus. Tiger Tales, 07/2026. [24]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6643-0097-2. GRADES Kindergarten–1. ADDITIONAL. Reminiscent of Frankenstein, this blended kitty is “woken up” by an electrical jolt, on the inventor’s table, [continue reading]
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Bartleby Review
Phelan, Matt. Bartleby. Matt Phelan, Illus. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 03/2026. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-3743-9355-7. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. Bartleby the bear, like Bartleby the Scrivner, answers all requests with “I would prefer not [continue reading]
Vanishing Sea Review
Mirtalipova, Dinara. Vanishing Sea, The: The Tale of How the Aral Sea Became the Aral Desert. Dinara Mirtalipova, Illus. Chronicle, 02/2026. [40]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-7972-2459-6. GRADES 1–5. OUTSTANDING. How did the Aral Sea, one [continue reading]
Lost Prince Review
Miller, Bobbi. Lost Prince, The. The Barbary Chronicles. Charlesbridge Moves, 10/2026. 213pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-628-1. GRADES 4–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. As some of the least desirable residents of the Barbary Coast, Jack London and her [continue reading]
Once Upon a Pickup Time Review
Lindemann, Johanna. Once Upon a Pickup Time. Mareike Ammersken, Illus. Translated from the German by Christian Maclean. Floris, 06/2026. [24]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-178250-957-8. GRADES Kindergarten–1. ADDITIONAL. Ben loves playing with his friends at [continue reading]
Mole and the Mound and the House Underground Review
Hamilton-Davies, Will. Mole and the Mound and the House Underground, The. Kasia Fryza, Illus. Post Wave, 05/2026. [30]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 979-8-89509-067-1. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. Mole digs a home deep underground, while Bird, Bee [continue reading]
Exploring Space Review
Mason, Paul. Exploring Space. Jess Bradley, Illus. Comic Strip Science Adventures. Charlesbridge, 09/2026. 32pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-794-3. Paper $8.99. 978-1-62354-831-5. GRADES 2–4. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Digging for Dinosaurs by Paul Mason for [continue reading]
Digging for Dinosaurs Review
Mason, Paul. Digging for Dinosaurs. Jess Bradley, Illus. Comic Strip Science Adventures. Charlesbridge, 09/2026. 32pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-793-6. Paper $8.99. 978-1-62354-832-2. GRADES 2–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. These series graphic novel imports from England present their [continue reading]