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Kimberly Lauer

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Ferris Review

DiCamillo, Kate. Ferris. Candlewick, 03/2024. 226pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-3105-2. GRADES 3–5. OUTSTANDING. Rising fifth grader Ferris is navigating a lot of changes in her family and home. Her aging grandma is beginning to suffer [continue reading]

Published on Feb 19, 2025
Posted by: Kimberly Lauer

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Sami’s Special Gift Review

Yuksel, M. O. Sami’s Special Gift: An Eid al-Adha Story. Hüseyin Sönmezay, Illus. Charlesbridge, 04/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-6235-4296-2. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Every year, Sami celebrates Eid al-Adha with his Dede (the [continue reading]

Published on Jan 16, 2025
Posted by: Kimberly Lauer

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Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen Review

Tahmaseb, Ryan Bani. Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen. Fateme Mokhles, Illus. Charlesbridge, 07/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-6235-4381-5. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. First grader Rostam and his Maman have lived in the US for three months [continue reading]

Published on Jan 16, 2025
Posted by: Kimberly Lauer

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She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an Unlikely Paleontologist Review

Stemple, Heidi E. Y. She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an Unlikely Paleontologist. Emily Paik, Illus. Charlesbridge, 07/2024. [40]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-6235-4328-0. GRADES 2–5. ADDITIONAL. This nonfiction picture book biography looks at the early life [continue reading]

Published on Jan 16, 2025
Posted by: Kimberly Lauer

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Clack, Clack! SMACK!  A Cherokee Stickball Story Review

Sorell, Traci. Clack, Clack! SMACK!  A Cherokee Stickball Story. Joseph Erb, Illus. Charlesbridge, 08/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-6235-4193-4. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In this picture book about sports and teamwork, the Eagles (boys) [continue reading]

Published on Jan 16, 2025
Posted by: Kimberly Lauer

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Kareem Between Review

Safadi, Shifa Saltagi. Kareem Between. Penguin Random House/G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 09/2024. 324pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-5936-9926-3. GRADES 3–7. OUTSTANDING.   Kareem is a Syrian American seventh grader who loves American football more than anything, but [continue reading]

Published on Jan 16, 2025
Posted by: Kimberly Lauer

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All About Color Review

Rusch, Elizabeth. All About Color. Elizabeth Goss, Illus. All About Noticing. Charlesbridge, 03/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-6235-4353-2. GRADES Kindergarten–3. ADDITIONAL. In this follow-up to All About Nothing (2023), Rusch and Goss team up [continue reading]

Published on Jan 16, 2025
Posted by: Kimberly Lauer

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Talking About Deployment Review

Reed, Charlotte. Talking About Deployment: A Sesame Street Resource. Sesame Street Tough Topics. Lerner, 08/2024. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765620205. Paper $9.99. 979-8765629666. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL.    SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Talking About Illness by Marie-Therese [continue reading]

Published on Dec 27, 2024
Posted by: Kimberly Lauer
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