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]
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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]
Parasaurolophus Review
Jackson, Tom. Parasaurolophus: A First Look. Read About Dinosaurs. Lerner, 01/20206. [24]pp. Reader. PLB $29.32. 979-8-7656-8980-6. Paper $9.99. 979-8-3480-29067. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Gigantoraptor by Tom Jackson for series review. Beth Gousman—Montclair [continue reading]
Bang! The Art, History, and Science of Fireworks Review
Miller, Ron. Bang! The Art, History, and Science of Fireworks. Lerner, 03/2026. 104pp. Nonfiction. Trade $37.32. 979-8-7656-6044-7. GRADES 6–12. ADDITIONAL. What are fireworks, how are they made, and how long have they been around? These [continue reading]
Baryonyx Review
Jackson, Tom. Baryonyx: A First Look. Read About Dinosaurs. Lerner, 01/2026. [24]pp. Reader. PLB $29.32. 979-8-7656-8982-0. Paper $9.99. 979-8-3480-2908-1. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Gigantoraptor by Tom Jackson for series review. Beth Gousman—Montclair [continue reading]
Gigantoraptor Review
Jackson, Tom. Gigantoraptor: A First Look. Read About Dinosaurs. Lerner, 01/2026. [24]pp. Reader. PLB $29.32. 979-8-7656-8981-3. Paper $9.99. 979-8-3480-2907-4 GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. This dinosaur-based series includes twelve books, with one to two sentences per page [continue reading]
Hmong: A Graphic History Review
Lyfoung, Vicky. Hmong: A Graphic History. Vicky Lyfoung, Illus. Translated from the French by Kao-Ly Yang. Lerner/Graphic Universe, 04/2026. 158pp. Graphic. PLB $38.65. 979-8-7656-5981-6. Paper $18.99. 979-8-7656-5982-3. GRADES 6–Adult. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Who are the Hmong? [continue reading]
Here Come the Aunties Review
Smith, Cynthia Leitich. Here Come the Aunties. Aphelandra, Illus. HarperCollins/ Heartdrum, 02/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-0-0633-7469-0. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Among Native people, the term “auntie” is a role that can be fulfilled [continue reading]