Alexander, Kwame. American Story, An. Dare Coulter, Illus. Hatchette, 01/2023. [54]pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES 4 – 6. $18.99. 978-0-316-47312-5. OUTSTANDING. A teacher confronts the horror of the history of American slaves without the typical sugarcoating in [continue reading]
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Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía Review
Alessandri, Alexandra. Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía, The. Atheneum, 02/2023. 224pp. Fiction. GRADES 3 – 7. $17.99. 978-1-6659-1705-6. ADDITIONAL. Valentina, her brother Julian, and her Papi are on a hike in the Andes Mountains in [continue reading]
Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams Review
Nayeri, Daniel. The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams. Daniel Miyares, Illus. Levine Querido, 03/2023. 198 [26]pp. Fiction 4 – 8. $21.99. 978-1-64614-303-0. OUTSTANDING. Omar, who spends most of the book being called [continue reading]
Chloe’s Lunar New Year Review
LaMotte, Lily. Chloe’s Lunar New Year. Michelle Lee, Illus. HarperCollins, 01/2023. 40pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 3. $18.99. 978-0-06-307651-8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In a somewhat bittersweet addition to the recent stream of books about celebrating [continue reading]
Spark in the Dark Review
Fong, Pam. Spark in the Dark, A. Pam Fong, Illus. Greenwillow, 11/2022. [28]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 1. $17.99. 978-0-06-313653-3. ADDITIONAL. Anyone may feel scared, lost, angry, lonely, or sad when far away from [continue reading]
Bunnies in a Boat Review
Ardagh, Philip. Bunnies in a Boat. Ben Mantle, Illus. Candlewick, 01/2023. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 1. $17.99. 978-1-5362-2833-5. ADDITIONAL. These rambunctious, fun-loving bunnies create havoc wherever they go. This time around they go [continue reading]
Mini Mighty Sweeps Review
Alexander, Lori. Mini Mighty Sweeps. Jeff Harter, Illus. HarperCollins, 08/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 1. $17.99. 978-0-06-225016-2. ADDITIONAL. Small trucks are often overlooked and dismissed by bigger, full-size trucks, and Sweeps, a small, [continue reading]
Stacey’s Remarkable Books Review
Abrams, Stacey. Stacey’s Remarkable Books. Kitt Thomas, Illus. Balzer & Bray, 12/2022. 32pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 2. $19.99. 978-0-06-327185-2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. The somewhat shy Stacey looks forward to Thursdays, aka Adventure Days, aka [continue reading]