Anderson, Corey. Real Science of Mind Control, The. Non-fiction. Lerner, 01/2022. 32pp. PLB $29.32. 978-1-72844-125-2, PB $9.99 978-1-72844-958-6. Alternator Books: The Real Science of Superpowers Series. ADDITIONAL. GRADES 4-6. SERIES REVIEW: These six series titles [continue reading]
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Winter Lullaby Review
White, Dianne. Winter Lullaby. Ramona Kaulitzky, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick, 12/2021 [32]pp. $17.99. 978-1-5362-0919-8. ADDITIONAL. GRADES PRE-K. A simple winter hibernation tale shows mother bear leading her cub to their winter den, all while seeing [continue reading]
Major Makes History Review
Twiss, Jill. Major Makes History: From the Shelter to the White House. Maribel Lechuga, Illus. Picture Book. HarperCollins, 09/2021 [32]pp. $18.99. 978-0-06-311876-8. ADDITIONAL. GRADES K-3. Major, the Presidential dog, introduces readers to how he was [continue reading]
Ellen Outside the Lines Review
Sass, A. J. Ellen Outside the Lines. Fiction. Little, 03/2022. 323 [+8]pp. $16.99. 978-0-7595-5627-0. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES 4-8. A school trip to Barcelona, Spain frames this unusual middle-grade novel, and central character Ellen Katz narrates [continue reading]
Jeff Goes Wild Review
Rozelaar, Angie. Jeff Goes Wild. Angie Rozelaar, Illus. Picture Book HarperCollins /K. Tegen, 01/2022. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-0-06-284056-1. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES PRE-K Jeffrey Fluffy McSnuggle-Tum roams his apartment as if he is a tiger and can [continue reading]
Elmer and the Bedtime Story Review
McKee, David. Elmer and the Bedtime Story. David McKee, Illus. Picture Book. Andersen, 03/2022. [24]pp. $17.99. 978-1-7284-4970-8. Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Series. ADDITIONAL. GRADES PRE-1. Elmer the patchwork elephant is asked to watch two baby [continue reading]
Mighty T. Rex Review
Kaiser, Brianna. Mighty T. Rex, The. Non-Fiction. Bumba Books: The Mighty Dinosaurs Series. Lerner, 01/2022. 24pp. PLB $26.65. 978-1-7284-4102-3. PB $8.99. 978-1-7284-4814-5. ADDITIONAL. GRADES PRE-1. Please see series review for The Mighty Stegosaurus by Jackie [continue reading]
Mighty Brontosaurus Review
Kaiser, Brianna. Mighty Brontosaurus, The. Non-Fiction. Bumba Books: The Mighty Dinosaurs Series. Lerner, 01/2022. 24pp. PLB $26.65. 978-1-7284-4107-8. PB $8.99. 978-1-7284-4811-4. UNSATISFACTORY. GRADES PRE-1. Please see series review for The Mighty Stegosaurus by Jackie Golusky.