Marino, Max. Iced Out. Roman Diaz, Illus. Addl. Creator Mari Bolte. Lerner Sports Stories. Lerner, 01/2026. 70pp. Fiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8-7656-6057-7. Paper $11.99. 979-8-7656-6061-4. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Hoop Dreams by Max [continue reading]
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Hoop Dreams Review
Marino, Max. Hoop Dreams. Roman Diaz, Illus. Addl. Creator Elliott Smith. Lerner Sports Stories. Lerner, 01/2026. 70pp. Fiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8-7656-6056-0. Paper $11.99. 979-8-7656-6060-7. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: These two Lerner Sports Stories titles [continue reading]
JoJo and the Puppy Review
Clayton, Annette M. JoJo and the Puppy. Carolina Vazquez, Illus. Lerner Stories: JoJo. Lerner, 08/2025. 39pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-2834-8. Paper $9.99. 979-8-7656-2838-6. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: JoJo and the Bake Sale [continue reading]
JoJo and the Glitter Girls Review
Clayton, Annette M. JoJo and the Glitter Girls. Carolina Vazquez, Illus. Lerner Stories: JoJo. Lerner, 08/2025. 39pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-2836-2. Paper $9.99. 979-8-7656-2840-9. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: JoJo and the Bake [continue reading]
JoJo and the Fashion Show Review
Clayton, Annette M. JoJo and the Fashion Show. Carolina Vazquez, Illus. Lerner Stories: JoJo. Lerner, 08/2025. 39pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-2833-1. Paper $11.99. 979-8-7656-2837-9. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: JoJo and the Bake [continue reading]
JoJo and the Bake Sale Review
Clayton, Annette M. JoJo and the Bake Sale. Carolina Vazquez, Illus. Lerner Stories: JoJo. Lerner, 08/2025. 39pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-2835-5. Paper $9.99. 979-8-7656-2839-3. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Four early chapter books depict JoJo [continue reading]
How Do Oceans Help Us Breathe? Review
Jeffery, Eliza. How Do Oceans Help Us Breathe? Discover the Science Behind Oceanography. Daniel Limon, Illus. Big Questions Answered. Hungry Tomato/Beetle, 02/2025. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $14.99. 978-1-8356-9134-2. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Are [continue reading]
Can Snakes Predict Earthquakes? Review
Jeffery, Eliza. Can Snakes Predict Earthquakes? Discover the Science Behind Ophiology. Denis Alonso, Illus. Big Questions Answered. Hungry Tomato/Beetle, 02/2025. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $14.99. 978-1-8356-9137-3. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Are Bees Nature’s [continue reading]