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]
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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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Rats to the Rescue Review
Riley, Scott. Rats to the Rescue: The Unlikely Heroes Making Cambodia Safe. Huy Voun Lee, Illus. Addl. Creator Sambat Meas. Lerner/Millbrook, 09/2024. [40]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 979-8765607985. GRADES Kindergarten–3. ADDITIONAL. How can rats be helpful [continue reading]
Good Game Review
Reed, Charlotte. Good Game: A Sesame Street Guide to Being a Good Sport. Lerner, 09/2024. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765620212. Paper $9.99. 979-8765629192. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. Sesame Street and Lerner provide an introductory title on [continue reading]