Maudsley, George. Ancient Greece. Eugenia Nobati, Illus. Addl. Creators Lisa Alderson and Daniel Rodgers. The Magnificent Book of Treasures. Weldon Owen, 08/2025. 80pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 979-8886740677.GRADES 3–7. ADDITIONAL. Oversize pages and easy-to-read fonts explain thirty-seven objects, found by archaeologists, that help to illustrate life in Ancient [continue reading]
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World Worth Saving Review
Lukoff, Kyle. World Worth Saving, A. Penguin Random House/Dial, 02/2025. 337pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-5936-1898-1. GRADES 5–9. OUTSTANDING. Trans fourteen-year-old A Izenson has been isolated since the beginning of COVID and is all too aware of his parents’ and the world’s transphobia. However, it isn’t [continue reading]
Zip Zap Wickety Wack Review
Diffee, Matthew. Zip Zap Wickety Wack: A Story About Sharing. Matthew Diffee, Illus. Neal Porter, 09/2025. 48pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-8234-5871-4. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING. Charming, realistic, wax and colored pencil illustrations, in the style [continue reading]
What Fish Are Saying Review
Pendreigh, Kirsten. What Fish Are Saying: Strange Sounds in the Ocean. Katie Melrose, Illus. Sourcebooks Explore, 06/2025. [40]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-4642-1896-5. GRADES Kindergarten–4. OUTSTANDING. Conversational, rhyming text invites us along on a peaceful kayak [continue reading]
I Would Give You My Tail Review
Tagaq, Tanya. I Would Give You My Tail. Qavavau Manumie, Illus. Tundra, 04/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1774880579. GRADES Preschool-2. OUTSTANDING. A new baby is coming! As his Inuk mother goes into labor, her [continue reading]
Salmon Run Review
Chen, Annie. Salmon Run: An Epic Journey to the Ocean and Back. Annie Chen, Illus. Red Comet, 11/2025. [38]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-6365-5165-4. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Wonder, art, and science combine in a beautifully [continue reading]
Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers Review
Konnecke, Ole. Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers: Small Stories About Big Machines. Ole Konnecke, Illus. Translated from the German by Melody Shaw. Gecko, 05/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 979-8765667552. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. This unusual picture book celebrates thirteen different large vehicles, from cement mixers to [continue reading]
Charlotte’s New Moccasins Review
Moudahi, Jenn. Charlotte’s New Moccasins. Rhael McGregor, Illus. Charlesbridge, 10/2025. [30]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-496-6. GRADES Kindergarten–1. ADDITIONAL. Charlotte’s moccasins are too small, so mom says it’s time to visit grandma who, readers quickly discover, practices the ancient art of moccasin making. They work together to [continue reading]