Cusolito, Michelle. Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas. Ellen Rooney, Illus. Charlesbridge, 04/2025. 32pp. Biography. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-581-9.GRADES 2–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. At the turn of the twentieth century, little was known about jellyfish. [continue reading]
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Slam Dunk Review
Doeden, Matt. Slam Dunk: The Shot That Changed the Game. Millbrook, 03/2025. [68]pp. Nonfiction. PLB $34.65. 979-8765626801. GRADES 3–6. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A slam dunk is one of the most exciting moments in sports, but is [continue reading]
Horse Breeds Review
Krenn, Cara. Horse Breeds. Lightning Bolt Books—Horse Lover’s Library. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626054. Paper $9.99. 979-8765628898. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Baby Horses by Lisa Idzikowski for series review. [continue reading]
Horse Sports Review
Idzikowski, Lisa. Horse Sports. Lightning Bolt Books—Horse Lover’s Library. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626061. Paper $9.99. 979-8765628904. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Baby Horses by Lisa Idzikowski for series review. [continue reading]
Baby Horses Review
Idzikowski, Lisa. Baby Horses. Lightning Bolt Books—Horse Lover’s Library. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626047. Paper $9.99. 979-8765628881. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Baby Horses is one of six books in the Horse [continue reading]
Rising from the Ashes Review
Yoo, Paula. Rising from the Ashes: Los Angeles, 1992. Edward Jae Song Lee, Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and a City on Fire. Norton Young Readers, 05/2024. 358pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-3240-3090-4. GRADES 6–10. OUTSTANDING. In April 1992, Los Angeles was in flames. When the ashes [continue reading]
Up, Up, Ever Up! Review
Yasuda, Anita. Up, Up, Ever Up!: Junko Tabei; A Life in the Mountains. Yuko Shimizu, Illus. Clarion, 09/2024. [44]pp. Biography. Trade $19.99. 978-0-0632-4241-8. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING. Spectacular illustrations and lyrical text reveal the dynamic, change-making life of a supremely joyful and determined Japanese woman. From childhood, [continue reading]
To See an Owl Review
Cordell, Matthew. To See an Owl. Matthew Cordell, Illus. Random House, 01/2025. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-64989-3. GRADES Preschool–4. OUTSTANDING. A young girl’s abiding interest in owls is encouraged by her knowledgeable teacher, Mr. Koji, and her supportive mom. Tirelessly the child researches and explores, hoping [continue reading]