Sorosiak, Carlie. World of Dogs, A: A Celebration of Fascinating Facts and Amazing Real-Life Stories for Dog Lovers. Luisa Uribe, Illus. Nosy Crow, 09/2024. 96pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 979-8-88777-096-3. GRADES 1–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Did you [continue reading]
Giant Rays of Hope Review
Newman, Patricia. Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea. Millbrook, 10/2024. 56pp. Nonfiction. PLB $34.65. 979-8765607992. GRADES 4–8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Information on giant manta rays is a key part of this [continue reading]
Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants Review
Hirsch, Rebecca E. Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants, A: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds. Eugenia Nobati, Illus. Zest, 10/2024. 199pp. Nonfiction. PLB $38.65. 978-1-7284-9328-2. GRADES 7–12. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Twenty-five poisonous plants (arranged alphabetically) are described [continue reading]
Teeth: You Only Get Two Sets Review
Gargulakova, Magda. Teeth: You Only Get Two Sets. Marie Urbankova, Illus. Translated from the Czech by Andrew Oakland. Albatros, 11/2024. [22]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $16.95. 978-80-00-07247-0. GRADES 1–4. LOW ADDITIONAL. This relatively simple book covers how [continue reading]
Twelfth Night Review
Ellinas, Georghia. Twelfth Night. Jane Ray, Illus. Candlewick, 08/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3150-2. GRADES 1–5. ADDITIONAL. This smartly done adaptation of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy can serve as a great introduction to the play’s [continue reading]
How to Make a Picture Book Review
Dolan, Elys. How to Make a Picture Book: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide. Elys Dolan, Illus. Candlewick, 08/2024. [44]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3142-7. GRADES 1–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A worm speaks directly to the reader, giving instructions [continue reading]
One Big Open Sky Review
Cline-Ransome, Lesa. One Big Open Sky. Holiday House, 03/2024. 296pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-8234-5016-9. GRADES 5–10. OUTSTANDING. In 1879, a Black family journeys from Mississippi to Nebraska to obtain their own land through the homestead [continue reading]
San Leandro Teacher Wins Pura Belpre Award
San Leandro Teacher Wins Pura Belpre Award: Carolina Ixta was awarded the 2025 Pura Belpre Award in the category of Belpre Young Adult Author for her first novel, Shut Up, This Is Serious, published by [continue reading]