Rotner, Shelley. Nature Spy Guide. Millbrook, 03/2024. [32]pp. Nonfiction. PLB $35.99. 979-8765610152. Paper $10.99. 979-8765610190. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. Crisp color photos and brief, repetitive text encourage young children to observe nature by using their five [continue reading]
Squirrel Needs a Break Review
Remenar, Kristen. Squirrel Needs a Break. Matt Faulkner, Illus. Charlesbridge, 05/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-370-9. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. After a long winter, single parent Squirrel could use a break from his rambunctious [continue reading]
Double V Campaign Review
Lyon, Lea. Double V Campaign, The: African Americans Fighting for Freedom at Home and Abroad. Rowman & Littlefield, 02/2024. 176pp. Nonfiction. Trade $28.00. 978-1-5381-8465-3. GRADES 7–12. OUTSTANDING. With World War II on the horizon, many [continue reading]
Itty Bitty Betty Blob Review
Lombardo, Constance. Itty Bitty Betty Blob. Micah Player, Illus. Hippo Park, 06/2024. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-66264-014-8. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. It is picture day at monster school, but Betty doesn’t feel like growling [continue reading]
Curveball Review
Cartaya, Pablo. Curveball. Miguel Diaz Rivas, Illus. Disney-Hyperion, 05/2024. 192pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-1-36809-009-4. Paper $14.99. 978-1-3680-8926-5. GRADES 3–6. ADDITIONAL. Middle schooler Elena Rueda is the only girl on her baseball team, and she feels [continue reading]
Picture Books to Support Mental Health
Picture Books to Support Mental Health Andonegui, Sabrina. Messy Monkeys. Baldacchino, Christine. Violet Shrink. Bedia, Elizabeth. Balloons for Papa: A Story of Hope and Empathy. Boniello, Alex. A Case of the Zaps. Bright, Rachel. The [continue reading]
Faith Ringgold Dies at 93
Caldecott Honor Recipient Faith Ringgold Dies: Artist, quilter, civil rights activist, and author Faith Ringgold died at her home in New Jersey at age 93. Her first children’s book, Tar Beach (Crown, 1991), was based [continue reading]
Bay Area Storytelling Festival Set for May 3-4, 2024
Bay Area Storytelling Festival Set for May 3-4, 2024: The 33rd Bay Area Storytelling Festival is scheduled for May 3-4, 2024, with a virtual option available. It will be held at the Sonoma Academy in [continue reading]