Williams, Sophie. Finding Life: A Prehistoric Search and Find. Sophie Williams, Illus. Addl. Creators Ziggy Hanaor and Rob Wilshaw. Cicada Books, 03/2026. [40]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-80066-054-0. GRADES Kindergarten–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. This “search and find” [continue reading]
Case of the Pilfered Pearls Review
Preus, Margi. Case of the Pilfered Pearls, The. Junyi Wu, Illus. The Shrew detective; bk. 1. Abrams/Amulet, 05/2026. 120pp. Fiction. Trade $15.99. 978-1-4197-7802-5. GRADES Kindergarten–3. ADDITIONAL. In this moving-up mystery series opener, we meet Minerva, [continue reading]
Because of a Shoe Review
Fogliano, Julie. Because of a Shoe. Marla Frazee, Illus. Knopf, 02/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-0-593-70740-1. GRADES Baby/Toddler–Preschool. LOW ADDITIONAL. This first-person description of a child’s tantrum from the point of view of the [continue reading]
Choir Girl Review
Granillo, Ashley. Choir Grrrl. Lerner/Carolrhoda, 02/2026. 336pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 979-8-7656-7135-1. GRADES 5–8. ADDITIONAL. Alondra is lead vocalist and guitarist in an emo band with her sisters but secretly wants to stretch her voice in a different way, by joining the choir club. [continue reading]
Scar Like a River Review
Graff, Lisa. Scar Like a River, A. Little, Brown/Christy Ottaviano, 02/2026. 400pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-0-3165-7080-0. GRADES 5–8. OUTSTANDING. Lisa Graff delivers a powerful and realistic portrayal of thirteen-year-old Fallon Little as she copes with the aftermath of sexual and violent assault. Fallon has three [continue reading]
Just One Oak Review
Gianferrari, Maria. Just One Oak: What a Single Tree Can Be. Diana Sudyka, Illus. Beach Lane/Simon & Schuster, 04/2026. 48pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-6659-61041-2. GRADES Kindergarten–4. OUTSTANDING. The thoughtful design and comprehensive presentation of the many life forms and processes sustained within the ecosystem of a single [continue reading]
Brontosaurus Is Back Review
Albee, Sarah. Brontosaurus Is Back! A Dinosaur’s Name and Return to Fame. Chris Hsu, Illus. Charlesbridge,09/2026. [36]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-636-6. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. What is the history of the Brontosaurus dinosaur, where did the name come from, why did scientists change the name many years [continue reading]
Navigating Night Review
Leung, Julie. Navigating Night. Angie Kang, Illus. Anne Schwartz, 03/2026. 42pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-89769-0. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A Chinese American girl helps her father deliver takeout from their family’s restaurant, as he [continue reading]