Willems, Mo. Are You Big? Mo Willems, Illus. Union Square Kids, 02/2024. [28]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-4549-4818-6. GRADES Kindergarten–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In this unusual concept book, size comparisons are demonstrated, beginning with a child’s [continue reading]
Ten Little Rabbits Review
Sendak, Maurice. Ten Little Rabbits. Maurice Sendak, Illus. Harper, 02/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-0-06-264467-1. GRADES Baby/Toddler–Kindergarten. OUTSTANDING. A young magician uses his magic wand to make rabbits appear out of a hat one [continue reading]
Nature Spy Guide Review
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]
Stranded! Review
Benediktsson, Ævar Þór. Stranded!: A Mostly True Story from Iceland. Anne Willson, Illus. Barefoot, 08/2023. 32pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-6468-6991-6. Paper $9.99. 978-1-6468-6992-3. GRADES 1–4. OUTSTANDING. This “mostly true” picture book recounts the story [continue reading]