Nayberg, Yevgenia. Chernobyl, Life, and Other Disasters: A Graphic Memoir. Yevgenia Nayberg, Illus. Holiday House/Porter, 04/2026. 144pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-0-8234-6058-8. Paper $15.99. 978-0-8234-6278-0. GRADES 5–7. OUTSTANDING. This distinctive graphic memoir recaptures the atmosphere and [continue reading]
Parasaurolophus Review
Jackson, Tom. Parasaurolophus: A First Look. Read About Dinosaurs. Lerner, 01/20206. [24]pp. Reader. PLB $29.32. 979-8-7656-8980-6. Paper $9.99. 979-8-3480-29067. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Gigantoraptor by Tom Jackson for series review. Beth Gousman—Montclair [continue reading]
Bang! The Art, History, and Science of Fireworks Review
Miller, Ron. Bang! The Art, History, and Science of Fireworks. Lerner, 03/2026. 104pp. Nonfiction. Trade $37.32. 979-8-7656-6044-7. GRADES 6–12. ADDITIONAL. What are fireworks, how are they made, and how long have they been around? These [continue reading]
Baryonyx Review
Jackson, Tom. Baryonyx: A First Look. Read About Dinosaurs. Lerner, 01/2026. [24]pp. Reader. PLB $29.32. 979-8-7656-8982-0. Paper $9.99. 979-8-3480-2908-1. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Gigantoraptor by Tom Jackson for series review. Beth Gousman—Montclair [continue reading]
Gigantoraptor Review
Jackson, Tom. Gigantoraptor: A First Look. Read About Dinosaurs. Lerner, 01/2026. [24]pp. Reader. PLB $29.32. 979-8-7656-8981-3. Paper $9.99. 979-8-3480-2907-4 GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. This dinosaur-based series includes twelve books, with one to two sentences per page [continue reading]
Found Sound Review
Wolitzer, Meg. Found Sound. Addl. Creator Charlie Panek. Dutton, 04/2026. 224 [+6]pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-1019-9462-7. GRADES 4–6. ADDITIONAL. Rising sixth grader Felix finds a field recorder in his summer vacation home along with a [continue reading]
Second Life of Snap Review
Kelly, Erin Entrada. Second Life of Snap, The. HarperCollins / Greenwillow, 05/2026. 176pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0-0634-8595-2. GRADES 4–7. OUTSTANDING. Two-time Newbery Award winner Erin Entrada Kelly continues her science fiction streak in this tale [continue reading]
Helping Daddy Review
Dike, Angel. Helping Daddy. Ebony Glenn, Illus. Nosy Crow, 05/2026. [24]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 979-8-88777-271-4. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. HIGH ADDITIONAL. This toddler is busy helping Daddy with various household tasks, from laundry and cooking to [continue reading]