Katz, Susan B. Haunted Dolls. Lightning Bolt Books: That’s Scary! Lerner, 08/2023. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-9116-5. Paper $9.99. 979-8765603307. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Ghost Hunters by Emma Carlson-Berne for the [continue reading]
Famous Ghosts Review
Katz, Susan B. Famous Ghosts. Lightning Bolt Books: That’s Scary! Lerner, 08/2023. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-9114-1. Paper $9.99. 979-8765603284. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Ghost Hunters by Emma Carlson-Berne for the [continue reading]
10 Cats Review
Gravett, Emily. 10 Cats. Emily Gravett, Illus. Boxer, 05/2023. [28]pp. Picture Book. Trade $16.99. 978-1-914912-58-0. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Beginning with a large white cat and nine kittens, this counting book also includes colors. Readers [continue reading]
Our Incredible Library Book Review
Crowe, Caroline. Our Incredible Library Book, and the Wonderful Journeys It Took. John Joseph, Illus. Floris, 04/2023. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.95. 978-1-78250-741-3. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. The many journeys of one library book are [continue reading]
Ghost Hunters Review
Carlson-Berne, Emma. Ghost Hunters. Lightning Bolt Books: That’s Scary!. Lerner, 08/2023. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-9115-8. Paper $9.99. 979-8765603291. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Using a very simple text and just a few vague [continue reading]
You Go First Review
Bernstein, Ariel. You Go First. Marc Rosenthal, Illus. S&S/Paula Wiseman, 06/2023. [44]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6659-1151-1. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Friends Cat and Duck arrive at the playground and see the new corkscrew slide—are [continue reading]
How to Spacewalk Review
Sullivan, Kathryn D. How to Spacewalk: Step-by-Step with Shuttle Astronauts. Michael J. Rosen, Illus. Addl. Creators Michael J. Rosen. Mit Kids, 4/2023. 45pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-5362-2621-8. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. Readers hear from astronaut Kathryn [continue reading]
Geology Review
Schaefer, Lola M. Geology. Druscilla Santiago, Illus. Hands-On Science. Charlesbridge, 10/2023. [38]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $16.99. 978-1-62354-244-3. GRADES Kindergarten–2. OUTSTANDING. How often are authors able to make a science book, especially one about geology, exciting and [continue reading]