Paleo, Doug. Law and Odor. Aaron Blecha, Illustrator. Dinomighty! Series. Clarion. 11/2022. 213pp. Graphic. GRADES 3 – 5. ADDITIONAL. $13.99. 978-0-35-862795-1. Funny and semi-nonsensical dinosaurs (and a chicken) work together to “solve” various crimes happening [continue reading]
Sour Grape, The Review
John, Jory. Sour Grape, The. Pete Oswald, Illustrator. HarperCollins. 11/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – K. HIGH ADDITIONAL. $19.99. 978-0-06-304541-5. Grape is a very sour grape, which means he’s negative about everything and everyone [continue reading]
Puffin Review
Jenkins, Martin. Puffin. Jenni Desmond, Illustrator. Candlewick. 10/2022. 32pp. Picture Book. GRADES Kindergarten – 4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. $17.99. 978-1-5362-2850-2. This informational picture book is an adorable look at the life cycle of Puffins, from reuniting [continue reading]
I Kick and I Fly Review
Gupta, Ruchira. I Kick and I Fly. Scholastic. 04/2023. 352pp. Fiction. GRADES 7-12. OUTSTANDING. $18.99. 978-1-338-82509-1. Heera, maybe twelve or thirteen, lives in extreme poverty in Forbesganj, Bihar, India. Her life seems to be going [continue reading]
On the Corner of Chocolate Avenue Review
Cohen, Tziporah. On the Corner of Chocolate Avenue: How Milton Hershey Brought Milk Chocolate to America. Steven Salerno, Illustrator. Clarion. 12/2022. [40]pp. Biography. GRADES 2 – 5. ADDITIONAL. $18.99. 978-0-35-857875-8. Upbeat and exciting writing quickly [continue reading]
Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams Review
Nayeri, Daniel. The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams. Daniel Miyares, Illus. Levine Querido, 03/2023. 198 [26]pp. Fiction 4 – 8. $21.99. 978-1-64614-303-0. OUTSTANDING. Omar, who spends most of the book being called [continue reading]
Chloe’s Lunar New Year Review
LaMotte, Lily. Chloe’s Lunar New Year. Michelle Lee, Illus. HarperCollins, 01/2023. 40pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 3. $18.99. 978-0-06-307651-8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In a somewhat bittersweet addition to the recent stream of books about celebrating [continue reading]
Spark in the Dark Review
Fong, Pam. Spark in the Dark, A. Pam Fong, Illus. Greenwillow, 11/2022. [28]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 1. $17.99. 978-0-06-313653-3. ADDITIONAL. Anyone may feel scared, lost, angry, lonely, or sad when far away from [continue reading]