Derting, Kimberly and Shellie R. Johannes. Wind and Water. Joelle Murray, Illus. I Can Read Series, Level 3: Vivi Loves Science. Greenwillow, 01/2023. 40pp. Reader. GRADES 1 – 3. $16.99. 978-0-06-311660-3. Paper $ 4.99. 978-0-06-311659-7. [continue reading]
Promise Boys Review
Brooks, Nick. Promise Boys. Holt, 01/2023. 304pp. Fiction. GRADES 9 – 12. $19.99. 978-1-250-86697-4. OUTSTANDING. This succinct and hard-hitting YA murder mystery illuminates the systemic racism facing Black and Brown young men from impoverished backgrounds. [continue reading]
Caves Review
Beckerman, Nell Cross. Caves. Kalen Chock, Illus. Orchard, 10/2022. [40]pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES 2 – 4. $19.99. 978-1-338-72662-6. OUTSTANDING. An inviting look into the world of caves and caving, with profiles of several unique caves around [continue reading]
Hidden Creature Features Review
Park, Jane. Hidden Creature Features. Lerner/Millbrook, 03/2023. [32]pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES Preschool – 2. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-4567-0. ADDITIONAL. Animal adaptations are introduced in rhyming couplets followed by brief text describing the adaptation. Readers will enjoy unusual [continue reading]
Minecraft Crafting Review
Zajac, Linda. Minecraft Crafting. Lightning Bolt Books: Minecraft 101. Series Lerner, 01/2023. 24pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES Kindergarten – 2. PLB $27.99. 978-1-7284-7672-8. Paper $8.99. 978-1-7284-7876-0. LOW ADDITIONAL. Please see Minecraft Farming: An Unofficial Kids’ Guide by [continue reading]
Minecraft Farming Review
Leed, Percy. Minecraft Farming: An Unofficial Kids’ Guide. Lightning Bolt Books: Minecraft 101 Series. Lerner, 01/2023. 24pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES Kindergarten – 2. PLB $27.95. 978-1-7284-7673-5. Paper $ 8.99. 978-1-7284-7877-7. LOW ADDITIONAL. This series offers a [continue reading]
Justin Keeps it Fair Review
Johnson, Kristin. Justin Keeps it Fair: A Story About Fairness. Mike Byrne, Illus. Early Bird Stories Series: Building Character Lerner, 01/2023. 32pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 1. PLB $29.32978-1-7284-7636-0. Paper. $ 8.99. 978-1-7284-7839-5. ADDITIONAL. [continue reading]
Our Roof is Blue Review
Echenique, Sara E. Our Roof is Blue. Ashley Vargas, Illus. Charlesbridge, 04/2023. [30]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Kindergarten – 3. $17.99. 978-1-62354-233-7. ADDITIONAL. After a hurricane blows the roof off of this Puerto Rican family’s house, [continue reading]