Chin, Cherilyn. Axolotl’s Safe Place. Tracy Nishimura Bishop, Illus. Lilly Lu to the Rescue. Lerner, 01/2026. 32pp. Fiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8-7656-6049-2. Paper $9.99. 979-8-7656-6053-9. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: This early chapter book series follows [continue reading]
Troubled Waters Review
Weatherford, Carole Boston. Troubled Waters: A River’s Journey Toward Justice. Bryan Collier, Illus. Bloomsbury, 01/2026. [36]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $20.99. 978-1-6811-9818-7. GRADES 2–5. OUTSTANDING. In this unusual book on the U.S. Civil Rights movement, the Alabama [continue reading]
Rock and Roll Review
Thompson, Ruby Amy. Rock and Roll. Ruby Amy Thompson, Illus. Tiger Tales, 01/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6643-0092-7. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. A rock and a bread roll are compared side by side; one is [continue reading]
Snowy Owl Rescue: Raptor Recovery Review
Stemple, Heidi E.Y. Snowy Owl Rescue: Raptor Recovery. Natasha Donovan, Illus. Avian Adventurers, The; bk. 1. Charlesbridge, 02/2026. 135pp. Fiction. Trade $16.99. 978-1-6235-4470-6. Paper $12.99. 978-1-6235-4797-4. GRADES 2–5. ADDITIONAL. Michael is walking over to the [continue reading]
Family of Readers Review
Sanders, Rob. Family of Readers, A. Gabbie Benda, Illus. Charlesbridge, 01/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-647-2. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. The library has something for everyone in this celebration of all that libraries offer [continue reading]
Is It Spring? Review
Henkes, Kevin. Is It Spring? Kevin Henkes, Illus. Greenwillow, 02/2026. [24]pp. Picture Book. Trade $21.99. 978-0-06-346925-9. GRADES Baby/Toddler– Kindergarten. OUTSTANDING. In this joyful introduction to the concept of spring, the title question is repeated several [continue reading]
Eureka Review
Chang, Victoria. Eureka. FSG, 01/2026. 260pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-374-39353-3. GRADES 5–8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Twelve-year-old Mei Mei lives in San Francisco’s Chinatown in 1885, where her parents run a store. After threats of violence and [continue reading]
Year of Kites Review
Bajaj, Monisha. Year of Kites, A: Traditions Around the World. Amber Ren, Illus. Bloomsbury, 02/2026. [36]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-54761-224-6. GRADES Kindergarten–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Bay Area author Bajaj describes twelve different kite celebrations held around [continue reading]