Watson, Olivia. Can Trees Talk to Each Other? Discover the Science Behind Dendrology. Denis Alonso, Illus. Big Questions Answered. Hungry Tomato/Beetle, 02/2025. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $14.99. 978-1-8356-9128-1. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Are [continue reading]
Are Birds Modern-Day Dinosaurs? Review
Watson, Olivia. Are Birds Modern-Day Dinosaurs? Discover the Science Behind Ornithology. Valeria Abatzoglu, Illus. Big Questions Answered. Hungry Tomato/Beetle, 02/2025. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $14.99. 978-1-8356-9136-6. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Are Bees Nature’s [continue reading]
Song of a Blackbird Review
van Lieshout, Maria. Song of a Blackbird. Maria van Lieshout, Illus. First Second, 12/2025. 256pp. Graphic. Trade $25.99. 978-1-2508-6981-4. Paper $17.99. 978-1-2508-6982-1. GRADES 8–Adult. OUTSTANDING. Using maps, photographs, deceptively simple illustrations, and a connecting image [continue reading]
I Truck: A Big Rig’s Epic Trip Review
Schmitt, Kelly Rice. I Truck: A Big Rig’s Epic Trip. Jam Dong, Illus. Lerner/Millbrook, 10/2025. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 979-8765619827. GRADES Kindergarten–1. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Follow a big rig as it journeys across the country, [continue reading]
Make New Friends Review
Stein, Joshua David. Make New Friends. Mariachiara Di Giorgio, Illus. Abrams, 09/2025. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-949480-55-9. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Tomasso starts at a new school, and each day his single dad asks [continue reading]
Snow Day for Amos McGee Review
Stead, Philip C. Snow Day for Amos McGee, A. Erin E. Stead, Illus. Roaring Brook, 09/2025. [48]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-250-32473-3. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. This third book featuring the title character begins with [continue reading]
Polar Bear and the Ballerina Review
Velasquez, Eric. Polar Bear and the Ballerina, The. Eric Velasquez, Illus. Holiday House, 10/2025. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-8234-4918-7. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. In this compelling wordless picture book, a young ballet dancer sees a [continue reading]
Spy in the Museum Review
McGuire, Erin. Spy in the Museum, The: How Rose Vallard Saved Art from the Nazis. Erin McGuire, Illus. Beach Lane, 09/2025. [40]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-5344-6617-3. GRADES 1–5. OUTSTANDING. Rose Valland was a curator at [continue reading]