Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland Alvarez, Jennifer Lynn. Starfire. Barnhill, Kelly. Iron Hearted Violet. Clark, Zack Loren. The Adventurers Guild. Colfer, Chris. The Wishing Spell series. Collins, Suzanne. Gregor the Overlander. Cowell, [continue reading]
Nervous Nigel Review
Christou, Bethany. Nervous Nigel. Bethany Christou, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick/Templar, 07/2022. [32]pp. $18.99. 978-1-5362-2386-6. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES Preschool-1. Nigel is the youngest in a crocodile family of champion swimmers and divers. The pressure to be the next champion is [continue reading]
The World Belonged to Us Review
Woodson, Jacqueline. The World Belonged to Us. Leo Espinosa, Illus. Picture Book. PRH/Nancy Paulsen, 05/2022. 32pp. Picture Book. $18.99. 78-0-3995-4549-8. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-5. This uplifting picture book opens with a diverse group of schoolchildren running out [continue reading]
A Pandemic Is Worldwide Review
Thomson, Sarah L., A Pandemic Is World Wide. Taia Morley, Illus. Let’s Read and Find Out Science Series, Level 2. Non-Fiction. Harper, 02/2022. 38pp. $17.99 978-0-06-308626-5. ADDITIONAL. GRADES 1-3. What is a pandemic? This title [continue reading]
Choosing Brave Review
Joy, Angela. Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement. Janelle Washington, Illus. Picture Book. Roaring Brook, 09/2022. 64pp. $19.99. 978-1-250-22095-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 4-8. Mamie Till-Mobley’s brave decision to hold an open-casket [continue reading]
Ants Storytime – Revised
Ants Storytime – Revised Ants are a fun insect for preschoolers to learn about since most of them have seen ants on the sidewalk. For an art project, make one of these: 10 Preschool Ant [continue reading]
Diving Deep Review
Cusolito, Michelle. Diving Deep: Using Machines to Explore the Ocean. Nicole Wong, Illus. Non-fiction. Charlesbridge, 06/2022. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-1- 62354-293-1. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES 2-5. Humans have many ways to explore the ocean depths, depending on [continue reading]
Maisy Goes on a Nature Walk Review
Cousins, Lucy. Maisy Goes on a Nature Walk. Lucy Cousins, Illus. Picture Book. Maisy First Experiences Series. Candlewick, 05/2022. [26]pp. $14.99. 978-1- 5362-2424-5. ADDITIONAL. GRADES PRE-K. Maisy and friends go for a walk, discovering some [continue reading]