New Flap and Toy Books Educational Insights. The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel and the Golden Acorn. Candlewick, 10/2021. [12p.]. $11.99. 978-1-5362-2273-9. Inspired by the preschool board game, this second board book with flaps stars a [continue reading]
Cat Ninja Read-Alikes
“Cat Ninja” series by Matthew Cody Clanton, Ben. Narwhal series. Escabasse, Sophie. Witches of Brooklyn. Gallagher, John. Max Meow. Green, John Patrick. InvestiGators series. Hosler, Jay. The Way of the Hive: A Honey Bee’s Story. [continue reading]
Six Crimson Cranes
Lim, Elizabeth. Six Crimson Cranes. Knopf, 07/2021. Fiction. 456pp. $18.99, 978-0-593-30091-6, PLB $21.99, 978-0-593-30092-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 7-ADULT. Elizabeth Lim uses East Asian folklore and magic to create a unique retelling of a traditional folktale. A [continue reading]
Butterflies Storytime – Revised
Butterflies Storytime – revised Many of our communities are sites for migrating monarch butterflies, but it is a great insect to focus on for any child. Make these fun butterfly headbands: Butterfly Crown (dltk-kids.com). Burach, [continue reading]
Elephants Storytime
Elephants Storytime There are many great elephant characters in children’s books, including Babar, Horton, Elmer, and Gerald. Here are some other elephant picture books. For a craft project, make elephant paper bag puppets: Paper Bag [continue reading]
DIY: Ocean Week
Do- It- Yourself Programming Ideas: Ocean Week Living in the California, it is important for children to know about the ocean, and how they can help to protect it. Libraries can hold a [continue reading]
School Library Journal and Horn Book Announce Best of 2021 Lists
School Library Journal Names 2021 Best Books: School Library Journal published its annual list of best books for children and teens, naming 139 titles. Check out the choices here: Best Books 2021 | School Library [continue reading]
Girl From the Sea Review
Ostertag, Molly Knox. Girl From the Sea, The. Molly Knox Ostertag, Illus. Graphic. Scholastic/Graphix, 06/2021. 208pp. $24.99. 978-1-338-54058-1, PB $14.99 978-1-338-54057-4. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 7-11. Sixteen-year-old Morgan has a plan: stay quiet and unnoticed, wait until [continue reading]