Yolen, Jane. Sea Dragons. Celia Lowenthal, Illus. Monsters of Fife: Book 1. Charlesbridge, 06/2025. 111pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-473-7. GRADES 3–6. ADDITIONAL. The place: Scotland. The time: 1880s. The action: monsters causing problems. As the [continue reading]
Cassi and the House of Memories Review
Stuart, Dean. Cassi and the House of Memories. Dean Stuart, Illus. Penguin Random House /Viking, 02/2025. [272]pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-0-593-35112-3. Paper $14.99. 978-0-593-35113-0. GRADES 3–6. OUTSTANDING. When Cassi’s grandfather, Charlie, wanders into the woods, [continue reading]
Don’t Trust Fish Review
Sharpson, Neil. Don’t Trust Fish. Dan Santat, Illus. Dial, 04/2025. 40pp. Picture Book. PLB $18.99. 978-0593616673. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Fish are not friends in this silly, not quite nature guide. Sharpson introduces different animal [continue reading]
String Ball Review
Monroe, Chris. String Ball. Chris Monroe, Illus. Lerner/Carolrhoda, 05/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 979-8765611517. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. What happens when a small black kitten finds a bright red string ball? Find out in this [continue reading]
Everything is Poison Review
McCullough, Joy. Everything Is Poison. Dutton, 01/2025. 304pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0-593-85587-4. GRADES 9–12. OUTSTANDING. An exploration of the morality of using poison as a defensive weapon for desperate women is a premise that demands [continue reading]
Concrete Mixers Review
Wagner, Zelda. Concrete Mixers: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read about Construction Vehicles. Lerner, 01/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765647820. Paper $9.99. 979-8765662205. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Backhoes by [continue reading]
Bulldozers Review
Wagner, Zelda. Bulldozers: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read about Construction Vehicles. Lerner, 01/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765647813. Paper $9.99. 979-8765662199. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Backhoes by Zelda [continue reading]
Backhoes Review
Wagner, Zelda. Backhoes: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read about Construction Vehicles. Lerner, 01/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765647806. Paper $9.99. 979-8765662182. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: The titles in this series [continue reading]