Michalak, Jamie. Hazel the Handful. Matt Myers, Illus. Candlewick, 04/2025. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3119-9. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. Hazel is a small terrier who loves their human Bea, but is unhappy when a new [continue reading]
Tomatoes on Trial Review
Metcalf, Lindsay H. Tomatoes on Trial: The Fruit v. Vegetable Showdown. Edwin Fotheringham, Illus. Calkins Creek, 08/2025. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6626-8053-3. GRADES 2–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In 1886, John Nix imported tomatoes from Bermuda and [continue reading]
You Are a Burst of Color Review
Sook-Hee, Choi. You Are a Burst of Color. Choi Sook-Hee, Illus. Translated from the Korean by Jieun Kiaer and Sarah Kaier. Charlesbridge, 09/2025. [30]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-564-2. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. A Korean child experiences a variety of emotions, each coupled with a color, as the day [continue reading]
Dropbear Review
Bunting, Philip. Dropbear. Philip Bunting, Illus. Charlesbridge, 09/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-726-4. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL. Up in the old gum tree is a gray-haired bear (a Koala) who, the tales say, terrorizes unsuspecting animals by suddenly dropping down on them. Readers will be happy to [continue reading]
Menudo Sunday Review
Águila, María Dolores. Menudo Sunday: A Spanglish Counting Book. Erika Meza, Illus. Dial, 08/2025. [40]pp.Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-46225-6. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING.An extended large family gathers to prepare and eat a traditional menudo dinner in this delightful counting book. The text begins “1 Uno / One [continue reading]
Great Turnout for Puppetry Workshop
The Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California offered the second part of a two-part workshop on puppetry for children’s librarians, conducted by Art Grueneberger of Puppet Art Theater Co. (Puppet Art Theater Co). Held [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, October 10, 2025
ACL Meeting Friday, October 10, 2025: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! On October 10 we’ll be taking a field trip for our monthly meeting. It will take place at Children’s Fairyland [continue reading]
Mychal Threets to Host “Reading Rainbow”
Mychal Threets to Host “Reading Rainbow”: Mychal Threets, former children’s librarian in Fairfield, has been named the new host of the reboot of the popular TV series “Reading Rainbow.” Formerly on PBS, the series will [continue reading]