Jackson, Mick. We’re Moving House. Rashin Kheiriyeh, Illus. Candlewick, 02/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3892-1. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING. In the tradition of literal wordplay made popular by the Amelia Bedelia series, We’re Moving House [continue reading]
Terror Birds Review
Gramson, Hannah. Terror Birds: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read About Prehistoric Beasts. Lerner, 08/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765669075. Paper $9.99. 979-8765684719. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Ground Sloths: [continue reading]
Megalodon Review
Gramson, Hannah. Megalodon: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read About Prehistoric Beasts. Lerner, 08/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765669051. Paper $9.99. 979-8765684696. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Ground Sloths: A [continue reading]
Ground Sloths Review
Gramson, Hannah. Ground Sloths: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read About Prehistoric Beasts. Lerner, 08/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765669044. Paper $9.99. 979-8765684689. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Pictures and short sentences [continue reading]
Witch in the Tower Review
Sardà, Júlia. Witch in the Tower, The. Júlia Sardà, Illus. Candlewick Studio, 09/2025. 64pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-5362-4301-7. GRADES 4–7. OUTSTANDING. Carmela feels left out and sad that her new friends and older [continue reading]
Rose Bargain Review
Peyton Smith, Sasha. Rose Bargain, The. HarperCollins, 02/2025. 385pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0-06-337252-8. GRADES 8–12. HIGH ADDITIONAL. To save her sister from a mysterious rose bargain with the cruel fairy queen, Ivy Benton joins a [continue reading]
Graciela in the Abyss Review
Medina, Meg. Graciela in the Abyss. Balbusso, Anna and Elena, Illus. Candlewick, 07/2025. 256pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-1945-6. GRADES 4–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Newbery-award-winning author Medina enters the fray of fantasy in her latest middle-grade novel. [continue reading]
Call Me Gray Review
Larsen, Andrew. Call Me Gray. Tallulah Fontaine, Illus. Addl. Creator Bells Larsen. Kids Can, 10/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $21.99. 978-1-5253-1135-2. GRADES Kindergarten–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Every winter Gray and their dad create an ice rink, [continue reading]