Smith, Charles R., Jr. Black Diamond Kings: Heroes of Negro League Baseball. Adrian Brandon, Illus. Candlewick,05/2025. [32]pp. Poetry. Trade $18.99. 978-1-53622-535-8. GRADES 2–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Dynamic, colorful illustrations and lively poems introduce a new generation to a lineup of Negro League legends. Each spread includes a [continue reading]
Safe Crossing Review
Percival, Kari. Safe Crossing. Kari Percival, Illus. Chronicle, 01/25. [48]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-7972-1456-6. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING. On a wet night in spring, a biracial family becomes a crossing crew—safely ushering migrating amphibians across a road. Richly layered digital prints in purples and yellows capture the [continue reading]
Corals Review
Schwartz, Heather E. Corals: Ocean Engineers. Lightning Bolt Books: Ecosystem Engineers. Lerner, 01/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765647622. Paper $9.99. 979-8765662038. GRADES 2–4. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Alligators: Wetland Engineers by Heather E. Schwartz [continue reading]
Beavers Review
Schwartz, Heather E. Beavers: Freshwater Engineers. Lightning Bolt Books: Ecosystem Engineers. Lerner, 01/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765647615. Paper $9.99. 979-8765662021. GRADES 2–4. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Alligators: Wetland Engineers by Heather E. Schwartz [continue reading]
Alligators Review
Schwartz, Heather E. Alligators: Wetland Engineers. Lightning Bolt Books: Ecosystem Engineers. Lerner, 01/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765647608. Paper $9.99. 979-8765662014. GRADES 2–4. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Can animals change their environment? This series provides specific [continue reading]
Get Moving Review
Sanderson, Whitney. Get Moving: Learn About Healthy Movement With Sesame Street. Sesame Street Self-Care. Lerner, 01/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8765643709. Paper $9.99. 979-8765662403. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see: Be a Friend by [continue reading]
Big Feelings Review
Sanderson, Whitney. Big Feelings: Learn Healthy Ways to Manage Emotions With Sesame Street. Sesame Street Self-Care. Lerner, 01/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8765643716. Paper $9.99. 979-8765662410. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see: Be a [continue reading]
Be a Friend Review
Sanderson, Whitney. Be a Friend: Learn about Healthy Friendships with Sesame Street. Sesame Street Self-Care. Lerner, 01/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8765643730. Paper $9.99. 979-8765662434. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Sesame Street and Lerner’s collaboration [continue reading]