Walker, David F. Big Jim and the White Boy: An American Classic Reimagined. Marcus Kwame Anderson, Illus. Addl. Creator Isabell Struble, Colorist. Ten Speed Graphic, 10/2024. 282pp. Graphic. Trade $25.99. 978-1-9848-5772-9. GRADES 6–Adult. OUTSTANDING. Through [continue reading]
Map for Falasteen Review
Odeh, Maysa. Map for Falasteen, A: A Palestinian Child’s Search for Home. Aliaa Betawi, Illus. Henry Holt, 10/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-250-89670-4. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. When her teacher shows the class a [continue reading]
Ferris Review
DiCamillo, Kate. Ferris. Candlewick, 03/2024. 226pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-3105-2. GRADES 3–5. OUTSTANDING. Rising fifth grader Ferris is navigating a lot of changes in her family and home. Her aging grandma is beginning to suffer [continue reading]
Bear’s Lost Glasses Review
Timmers, Leo. Bear’s Lost Glasses. Leo Timmers, Illus. Translated from the Dutch by David Colmer. Gecko, 08/2024. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-77657-594-7. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Originally published in Dutch in 2023, this smoothly [continue reading]
World of Dogs Review
Sorosiak, Carlie. World of Dogs, A: A Celebration of Fascinating Facts and Amazing Real-Life Stories for Dog Lovers. Luisa Uribe, Illus. Nosy Crow, 09/2024. 96pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 979-8-88777-096-3. GRADES 1–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Did you [continue reading]
Giant Rays of Hope Review
Newman, Patricia. Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea. Millbrook, 10/2024. 56pp. Nonfiction. PLB $34.65. 979-8765607992. GRADES 4–8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Information on giant manta rays is a key part of this [continue reading]
Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants Review
Hirsch, Rebecca E. Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants, A: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds. Eugenia Nobati, Illus. Zest, 10/2024. 199pp. Nonfiction. PLB $38.65. 978-1-7284-9328-2. GRADES 7–12. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Twenty-five poisonous plants (arranged alphabetically) are described [continue reading]
Teeth: You Only Get Two Sets Review
Gargulakova, Magda. Teeth: You Only Get Two Sets. Marie Urbankova, Illus. Translated from the Czech by Andrew Oakland. Albatros, 11/2024. [22]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $16.95. 978-80-00-07247-0. GRADES 1–4. LOW ADDITIONAL. This relatively simple book covers how [continue reading]