One Big Open Sky by Lesa Cline-Ransome Burtinshaw, Julie. The Freedom of Jenny. Larson, Kirby. Hattie Big Sky. Lassieur, Allison. Journey to a Promised Land. Park, Linda Sue. Prairie Lotus. Rhodes, Jewell Parker. Will’s Race [continue reading]
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Jellyfish Scientist Review
Cusolito, Michelle. Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas. Ellen Rooney, Illus. Charlesbridge, 04/2025. 32pp. Biography. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-581-9.GRADES 2–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. At the turn of the twentieth century, little was known about jellyfish. [continue reading]
Slam Dunk Review
Doeden, Matt. Slam Dunk: The Shot That Changed the Game. Millbrook, 03/2025. [68]pp. Nonfiction. PLB $34.65. 979-8765626801. GRADES 3–6. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A slam dunk is one of the most exciting moments in sports, but is [continue reading]
Horse Breeds Review
Krenn, Cara. Horse Breeds. Lightning Bolt Books—Horse Lover’s Library. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626054. Paper $9.99. 979-8765628898. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Baby Horses by Lisa Idzikowski for series review. [continue reading]
Horse Sports Review
Idzikowski, Lisa. Horse Sports. Lightning Bolt Books—Horse Lover’s Library. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626061. Paper $9.99. 979-8765628904. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Baby Horses by Lisa Idzikowski for series review. [continue reading]
Baby Horses Review
Idzikowski, Lisa. Baby Horses. Lightning Bolt Books—Horse Lover’s Library. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626047. Paper $9.99. 979-8765628881. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Baby Horses is one of six books in the Horse [continue reading]
Spring Board Book Round-up, Part 1
Spring Board Book Round-up, Part I New Original Board Books McQuinn, Anna. Leo at the Farmers Market. Illus. by Ruth Hearson. Charlesbridge, 05/2025. “Leo Can” series, bk. 11. [18p.] $8.99. 978-1-62354-409-6. Toddler Leo and [continue reading]