Pinkney, Andrea Davis. And She Was Loved: Toni Morrison’s Life in Stories. Daniel Minter, Illus. Hachette /Little Brown, 01/2025. 48pp. Biography. Trade $18.99. 978-0-3161-8236-2. GRADES Kindergarten–Adult. OUTSTANDING. This extraordinary poetic tribute to Morrison is perhaps [continue reading]
Wiggle and Buzz Review
Mole, Simon. Wiggle and Buzz: My First Book of Bugs. Adam Ming, Illus. Candlewick, 08/2025. 76pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-5362-3887-7. GRADES 2–4. ADDITIONAL. A wide variety of bugs are introduced to beginning readers via short [continue reading]
Ellis Island Passover Review
Moss, Marissa. Ellis Island Passover. Marissa Moss, Illus. Creston, 01/2025. 32pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-9543-5432-6. GRADES Kindergarten–3. ADDITIONAL. In this pen-and-ink picture book, Marissa Moss gives us a Passover tale in which the central [continue reading]
Happy Passover, Edie Rose Review
Preble, Joy. Happy Passover, Edie Rose. Valeria Cis, Illus. Kar-Ben, 01/2025. 32pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 979-8-7656-2994-9. GRADES Kindergarten–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Every year, Edie Rose in Apt 701 prepares a Passover for everyone in the [continue reading]
No More Mr. Mice Guy Review
Ross, Fiona. No More Mr. Mice Guy. Fiona Ross, Illus. Tiger Tales, 7/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-16643-0074-3. GRADES Kindergarten–2. ADDITIONAL. Squeak, a small mouse with a bow tie, wins a slimy prize from [continue reading]
Home Is a Wish Review
Kuo, Julia. Home Is a Wish. Julia Kuo, Illus. Roaring Brook, 02/2025. 32pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-2508-8132-8. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. A young Asian child navigates moving to a new place with their family and [continue reading]
Seven Skies All at Once Review
Kooser, Ted. Seven Skies All at Once. Matt Myers, Illus. Candlewick, 07/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-2900-4. GRADES Preschool–3. ADDITIONAL. In Seven Skies All at Once, two brown-skinned children express their perspectives on the [continue reading]
Pencil Review
Kim, Hye-Eun. Pencil. Hye-Eun Kim, Illus. Astra/TOON, 03/2025. [48]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-662-66553-0. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. This stunning wordless story follows colored pencil shavings that become leaves, a forest, and finally a resplendent world [continue reading]