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]
Twelfth Night Review
Ellinas, Georghia. Twelfth Night. Jane Ray, Illus. Candlewick, 08/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3150-2. GRADES 1–5. ADDITIONAL. This smartly done adaptation of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy can serve as a great introduction to the play’s [continue reading]
How to Make a Picture Book Review
Dolan, Elys. How to Make a Picture Book: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide. Elys Dolan, Illus. Candlewick, 08/2024. [44]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3142-7. GRADES 1–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A worm speaks directly to the reader, giving instructions [continue reading]
One Big Open Sky Review
Cline-Ransome, Lesa. One Big Open Sky. Holiday House, 03/2024. 296pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-8234-5016-9. GRADES 5–10. OUTSTANDING. In 1879, a Black family journeys from Mississippi to Nebraska to obtain their own land through the homestead [continue reading]
Vice Principal Problem Review
Magoon, Kekla. Blue Stars: Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem. Molly Murakami, Illus. Addl. Creator Cynthia Leitich Smith. The Blue Stars. Candlewick, 03/2024. 176pp. Graphic. Trade $22.99. 978-1-5362-0499-5. Paper $12.99. 978-1-5362-2866-3. GRADES 3–6. OUTSTANDING. In [continue reading]
Circuit Review
Jiménez, Francisco. Circuit, The: Graphic Novel. Celia Jacobs, Illus. Adapted by Andrew J. Rostan. Clarion/Harper Collins, 03/2024. 227 [+6]pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-0-3583-4821-4. Paper $15.99. 978-0-3583-4822-1. GRADES 3–7. OUTSTANDING. Adapted from Francisco Jiménez’s 1998 award-winning [continue reading]