Lunde, Darrin. Dinosaurs Can Be Small. Ariel Landy, Illus. Charlesbridge, 09/2024. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-330-3. GRADES Kindergarten–3. ADDITIONAL. Six small prehistoric creatures (technically, not all are dinosaurs) are described in simple but clear terms [continue reading]
Egg Incident Review
Hanaor, Ziggy. Egg Incident, The. Daisy Wynter, Illus. Cicada, 04/2024. [72]pp. Graphic. Trade $19.99. 978-1-80066-043-4. GRADES 1–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In this clever graphic novel inspired by the nursery rhyme “Humpty Dumpty,” Humpty’s nephew Humphrey (an [continue reading]
Two Wheels Review
Gibb, David. Two Wheels. Brizida Magro, Illus. Candlewick, 05/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-53623-139-7. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A little boy describes how his father helps him learn to ride a two-wheeled bicycle by [continue reading]
Quickest Bedtime Story Ever! Review
Fitzgerald, Louise. Quickest Bedtime Story Ever!, The. Kate Hindley, Illus. Nosy Crow, 04/2024. [28]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 979-8-88777-051-2. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. An adult animal (maybe a bear?) begins to tell a bedtime story [continue reading]
Super Swifts Review
Anderson, Justin. Super Swifts: Small Birds with Amazing Powers. Clover Robin, Illus. Candlewick, 05/2024. 25pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-53623-148-9. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. This factual look at swifts, small gray birds that fly faster, higher, [continue reading]
Voting Storytime
Voting Storytime For a family storytime, the theme of voting could tie in well with upcoming elections. As part of the storytime, partner with the local League of Women Voters to have a [continue reading]
Two Together Review
Wenzel, Brendan. Two Together. Brendan Wenzel, Illus. Chronicle, 04/2024. [44]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-79720-277-8. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING. Two friends with very different personal perspectives share a romping adventure filled with exuberance masterfully portrayed through a flow of dynamic illustrations and the casual ease of near [continue reading]
Icarus Review
Ancrum, K. Icarus. HarperCollins/HarperTeen, 03/2024. 400pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0-06328-578-1. GRADES 9–Adult. OUTSTANDING. In this Greek myth remix, Icarus is the son of a brilliant art forger who forces him into a life of crime. Fearing exposure, the seventeen-year-old, with black hair and brown eyes, [continue reading]