Clayton, Annette M. JoJo and the Puppy. Carolina Vazquez, Illus. Lerner Stories: JoJo. Lerner, 08/2025. 39pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-2834-8. Paper $9.99. 979-8-7656-2838-6. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: JoJo and the Bake Sale [continue reading]
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JoJo and the Glitter Girls Review
Clayton, Annette M. JoJo and the Glitter Girls. Carolina Vazquez, Illus. Lerner Stories: JoJo. Lerner, 08/2025. 39pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-2836-2. Paper $9.99. 979-8-7656-2840-9. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: JoJo and the Bake [continue reading]
JoJo and the Fashion Show Review
Clayton, Annette M. JoJo and the Fashion Show. Carolina Vazquez, Illus. Lerner Stories: JoJo. Lerner, 08/2025. 39pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-2833-1. Paper $11.99. 979-8-7656-2837-9. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: JoJo and the Bake [continue reading]
JoJo and the Bake Sale Review
Clayton, Annette M. JoJo and the Bake Sale. Carolina Vazquez, Illus. Lerner Stories: JoJo. Lerner, 08/2025. 39pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-2835-5. Paper $9.99. 979-8-7656-2839-3. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Four early chapter books depict JoJo [continue reading]
How to Say Goodbye in Cuban Review
Miyares, Daniel. How to Say Goodbye in Cuban. Daniel Miyares, Illus. Peguin Random House/Schwartz, 09/2025. 233pp. Graphic. Trade $21.99. 978-0-5935-6829-3. Paper $13.99. 978-0-593-56830-9. GRADES 4–8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Carlos is twelve years old as the Cuban [continue reading]
Trouble With Heroes Review
Messner, Kate. Trouble with Heroes, The. Bloomsbury, 04/2025. 356pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5476-1639-8. GRADES 5–8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Twelve-year-old Finn’s dad was a hero in the country’s eyes: a 9/11 first responder before an untimely death [continue reading]
Crumble Review
McClaren, Meredith. Crumble. Andrea Bell, Illus. Little, Brown/Algonquin, 02/2025. 187 [+21]pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-1-5235-3068-7. Paper $12.99. 978-1-64375-316-4. GRADES 3–7. ADDITIONAL. At Om Nom, a family-owned bakery, Emily magically bakes feelings of support into desserts [continue reading]
Every Peach is a Story Review
Masumoto, David Mas. Every Peach Is a Story. Lauren Tamaki, Illus. Addl. Creator Nikiko Masumoto. Abrams, 03/2025. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-9494-8029-0. GRADES Preschool–4. OUTSTANDING. Tamaki’s bright, simple brushstroke illustrations are the perfect backdrop [continue reading]