Review

Crowe, Caroline. Our Incredible Library Book, and the Wonderful Journeys It Took. John Joseph, Illus. Floris, 04/2023. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.95. 978-1-78250-741-3. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.         The many journeys of one library book are [continue reading]

Carlson-Berne, Emma. Ghost Hunters. Lightning Bolt Books: That’s Scary!. Lerner, 08/2023. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-9115-8. Paper $9.99. 979-8765603291. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL.         SERIES REVIEW: Using a very simple text and just a few vague [continue reading]

Bernstein, Ariel. You Go First. Marc Rosenthal, Illus. S&S/Paula Wiseman, 06/2023. [44]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6659-1151-1. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.        Friends Cat and Duck arrive at the playground and see the new corkscrew slide—are [continue reading]

Sullivan, Kathryn D. How to Spacewalk: Step-by-Step with Shuttle Astronauts. Michael J. Rosen, Illus. Addl. Creators Michael J. Rosen. Mit Kids, 4/2023. 45pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-5362-2621-8. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. Readers hear from astronaut Kathryn [continue reading]

Schaefer, Lola M. Geology. Druscilla Santiago, Illus. Hands-On Science. Charlesbridge, 10/2023. [38]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $16.99. 978-1-62354-244-3. GRADES Kindergarten–2. OUTSTANDING. How often are authors able to make a science book, especially one about geology, exciting and [continue reading]

Parrott-Ryan, Maria. Mysterious Glowing Mammals: An Unexpected Discovery Sparks a Scientific Investigation. Lerner/Millbrook, 9/2023. 56pp. Nonfiction. Trade $33.32. 978-1-7284-6041-3. GRADES 5–8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. How and why do scientists decide to study something? Readers will see [continue reading]

Eggers, Dave. Eyes and the Impossible, The. Shawn Harris, Illus. Knopf, 05/2023. 256pp.Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5247-6420-3. GRADES 2–6. OUTSTANDING. This fast-paced read follows the adventures of Johannes, a free dog and a fast dog, who [continue reading]

Waters, Charles. Mascot. Addl. Creators Traci Sorell. Charlesbridge, 09/2023. 256pp.Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-380-8. GRADES 5–9. OUTSTANDING. This novel in verse by Native American award-winning authors Sorell and Waters follows six students living in a DC [continue reading]