Hoffman, Jilanne. Ocean’s Heart, The: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life. Khoa Le, Illus. Lerner/Millbrook, 03/2026. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 979-8-7656-4346-4. GRADES 2–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. The tiniest, most important life forms in the ocean are [continue reading]
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Hits That Changed History Review
Morall-Baker, Dr. Monica B. Hits That Changed History. American Achievements. Lerner, 01/2026. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-8888-5. Paper $10.99. 979-8-3480-2873-2. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Connected by Margaret J. Goldstein for series review. [continue reading]
Conquering Polio Review
Goldstein, Margaret J. Conquering Polio: America’s Fight to End Polio Epidemics. American Achievements. Lerner, 01/2026. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-8889-2. Paper $10.99. 979-8-3480-2874-9. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Connected by Margaret J. Goldstein [continue reading]
Connected Review
Goldstein, Margaret J. Connected: America’s Role in Building the Internet. American Achievements. Lerner, 01/2026. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8-7656-8885-4. Paper $10.99. 979-8-3480-2870-1. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: The eight titles of the American Achievements series [continue reading]
Dear Acorn, (Love Oak) Review
Sidman, Joyce. Dear Acorn, (Love Oak): Letter Poems to Friends. Melissa Sweet, Illus. Clarion, 09/2025. 40pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-0-3583-3476-7. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. A moving collection of epistolary (letter) poems of interrelated everyday objects [continue reading]
Sundust Review
Peña, Zeke. Sundust. Zeke Peña, Illus. Kokila, 08/05/2025. 48pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-0-5937-0011-2. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. Two curious siblings with tawny skin explore the desert beyond their backyard wall, discovering the beauty of their [continue reading]
Curious Life of Cecilia Payne Review
Alary, Laura. Curious Life of Cecilia Payne: Discovering the Stuff of Stars, The. Yas Imamura, Illus. Incredible Lives for Young Readers. Eerdmans, 01/2026. [56]pp. Biography. Trade $19.99. 978-0-8028-5515-2. GRADES 3–5. OUTSTANDING. Born in England in [continue reading]
Library in the Woods Review
Ramsey, Calvin Alexander. Library in the Woods, The. R. Gregory Christie, Illus. Lerner /Carolrhoda, 08/2025. [32]pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-5415-9912-3. GRADES 2–5. OUTSTANDING. When a poor Black farmer gives up his rural farm in 1959 [continue reading]