Cusolito, Michelle. Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas. Ellen Rooney, Illus. Charlesbridge, 04/2025. 32pp. Biography. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-581-9.GRADES 2–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. At the turn of the twentieth century, little was known about jellyfish. [continue reading]
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Slam Dunk Review
Doeden, Matt. Slam Dunk: The Shot That Changed the Game. Millbrook, 03/2025. [68]pp. Nonfiction. PLB $34.65. 979-8765626801. GRADES 3–6. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A slam dunk is one of the most exciting moments in sports, but is [continue reading]
Horse Breeds Review
Krenn, Cara. Horse Breeds. Lightning Bolt Books—Horse Lover’s Library. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626054. Paper $9.99. 979-8765628898. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Baby Horses by Lisa Idzikowski for series review. [continue reading]
Horse Sports Review
Idzikowski, Lisa. Horse Sports. Lightning Bolt Books—Horse Lover’s Library. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626061. Paper $9.99. 979-8765628904. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Baby Horses by Lisa Idzikowski for series review. [continue reading]
Baby Horses Review
Idzikowski, Lisa. Baby Horses. Lightning Bolt Books—Horse Lover’s Library. Lerner, 08/2024. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $29.32. 979-8765626047. Paper $9.99. 979-8765628881. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Baby Horses is one of six books in the Horse [continue reading]
Restless Fossil Review
Hershey, Brian. Restless Fossil. Nikki Sumipo, Illus. Camp Whispering Woods. Lerner, 1/2025. 64pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765648407. Paper $12.99. 979-8765649763. GRADES 4–6. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Haunted Deliveries by Amanda Coffin for series review. [continue reading]
Book of Riddles Review
Hershey, Brian. Book of Riddles, The. Vanessa Gutiérrez, Illus. Camp Whispering Woods. Lerner, 1/2025. 64pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765648414. Paper $12.99. 979-8765649770. GRADES 4–6. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Haunted Deliveries by Amanda Coffin for [continue reading]
Lunar Boy Review
Wibowo, Jes. Lunar Boy. Jes Wibowo, Illus. Addl. Creator Cin Wibowo. HarperAlley, 05/2024. 240pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-0-0630-5760-9. Paper $15.99. 978-0-0630-5759-3. GRADES 3–6. OUTSTANDING. Indu, a dark-skinned child with shockingly white hair (very reminiscent of [continue reading]