Painter, Taryn. Gem for a Slice, A. Kale Lewis, Illus. Phonics Fun Decodables: Level 2, Book 14. Lerner, 08/2024. 16pp. Reader. PLB $27.99. 979-8765640265. Paper $8.99. 979-8765640821. GRADES Kindergarten–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Dad [continue reading]
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Beach Day Review
Painter, Taryn. Beach Day. Linda Thai, Illus. Phonics Fun Decodables: Level 2, Book 18. Lerner, 08/2024. 16pp. Reader. PLB $27.99. 979-8765640302. Paper $8.99. 979-8765640869. GRADES Kindergarten–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Dad Is at Bat [continue reading]
Dad Is at Bat Review
Sutro, Robert. Dad Is at Bat. Beilin Xu, Illus. Phonics Fun Decodables: Level 1, Book 6. Lerner, 08/2024. 16pp. Reader. Trade $27.99. 979-8765640005. PLB $8.99. 979-8765640562. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Libraries or classrooms looking [continue reading]
Arctic Fox on the Move Review
Peters, Katie. Arctic Fox on the Move. Pull Ahead Readers: Let’s Look at Polar Animals—Nonfiction. Lerner, 08/2024. 16pp. Reader. PLB $27.99. 979-8765626269. Paper $8.99. 979-8765629291. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: The Pull Ahead Readers series consists of sets of paired titles. Half of the titles are designated as [continue reading]
Golem Crafters Review
Cohen, Emi Watanabe. Golem Crafters. Levine Querido, 11/2024. 264pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-64614-269-9. GRADES 5–8. ADDITIONAL. Faye (eleven) and Shiloh (thirteen) suddenly go to New York to spend spring break with a grandfather they have never met. There, they learn what golems are, how [continue reading]
Violin of Hope Review
Schwartz, Ella. Violin of Hope. Juliana Oakley, Illus. Kar-Ben, 11/2024. 32pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 979-8765604199. GRADES 1–5. ADDITIONAL. Based on true stories of violins that have been rescued and refurbished after being stolen from Jews during the Holocaust, this book opens with digital artwork showing a [continue reading]
House Before Falling Into the Sea Review
Wang, Ann Suk. House Before Falling Into the Sea, The. Hanna Cha, Illus. Dial Books, 03/2024. 40pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-53015-3. GRADES 2–4. OUTSTANDING. Kyung struggles to accept her parents’ decision to welcome desperate refugees fleeing North Korea into their coastal home, a location known as [continue reading]
Power to the Parasites Review
Wood, Chelsea L. Power to the Parasites. Dave Mottram, Illus. Henry Holt/Godwin, 11/2024. 80pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-250-83398-3. GRADES 4–8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Discover a fascinating secret world, unknown to most, but mined by Hollywood horror writers. Hidden just below the surface, in your home, your food, your [continue reading]