Yuksel, M. O. Sami’s Special Gift: An Eid al-Adha Story. Hüseyin Sönmezay, Illus. Charlesbridge, 04/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-6235-4296-2. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Every year, Sami celebrates Eid al-Adha with his Dede (the [continue reading]
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Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen Review
Tahmaseb, Ryan Bani. Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen. Fateme Mokhles, Illus. Charlesbridge, 07/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-6235-4381-5. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. First grader Rostam and his Maman have lived in the US for three months [continue reading]
She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an Unlikely Paleontologist Review
Stemple, Heidi E. Y. She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an Unlikely Paleontologist. Emily Paik, Illus. Charlesbridge, 07/2024. [40]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-6235-4328-0. GRADES 2–5. ADDITIONAL. This nonfiction picture book biography looks at the early life [continue reading]
Clack, Clack! SMACK! A Cherokee Stickball Story Review
Sorell, Traci. Clack, Clack! SMACK! A Cherokee Stickball Story. Joseph Erb, Illus. Charlesbridge, 08/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-6235-4193-4. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In this picture book about sports and teamwork, the Eagles (boys) [continue reading]
Kareem Between Review
Safadi, Shifa Saltagi. Kareem Between. Penguin Random House/G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 09/2024. 324pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-5936-9926-3. GRADES 3–7. OUTSTANDING. Kareem is a Syrian American seventh grader who loves American football more than anything, but [continue reading]
All About Color Review
Rusch, Elizabeth. All About Color. Elizabeth Goss, Illus. All About Noticing. Charlesbridge, 03/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-6235-4353-2. GRADES Kindergarten–3. ADDITIONAL. In this follow-up to All About Nothing (2023), Rusch and Goss team up [continue reading]
Quantum! Review
Edge, Christopher. Quantum!: The Strange Science of the Smallest Stuff in the Universe.Paul Daviz, Illus. Candlewick, 10/2024. 45pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-3762-7.GRADES 3–6. ADDITIONAL Quantum physics is broken down and explained to elementary age readers [continue reading]
Robbery Review
Camp, Joaquín. Robbery, The. Joaquín Camp, Illus. Berbay, 05/2024. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-9226-1070-6. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. Argentinian artist and storyteller Joaquín Camp introduces us to a trio of would-be thieves who intend to tunnel their way into a bank. Things start off well, but [continue reading]