Frost, Helen. Mighty Pollinators, The. Rick Lieder, Illus. Candlewick, 03/2024. [24]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-2910-3. GRADES 1–4. ADDITIONAL. Beautifully detailed, close-up photographs pair with flowing poems to introduce nine types of pollinators and their importance [continue reading]
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Ava Lin, Best Friend! Review
Fang, Vicky. Ava Lin, Best Friend!. Vicky Fang, Illus. Ava Lin; bk. 1. Candlewick, 04/2024. 96pp. Reader. Trade $16.99. 978-1-5362-2969-1. Paper $5.99. 978-1536237269. GRADES Kindergarten–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In this new early chapter book series, Chinese [continue reading]
Great Gusts: Winds of the World and the Science Behind Them Review
Crowder, Melanie. Great Gusts: Winds of the World and the Science Behind Them. Khoa Le, Illus. Addl. Creator Megan Benedict. Candlewick/Mit Kids, 03/2024. [39]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-2451-1. GRADES 2–5. ADDITIONAL. Various poetic forms are [continue reading]
Look What I Found at the Beach Review
Butterfield, Moira. Look What I Found at the Beach. Jesús Verona, Illus. Candlewick/Nosy Crow, 06/2022. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $15.99. 978-1-5362-2397-2. GRADES 2–4. ADDITIONAL. Three children spend a day at the beach, discovering wildlife and seashells. [continue reading]
Hat Cat Review
Wilson, Troy. Hat Cat. Eve Coy, Illus. Candlewick, 02/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-1366-9. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. HIGH ADDITIONAL. An old man and a stray kitten he named Hat become friends, and they share everything, [continue reading]
First Day of May Review
Moreira, Henrique Coser. First Day of May, The. Henrique Coser Moreira, Illus. Levine Querido, 03/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $15.99. 978-1-64614-382-5. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL. Moreira’s wordless Portuguese import follows a young child (pink skin, black [continue reading]
Dakota Crumb & the Secret Bookshop Review
Michalak, Jamie. Dakota Crumb & the Secret Bookshop: A Tiny Treasure Hunt. Kelly Murphy, Illus. Candlewick, 05/2023. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-2330-9. GRADES Kindergarten–2. ADDITIONAL. Upon the request of her cousin Julien, little mouse [continue reading]
Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice Review
Lapera, Anna. Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice. Levine Querido, 03/2024. 326pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-64614-371-9. GRADES 6–9. ADDITIONAL. Mani Semilla, a twelve-year-old “Chinese-Filipino-American-Guatemalan,” learns about her family’s heritage and how to speak up for [continue reading]