Review

Carson, Mary Kay. Urban Coyotes. Tom Uhlman, Illus. Scientists in the Field. Clarion, 08/2024. [80]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $21.99. 978-0-06327-147-0. GRADES 4–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL.          In the 1990s coyotes first started showing up in city neighborhoods, and animal control agencies were flooded with anxious complaints. Field scientists formed Chicago’s [continue reading]

Buchet, Nelly. Big Sister, Long Coat. Rachel Katstaller, Illus. NorthSouth, 03/2024. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.95. 978-0-73584-551-0. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. Intending the best day ever, a smiling, freckled, curly-haired teen sister and a rosy-cheeked, light-brown haired younger sister head out into an urban environment. The younger child [continue reading]

Brunelle, Lynn. Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall. Jason Chin, Illus. Neal Porter, 06/2024. [48]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-82345-228-6. GRADES Kindergarten–4. OUTSTANDING.          Readers follow an elderly blue whale as she takes her last meal, expires, and sinks to the sea floor. What happens [continue reading]

Henderson, Judith. Becca the Brave: Becca and Benj. Amy Jindra, Illus. Becca the Brave;bk. 1. Reycraft, 06/2024. 48pp. Fiction. Trade $15.95. 978-147887-595-6. Paper $9.95. 978-1-47888-793-5. GRADES 1–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Best friends Benj and Becca celebrate [continue reading]

Dodd, Emma. Dream Big. Emma Dodd, Illus. Templar, 04/2024. 24pp. Picture Book. Trade$17.99. 978-1-53623-600-2. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL. With tender words that express love and appreciation, an adult lion encourages a little lion to try new [continue reading]

Montanari, Eva. What Does Little Crocodile Say at the Birthday Party? Eva Montanari, Illus. Little Crocodile; bk. 4. Tundra, 04/2024. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-77488-157-6. GRADES Baby/Toddler–Kindergarten. HIGH ADDITIONAL.      Little crocodile enjoys fun and [continue reading]

Lynas, Em. Goat and the Stoat and the Boat, The. Matt Hunt, Illus. Nosy Crow, 04/2024. [28]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 979-8-88777-052-9. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.        A stoat floats by on a boat, and a [continue reading]

Lunde, Darrin. Dinosaurs Can Be Small. Ariel Landy, Illus. Charlesbridge, 09/2024. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-330-3. GRADES Kindergarten–3. ADDITIONAL. Six small prehistoric creatures (technically, not all are dinosaurs) are described in simple but clear terms [continue reading]