Review

Hanaor, Ziggy. Egg Incident, The. Daisy Wynter, Illus. Cicada, 04/2024. [72]pp. Graphic. Trade $19.99. 978-1-80066-043-4. GRADES 1–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL.          In this clever graphic novel inspired by the nursery rhyme “Humpty Dumpty,” Humpty’s nephew Humphrey (an [continue reading]

Gibb, David. Two Wheels. Brizida Magro, Illus. Candlewick, 05/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-53623-139-7. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.      A little boy describes how his father helps him learn to ride a two-wheeled bicycle by [continue reading]

Fitzgerald, Louise. Quickest Bedtime Story Ever!, The. Kate Hindley, Illus. Nosy Crow, 04/2024. [28]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 979-8-88777-051-2. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL.      An adult animal (maybe a bear?) begins to tell a bedtime story [continue reading]

Anderson, Justin. Super Swifts: Small Birds with Amazing Powers. Clover Robin, Illus. Candlewick, 05/2024. 25pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-53623-148-9. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL.         This factual look at swifts, small gray birds that fly faster, higher, [continue reading]

Wenzel, Brendan. Two Together. Brendan Wenzel, Illus. Chronicle, 04/2024. [44]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-79720-277-8. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING. Two friends with very different personal perspectives share a romping adventure filled with exuberance masterfully portrayed through a flow of dynamic illustrations and the casual ease of near [continue reading]

Ancrum, K. Icarus. HarperCollins/HarperTeen, 03/2024. 400pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0-06328-578-1.  GRADES 9–Adult. OUTSTANDING.      In this Greek myth remix, Icarus is the son of a brilliant art forger who forces him into a life of crime. Fearing exposure, the seventeen-year-old, with black hair and brown eyes, [continue reading]

DiCamillo, Kate. Orris and Timble: The Beginning. Carmen Mok, Illus. Orris and Timble; bk. 1. Candlewick, 04/2024. 80pp. Reader. Trade $16.99. 978-1-53622-279-1. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING.     Orris and Timble is an unusual early reader. The story [continue reading]

Capetta, A.R. Hocus and Pocus and the Spell for Home. Charlene Chua, Illus. Hocus and Pocus; bk. 1. Candlewick, 05/2024. 96pp. Fiction. Trade $16.99. 978-1-53622-492-4. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING.     Young adult author A.R. Capetta has successfully [continue reading]