Penny Peck

Leung, Julie. Truth About Dragons, The. Hanna Cha, Illus. Henry Holt, 08/2023. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-250-82058-7. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING.        An Asian mother tells her son a story about dragons, where he begins his [continue reading]

Hillenbrand, Will. Voice in the Hollow, The. Will Hillenbrand, Illus. Holiday House, 10/2023. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-8234-3681-1. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING.   During a snowstorm, Hubert (a young mouse) takes a shortcut home through the [continue reading]

Hest, Amy. Billy & Rose: Just the Way They Are. Kady MacDonald Denton, Illus. Billy & Rose; bk. 2. Candlewick, 10/2023. 42pp. Reader. Trade $16.99. 978-1-5362-1420-8. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL.      In this sequel to Billy & [continue reading]

Bailey, Jenn. Henry, Like Always. Mika Song, Illus. Chronicle, 03/2023. 40pp. Fiction. Trade $14.99. 978-1-7972-1389-7. GRADES 1–4. OUTSTANDING.      Henry likes school but doesn’t like it when the schedule changes or things are not done as [continue reading]

Aurora, Uncle Ian. Dance. Natalia Moore, Illus. Flowerpot, 11/2023. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $16.99. 978-1-4867-2775-9. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL.       Children of various races, cultures, genders, and abilities (one uses a wheelchair) perform various dances from [continue reading]