Ferry, Beth. Crab & Snail: The Tidal Pool of Cool. Jared Chapman, Illus. Crab & Snail Series; bk. 2. Harper Alley, 09/2022. 64pp. Graphic. GRADES 1 – 2. $12.99. 978-0-06-296216-4. ADDITIONAL. Seashore pals Crab and [continue reading]
My Nest of Silence Review
Faulkner, Matt. My Nest of Silence. Matt Faulkner, Illus. Atheneum, 10/2022. 373pp. Fiction. GRADES 5-8. $18.99. 978-1-5344-7762-9. OUTSTANDING. In alternating chapters from two perspectives, Mari and Mak tell the story of when their family was [continue reading]
Something About Grandma Review
De Regil, Tania. Something About Grandma. Tania De Regil, Illus. Candlewick, 08/2022. [40]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Kindergarten – 3. $18.99. 978-1-5362-0194-9. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Julia visits her grandma, who lives in Mexico, and experiences her grandma’s [continue reading]
Tiptoe Tiger Review
Clarke, Jane. Tiptoe Tiger. Britta Teckentrup, Illus. Candlewick/Nosy Crow, 11/2022. [24]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 2. $17.99. 978-1-5362-2750-5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In this interactive picture book, a tiger cub wants to play before bedtime, but [continue reading]
Laurie Halse Anderson Awarded 2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Laureate
Laurie Halse Anderson Awarded 2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Laureate: The Swedish Arts Council has chosen American young adult author Laurie Halse Anderson the 2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Laureate. Anderson is the first American to [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, March 10 over Zoom
ACL Meeting Friday, March 10, 2023: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, March 10, 2023, from 9:30am-Noon over Zoom. Mika will send out [continue reading]
Tigers Storytime – Revised
Tigers – Revised There are many fun picture books on tigers, and a tiger-themed storytime can describe how tigers are from India, not Africa. For a craft project, make tiger paperbag puppets: 11 Majestic Tiger [continue reading]
Llamas Storytime – Revised
Llamas – Revised Llamas are a fun animal to learn about, best known to preschoolers in Anna Dewdney’s series that began with Llama Llama Red Pajama. For a preschool craft, make rocking llamas using [continue reading]