Henkes, Kevin. Oh, Sal. Kevin Henkes, Illus. HarperCollins/Greenwillow, 09/2022. 123pp. Fiction. GRADES 2 – 5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $16.99. 978-0-06-324492-4. The third book in the Billy Miller series of easy chapter books focuses on younger [continue reading]
Flamingo, The Review
Guojing. Flamingo, The. Guojing, Illus. Random, 09/2022. 142pp. Graphic. GRADES 1 – 5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-12731-5. A little girl visits her Lao Lao (Mandarin for grandmother) and finds a flamingo feather on grandma’s [continue reading]
Adam and His Tuba Review
Gombac, Ziga X. Adam and His Tuba. Maja Kastelic, Illus. Translated from the German by Olivia Hellewell. NorthSouth, 02/2023. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Kindergarten – 3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $18.95. 978-0-7358-4497-1. Young Adam is part [continue reading]
Border Crossings Review
Collard III, Sneed B. Border Crossings. Howard Gray, Illus. Charlesbridge, 01/2023. [32]pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES 1 – 4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-238-2. A male ocelot at the U.S. southern border is in search of a [continue reading]
Only in California Review
Alexander, Heather. Only in California: Weird and Wonderful Facts About the Golden State. Jen Taylor, Illus. The 50 States Series; bk. 1. Wide Eyed Editions, 06/2022. 60pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES 2 – 5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade [continue reading]
Yoga Storytime Ideas
Yoga Storytime Revised January 2023 In recent years several libraries have started a yoga-themed storytime to get the kids moving, focus on their breathing, and allow time to de-stress. These yoga storytimes have proven [continue reading]
I Have a Superpower Review
Curry, Stephen. I Have a Superpower. Geneva Bowers, Illus. Penguin Workshop, 09/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Kindergarten – 3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-38604-0. Although he isn’t the tallest, fastest, or best jumper on the [continue reading]
Good Place Review
Cousins, Lucy. Good Place, A. Lucy Cousins, Illus. Candlewick, 04/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 1. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-2425-2. Cousins’ simple story follows four insects looking for a good place to live. [continue reading]