Aronson, Katelyn. Poo-Dunit? A Forest Floor Mystery. Stephanie Laberis, Illus. Candlewick, 04/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 1. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-1637-0. Mouse, disgusted by a stinky pile of poo that appeared outside [continue reading]
Door of No Return Review
Alexander, Kwame. Door of No Return, The. Little, Brown, 09/2022. 398 [+20]pp. Fiction. GRADES 5 – 8. OUTSTANDING. Trade $17.99. 978-0-316-44186-5. In his familiar verse style, Alexander invites us into twelve-year-old Kofi Offin’s life in [continue reading]
Pumpkin and Me Review
Acosta, Alicia. Pumpkin and Me. Merce Gali, Illus. Translated from the Spanish by Laura Victoria Fielden. NubeOcho, 04/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES: Preschool – 1. ADDITIONAL. Trade $15.99. 978-84-17673-92-5. One day Pumpkin, a really old, [continue reading]
YA Novelist Convention Set for Feb. 11th
Hippos Storytime – Revised
Hippos – Revised Hippos are a fun animal to learn about. For a craft project, make one of these suggestions: Fun Hippopotamus Crafts for Kids · Craftwhack Berkes, Marianne. Over in the Grasslands. Using [continue reading]
Imagination Storytime – Revised
Imagination – Revised Using one’s imagination is a fun concept often exhibited in picture book stories. A prime example is Crockett Johnson’s Harold and the Purple Crayon. For a craft project, allow children to make [continue reading]
Spanish Book Faire on Friday, Feb. 3rd
Want to purchase Spanish and bilingual books? Come to Bibliotecas Para La Gente Book Fair on Friday, Feb 3rd, 10am to 5pm, Bernal Heights branch of SFPL, 500 Cortland Ave, SF. https://www.bibliotecasparalagente.org/news-and-events
Outstanding! January 2023
Outstanding Books of the Month – January 2023 Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ at our previous meeting and nominated for our year-end Distinguished List. You can see [continue reading]