Christou, Bethany. Nervous Nigel. Bethany Christou, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick/Templar, 07/2022. [32]pp. $18.99. 978-1-5362-2386-6. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES Preschool-1. Nigel is the youngest in a crocodile family of champion swimmers and divers. The pressure to be the next champion is [continue reading]
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The World Belonged to Us Review
Woodson, Jacqueline. The World Belonged to Us. Leo Espinosa, Illus. Picture Book. PRH/Nancy Paulsen, 05/2022. 32pp. Picture Book. $18.99. 78-0-3995-4549-8. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-5. This uplifting picture book opens with a diverse group of schoolchildren running out [continue reading]
A Pandemic Is Worldwide Review
Thomson, Sarah L., A Pandemic Is World Wide. Taia Morley, Illus. Let’s Read and Find Out Science Series, Level 2. Non-Fiction. Harper, 02/2022. 38pp. $17.99 978-0-06-308626-5. ADDITIONAL. GRADES 1-3. What is a pandemic? This title [continue reading]
Choosing Brave Review
Joy, Angela. Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement. Janelle Washington, Illus. Picture Book. Roaring Brook, 09/2022. 64pp. $19.99. 978-1-250-22095-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 4-8. Mamie Till-Mobley’s brave decision to hold an open-casket [continue reading]
Ants Storytime – Revised
Ants Storytime – Revised Ants are a fun insect for preschoolers to learn about since most of them have seen ants on the sidewalk. For an art project, make one of these: 10 Preschool Ant [continue reading]
Diving Deep Review
Cusolito, Michelle. Diving Deep: Using Machines to Explore the Ocean. Nicole Wong, Illus. Non-fiction. Charlesbridge, 06/2022. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-1- 62354-293-1. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES 2-5. Humans have many ways to explore the ocean depths, depending on [continue reading]
Maisy Goes on a Nature Walk Review
Cousins, Lucy. Maisy Goes on a Nature Walk. Lucy Cousins, Illus. Picture Book. Maisy First Experiences Series. Candlewick, 05/2022. [26]pp. $14.99. 978-1- 5362-2424-5. ADDITIONAL. GRADES PRE-K. Maisy and friends go for a walk, discovering some [continue reading]
Sense of Taste: A First Look Review
Leed, Percy. Sense of Taste: A First Look. Non-fiction. Read for a Better World: Read About Sense Series. Lerner, 08/2022. 24pp. PLB $27.99. 978-1-7284-5918-9, PB $8.99. 978-1-7284-6428-2. ADDITIONAL. GRADES PRE-1. Please see series review for [continue reading]