CLA’S BEATTY AWARD ANNOUNCED: The California Library Association announced its annual Beatty Award, given to a children’s or teen book that promotes awareness of California and its people. This year’s winner is Wake, Sleepy One: [continue reading]
April 2023
Bo and the Little Lie Review
Smith, Elliott. Bo and the Little Lie. Subi Bosa, Illus. Bo at the Buzz Series; bk. 3. Lerner, 01/2023. 32pp. Reader. GRADES 1 – 2. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-7616-2. Paper $ 9.99. 978-1-7284-8630-7. ADDITIONAL. Please see [continue reading]
Bo and the Community Garden Review
Smith, Elliott. Bo and the Community Garden. Subi Bosa, Illus. Bo at the Buzz Series; bk. 2. Lerner, 01/2023. 32pp. Reader. GRADES 1 – 2. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-7617-9. Paper $9.99. 978-1-7284-8631-4. ADDITIONAL. Please see Bo [continue reading]
Bo and the Basketball Game Review
Smith, Elliott. Bo and the Basketball Game. Subi Bosa, Illus. Bo at the the Buzz Series; bk. 1. Lerner, 01/2023. 32pp. Reader. GRADES 1 – 2. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-7613-1. Paper $9.99. 978-1-7284-8627-7. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: [continue reading]
Jada Sticks With It Review
Schuh, Mari. Jada Sticks With It: a Story About Determination Mike Byrne, Illus. Early Bird Stories: Building Character. Series Lerner, 01/2023. 32pp. Picture Book. Preschool – 1. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-7639-1. Paper $ 8.99. 978-1-7284-7843-2. ADDITIONAL. [continue reading]
Idil Steps In Review
Schuh, Mari. Idil Steps In: a Story About Respect. Mike Byrne, Illus. Early Bird Stories: Building Character Series. Lerner, 01/2023. 32pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 1. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-7638-4. Paper $ 8.99. 978-1-7284-7842-5. ADDITIONAL. [continue reading]
Justin Keeps it Fair Review
Johnson, Kristin. Justin Keeps it Fair: A Story About Fairness. Mike Byrne, Illus. Early Bird Stories Series: Building Character. Lerner, 01/2023. 32pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 1. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-7636-0. Paper $ 8.99. 978-1-7284-7839-5. [continue reading]
Just Jerry Review
Pinkney, Jerry. Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life. Jerry Pinkney, Illus. Little, Brown, 01/2023. 146pp. Biography. GRADES 4 – 8. $17.99. 978-0-316-38385-1. OUTSTANDING. This warm memoir by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney describes his youth [continue reading]