Outstanding Books of the Month – March 2024 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]
March 2024
Author Laurent de Brunhoff Dies
Author/Illustrator Laurent de Brunhoff Dies at Age 98: Laurent de Brunhoff has died at age 98, in late March 2024. He continued the Babar the Elephant series of children’s picture books begun by his father [continue reading]
Farmers Storytime – Revised
Farmers Storytime – Revised Farmers are essential to our lives, yet many children may not be aware of what they do. This theme is fun but also introduces these essential community helpers. You could also [continue reading]
Imani Finds the Right Notes Review
Lewis, Cicely. Imani Finds the Right Notes. Anastasia Magloire William, Illus. Hair Magic. Lerner, 01/2024. 40pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 978-1-7284-8689-5. Paper $9.99. 979-8765624227. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Imani and the Great Hair [continue reading]
Aaron Donald vs. Reggie White: Who Would Win? Review
Stabler, David. Aaron Donald vs. Reggie White: Who Would Win? Lerner Sports: All-Star Smackdown. Lerner, 08/2023. 32pp. Nonfiction. Trade $30.65. 978-1-7284-9086-1. Paper $9.99. 979-8765602447. GRADES 3–6. HIGH ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see: Lebron James vs. [continue reading]
Imani and the Great Hair Experiment Review
Lewis, Cicely. Imani and the Great Hair Experiment. Anastasia Magloire William, Illus.Hair Magic. Lerner, 01/2024. 40pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 978-1-7284-8687-1. Paper $9.99.979-8765624234. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. Imani has a special ability: her hair changes into new [continue reading]
Imani Makes a Difference Review
Lewis, Cicely. Imani Makes a Difference. Anastasia Magloire William, Illus. Hair Magic.Lerner, 01/2024. 40pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 978-1-7284-8687-1. Paper $9.99. 979-8765624234. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Imani and the Great Hair Experiment by [continue reading]
Patrick Mahomes vs. Peyton Manning: Who Would Win? Review
Greenberg, Keith Elliot. Patrick Mahomes vs. Peyton Manning: Who Would Win? LernerSports: All-Star Smackdown. Lerner, 08/2023. 32pp. Nonfiction. Trade $30.65. 978-1-7284-9085-4. Paper $9.99. 979-8765602430. GRADES 3–6. HIGH ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see: Lebron James vs. [continue reading]