November 2024

Alexander, Kwame. Black Star. Door of No Return, The; bk. 2. Little, Brown, 09/2024. 372pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-0-316-44259-6. GRADES 4–7. OUTSTANDING.     One does not need to have read Alexander’s first book in this series, [continue reading]

Cayuso, Ainhoa. Aiko and the Planet of Dogs. Christoffer Ellegaard, Illus. Translated from the French by Irene Vazquez. Levine Querido, 10/2024. [24]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-64614-464-8. GRADES Kindergarten–3. ADDITIONAL.          Aiko, a young girl with [continue reading]

Vo, Young. Makers. Young Vo, Illus. Levine Querido, 8/2024. [46]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-64614-449-5. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL.         Two apprentice boat makers are very different: one is constantly changing plans and designs while in the [continue reading]

Tolman, Marije. Quill the Forest Keeper. Marije Tolman, Illus. Translated from the Dutch by David Colmer. Levine Querido, 8/2024. [24]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-64614-452-5. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL.         Grandpa Hedgehog recalls the story of Quill, [continue reading]

Lee, Gee Eun. Legend of Tiger and Tail-Flower, The. Lee Gee Eun, Illus. Translated from the Korean by Aerin Park. Levine Querido, 8/2024. [70]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-64614-459-4. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL.       Grumpy Tiger sprouts [continue reading]

Miller, Chanel. Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All. Chanel Miller, Illus. Philomel, 04/2024. 160pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-0-5936-2452-4. GRADES 2–6. OUTSTANDING.      Ten-year-old Magnolia Wu thinks it’ll be another boring summer in her family laundromat, Bing Qi [continue reading]

Alice, Hannah. Earth Book, The. Hannah Alice, Illus. Candlewick, 03/2024. 16pp. Nonfiction. Trade $15.99. 978-1-5362-3428-2. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL.         This large format (91⁄16 x 95⁄8), nonfiction board book is illustrated with circular acetate panels that build [continue reading]

LeZotte, Ann Clare. Deer Run Home. Scholastic, 10/2024. 224pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-3390-2190-4. GRADES 5–9. OUTSTANDING.   Based on a true story, twelve-year-old Effie, an abused and neglected deaf girl, finds love and safety through her [continue reading]