by SLJ Reviews

That first wiggly tooth and the subsequent visit by the tooth fairy is the stuff of childhood lore but it's still hard to explain! We've found a few of our favorite books on the subject to help you guide young patrons and their adults through this peculiar rite of passage.

February 14th isn't just about romantic love. These nine titles show young readers that Valentine's Day is for celebrating all kinds of love.

The godmother of rock ‘n’ roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, has influenced music greats like Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis. These picture book biographies finally put the pioneer center stage where she belongs.

2023 starts off with a good selection of starred reviews that range from picture books by Laeken Zea Kemp and David Bowles to the latest YA novel in verse by 2021 National Book Award for Young People's Literature finalist Amber McBride.

These eight titles center anthropomorphic animals, from snails to cats, and many more, celebrating special days like Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Purim.

From debut artists to returning favorites, these 11 family music albums cover a wide range of musical styles and topics.

Starred titles closing out the year include the latest releases from Cinda Williams Chima and Kwame Alexander, and more.

National Twin Day is December 18, and these 10 books featuring twins—from princesses to mediums to teens and tweens coming-of-age in contemporary and historical settings—are perfect to hand to readers.

From picture books to novels, from romance to horror, these favorite titles that the SLJ reviews editors read in 2022 brought us the comfort that comes from reading a really good book.