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Pearla and Her Unpredictably Perfect Day

Rochel LIEBERMAN | FICTION, Mar 01, 2017

Most useful as a resource for teachers, counselors, and parents of children who struggle with perfectionism and anxiety.

On a Clear Day

Walter Dean MYERS | SPANISH LANGUAGE MATERIALS, Feb 01, 2017

Gr 7–10—In one of his last books, the former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature ventured into the dystopian genre...

One Proud Penny

Randy SIEGEL | FICTION, Nov 01, 2016

A light introduction to money, starring the often underappreciated penny. A worthy addition to lower elementary school collections.

Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History

Walter Dean MYERS | FICTION, Nov 01, 2016

Although this title is similar in scope to Doreen Rappaport's Frederick's Journey, the two books complement each other. Recommended for collections looking to further explore Douglass's legacy.

The Midsummer Tomte and the Little Rabbits

Ulf STARK | FICTION, Aug 01, 2016

This selection's mix of childlike wonder and kernels of wisdom will appeal to child listeners and their adult readers, making it perfect for reading aloud at bedtime.

Brave Like My Brother

Marc Tyler NOBLEMAN | FICTION, May 01, 2016

Slightly older readers looking for a moving account of life in wartime England will do better with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's The War That Saved My Life, but Nobleman's book serves its purpose as a gentler introduction to the genre for younger children.

Basketball Trivia

Dan MYERS | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

Sadly not up to par.

Trivia questions, divided into four chapters by difficulty, appear directly above answers. The format makes "cheating" hard to avoid: "In which sport did Lindsey Vonn win a gold medal in 2010?" is asked on the facing page to Vonn's downhill skiing picture. Sports fans are better off quizzing one another. A final quiz is provided. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following SportsZone: Sports Trivia titles: Basketball Trivia, Olympic Trivia, Baseball Trivia, Soccer Trivia, Football Trivia, and Hockey Trivia.