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¡Mistaco!
There are no mistakes in these pages, just an SEL lesson writ large, delivered with perfect comic timing. A must.
PREMIUM
We Carry the Sun
This ambitious book will require booktalking but has STEM intrigue as well as a glimpse of how breakthroughs happen—not overnight, but in small, valuable increments. For that alone, this is an essential purchase.
Bear and the Three Goldilocks
This book is straight up O.G. and brand new; children will scream, "Just right!" at story hours and envy Bear and his louche life among human objects.
Jashar Awan: With Focus and Childlike Energy | Stars So Far 2025
With every book, Jashar Awan comes a little closer to establishing himself as the chronicler extraordinaire of what most people see as childhood's mundane moments, and it's magic.
Counting the Stars (So Far) | Stars So Far 2025
The July issue—“the stars so far”—is our halfway point on the path to Best Books in December. SLJ reviews editors stand back to take a look at a beautiful, blossoming list of notable books.
10 Things I Love About Starred Reviews | Opinion
Starred reviews are always good news, for what they mean and for what happens next.
Zero! The Number That Almost Wasn’t
Educators can build an entire lesson around zero, especially given the thoughtful resources and chatty time line provided in the back matter.
PREMIUM
A Hummingbird on My Balcony
The wonderful images keep perfect pace with the alternating narratives, which have much to say about patience, care, kindness, and results; a STEM must-buy.
Stalactite & Stalagmite: A Big Tale from a Little Cave
Spirituality and valuable STEM lessons in a genuinely sweet and funny package? Yes, please, to this essential purchase.
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