John Scott

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Embarrassed Ferret

Lisa Frenkel Riddiough | PICTURE BOOKS, Jul 03, 2025

A wonderful addition to classroom and library shelves that will help teachers and children engage in conversations about compassion and helping one another out during inevitable moments of embarrassment. Recommended.

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Best Buds

Becky Scharnhorst | PICTURE BOOKS, Jul 03, 2025

Spirited Spencer and his many plants will encourage other young readers to find friends and make connections in ways that feel right to them. Recommended.

Hurricane

Jason Chin | NONFICTION - ELEMENTARY, Jun 26, 2025

A tour-de-force of powerful illustrations combined with accessible scientific information; a title for all library collections. The amazing scientists that endeavor to understand climate change and help to keep civilians safe are given the proper acknowledgement they richly deserve.

JIM! Six True Stories about One Great Artist: James Marshall

Jerrold Connors | NONFICTION - ELEMENTARY, Jun 26, 2025

A wonderful tribute to the creator of characters and stories that are still loved today. The format will be useful for modeling classroom activities when children face the task of writing a biography or autobiography.

A Change Is Gonna Come

Sam Cooke | NONFICTION - ELEMENTARY, Jun 26, 2025

While honestly reflecting a difficult past, this title is full of hope and the promise of a future where change will come; an essential title for all libraries.

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Cats at Night

Krista Howell | FICTION, Jun 26, 2025

While cats certainly can be sneaky and mischievous, this title does not connect well in its illustrative style nor in rhyming language. Not recommended.

Menudo Sunday: A Spanglish Counting Book

María Dolores Águila | PICTURE BOOKS, May 31, 2025

The abuelitos are a loving couple who warmly welcome their family to a celebration of love and connection; the counting and addition of well-chosen and highly supported Spanish is a bonus. Highly recommended.