Reviews

PreS-K—As a young rabbit takes a leisurely stroll through the woods one autumn afternoon, he uncovers more than just chestnuts...

Gr 6—10—This highly unusual book is a combination of historical fiction, a ghost story, and a scrapbook...

Gr 10 Up—A minimum of one, and usually no more than three, items are listed for almost every date in this set, beginning with January 27, 1775, and ending with December 31, 2009...

PreS-Gr 2—This attractive picture book holds some old favorites such as "Rock-a-Bye, Baby," "What Are Little Boys Made of, Made of?" and "There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" as well as some lesser-known, equally strong rhymes...

Gr 6 Up—Rockliff outlines how mass consumerism is harming our planet, and specifically how teens can use their purchasing power to enact change...

Gr 1—3—While practicing for the upcoming agility show, Cody notices a lump on his dog's belly, which turns out to be cancer...

Gr 8—10—All her life, 15-year-old Calle and her mother have moved from town to town as her mother has moved from relationship to relationship...

This comprehensive guide includes chapters on getting a group started; understanding the difference between the genres and subgenres; more than 50 book suggestions from literary classics to pop-culture favorites, along with information about the author, plot synopses, and discussion questions; and a final section on using a thematic approach to book discussions...

Gr 10 Up—Host David Suzuki explores the role chance played in dozens of key scientific discoveries—from pasteurization to the phonograph, and from the printing press to Viagra—in this quirky documentary...