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This first purchase is a perfect storytime choice to usher in the beach season, and the rhyming, repetitive text is simple enough to enable even the youngest children to chime in. A bonus: Youngsters will meet a few unusual ocean creatures, all of which are labeled on the endpapers.
Beautiful art enhances an uplifting story that encourages readers to share secret wonders with one another—even annoying kid siblings.
This is a great book to delve into what heroes are made of. Highly recommended for elementary libraries.
Essential and exceptional titles reviewed in our April 2020 issue, including picture books, middle grade, YA, nonfiction, and graphic novels for children and teens.
A reverent ode to the majestic beauty and greatness of trees and nature; an important reminder for humans to cherish nature’s marvels. This will be a welcome addition to elementary collections.
By counting one through ten, children will discover how a community garden is built and see neighbors come together to take part in a special feast. This informative title highlights many positive themes. A recommended purchase for all library collections.
A novel that addresses issues of bullying, sexism, objectification, and harassment while equally centering empowerment, the bonds of friendship, and self-acceptance. Highly recommended to inspire discussion among thoughtful young readers.
Chang speaks to readers who quietly observe the world and reminds those who do not to look around and to be kind. Thoughtful, heartbreaking, and honest, this is a must-purchase for middle grade shelves.
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