Reminiscent of Pennypacker’s “Clementine” series, or Beverly Cleary’s “Ramona” books, Billy Miller and the laugh-out-loud antics of his little sister Sal make this a darling addition to early middle grade collections for most libraries.
A must-have addition to any middle school collection that could easily become a classic like Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars.
A hopeful examination of grief and gender, and a good ghost story to boot. Recommended as a first purchase for all libraries.
Highly recommended for libraries; the strange, fantastical nature of this book is a fresh and welcome remix of the coming-of-age genre.
A suggested first purchase for all libraries, this simple book is a timely addition to titles that encourage social emotional learning as it presents a step-by-step transformation that echoes safety with an enduring welcome and empathy for newcomers.
A manual and call to arms for creative perspectives; librarians should loan this one to every art teacher and budding artist in sight.
This month's must-haves for children and teens include Steve Light's take on the road trip, L.L. McKinney's pitch-perfect reimagining of superhero Nubia, and a delightful bilingual board book from Susie Jaramillo.
This historical novel moves quickly and shares a little slice of the ever-fascinating subject of the Titanic. A winner.
Children will be delighted with the combination of onomatopoeia and puns in this amusing read-aloud that will introduce a new generation to witty wordplay.
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