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Cover: Saif's Special Patches

Saif's Special Patches

“Past successes sewn into a precious quilt help a boy to work through self-doubt in this reassuring picture book about growth taking time. . . In smudgy, pastel-textured illustrations, Sader portrays key moments past and present alongside Saif’s unreservedly earnest… View →

 
Cover: The Big Tournament: Book 1

The Big Tournament: Book 1

“Gheluwe pairs imaginative depictions of alien ingredients and futuristic kitchen tools with expressive character designs; dynamic compositions heighten both the tension of time-bound cooking challenges and the joy of artistic expression, while color shifts underscore the… View →

 
Cover: Ellis Island Passover

Ellis Island Passover

“The book is as much about the importance of family stories as it is about Passover, underscoring how personal narratives can deepen and sustain heritage.”—Publishers Weekly View →

 
Cover: And, Too, the Fox

And, Too, the Fox

“In soaring lines of poetry that feel as graceful as the creature they describe, Limón (In Praise of Mystery) considers a fox seen in a fenced backyard . . . The sense of having entered the world of a wild animal for a few unexpected moments lingers in this refreshing… View →

 
Cover: A Rainy Dragon Day

A Rainy Dragon Day

https://mykidsreadtheworld.wordpress.com/2024/09/15/july-august-2024-new-releases/ It’s been rainy here for the past few days, so when my girls saw A Rainy Dragon Day featuring a rainy day and a dragon they were intrigued. A Rainy Dragon… View →

 
Cover: A Lot of Silly: A Book of Rhymes and Nonsense

A Lot of Silly: A Book of Rhymes and Nonsense

“With clear rhymes that will be fun to read aloud, Cowley has crafted a collection that has merit both at home and in the classroom, with rhymes playing with early language and sentence structures and encouraging the most absurd of imaginations.”—Books+Publishing View →

 
Cover: Royal Garden Party

Royal Garden Party

“Maheshwari (Chaiwala!) delivers a tale of friendship, empathy, and creativity, the first in a charming early chapter book series.”—Publishers Weekly View →

 
Cover: Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself

Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself

“This flawless and well-composed performance is an invaluable addition to youth collections, giving listeners the important story of a truly remarkable man.”—starred, Booklist, audio book published by Listening Library View →

 
Cover: Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality

Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality

“Micheaux Nelson and Bostic’s information-packed picture book examines an overlooked story of civil rights . . . Art in browns, purples, and golds juxtaposes saturated portraits of the girls with sepia-tone scenes of protesters.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →

 
Cover: A Book about Bupkes

A Book about Bupkes

“Slice-of-life drawings and upbeat characters…assure readers that the world moves forward on even the smallest acts of kindness.” ―Publishers Weekly View →

 
Cover: Rainbow Letters: A Book for Rainbow Babies

Rainbow Letters: A Book for Rainbow Babies

“[A] compassionate, cheerfully rhyming text.”—Publishers Weekly View →

 
Cover: The New God?, Book 1: Volume 1

The New God?, Book 1: Volume 1

“Tornager’s bombastic, vibrantly saturated art portrays flashy fight sequences with a potent mixture of intense suspense and ludicrous humor. Frenzied activity abounds in this action-packed series starter, with a solidly earned cliffhanger ending to entice readers into the… View →

 
Cover: The Love of the Moonlight

The Love of the Moonlight

“. . . Buckner invites readers to view the moon as a model of peace, comfort, and love in this message-driven picture book.”—Publishers Weekly View →

 
Cover: I'm Gonna Be a SMITH!, Book 1: Volume 1

I'm Gonna Be a SMITH!, Book 1: Volume 1

“Galadima and Jones deliver an immersive reading experience complete with pulse-pounding action sequences and an amiable supporting cast led by a resilient protagonist. This tech-driven graphic novel series opener promises deeper lore and mysteries in subsequent… View →

 
Cover: Minecraft Mining: An Unofficial Kids' Guide

Minecraft Mining: An Unofficial Kids' Guide

https://www.compassbookratings.com/minecraft-mining-an-unofficial-kids-guide/ Minecraft Mining: An Unofficial Kids’ Guide by Percy Leed November 8, 2022 Reviewer: Calinda Genre: Non-Fiction Recommended Age: 9+ Overall Book Review: View →

 
Cover: Timothy Dinoman Saves the Cat: Book 1

Timothy Dinoman Saves the Cat: Book 1

“[U]ncomplicated paneling streamlines the plot, and bold color palettes vividly capture adrenaline-fueled fight sequences in this quirky adventure. "—Publishers Weekly View →

 
Cover: A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends

A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends

“The secret to happiness lies, this jovial book hints, in welcoming every new event and participating wholeheartedly.”—Publishers Weekly View →

 

Ava, a Sephardic Jewish girl, and Nadeem, her Muslim cousin, are best friends. After Ava and Nadeem are bullied at school, a mysterious button helps them travel back in time to medieval Morocco where they learn more about their roots and begin to take pride in their unique identities;… View →

 
Cover: We Belong

We Belong

“[T]his buoyant picture book promotes a hopeful vision of unity and camaraderie.”—Publishers Weekly View →

 
Cover: Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect

Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect

“Carole Boston Weatherford provides unflinching narration . . . Collages made of photographs and fine-lined sketches on scratchboard by Jeffery Boston Weatherford, combined with boldly graphical book design, give the picture book a cinematic quality, placing due emphasis on Miss… View →

 
Cover: How to Make a Book (about My Dog)

How to Make a Book (about My Dog)

“[A]spiring authors will find the volume intriguing.”—Publishers Weekly View →

 
Cover: Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt

Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt

“This neatly woven picture book biography features Cleve Jones (b. 1954), a white gay man who moved to San Francisco, became a mentee of Harvey Milk, and eventually came up with the idea for the AIDS Memorial Quilt. . . . A rhythmic poem by Sanders,… View →

 
Cover: We're All in the Same Boat

We're All in the Same Boat

“Saltzberg offers a comedic take on a fable-like situation: a goat, a pig, a cat, and a dog set off in a rowboat together . . . Sequential ink-lined art against simple washes features expressive animals, lending a lighthearted feel to this teamwork-affirming picture… View →

 
Cover: The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field

The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field

“A compelling book for football [soccer] fans and readers seeking examples of ingenuity.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →