BOOK REVIEWS
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(UPDATED 6/17/2022)
All Year Round (Harriet Evans, Emily Hamilton):
Miss Bailey's Bookworms: “A key lesson every year in preschool, typically taught during circle time or a morning meeting, is the yearly calendar! … All Year around is a perfect book to tie in with that, discussing what the weather is like each month, important holidays, and the days of the week and month names!”
Big Dog, Little Dog (Sally Rippin, Lucinda Gifford):
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database: “Big Dog, Little Dog is great for a lesson on how friends can have big differences. Hand this title to a child who is getting a new sibling or going through a change in family situation. Highly recommended for elementary collections.”
Big Words for Little People (Helen Mortimer, Cristina Trapanese):
Kadhaisaurus: “Very kid friendly series and great conversation starters on wide variety of topics.”
Don't Forget (Jane Godwin, Anna Walker):
Kirkus Reviews: “Kids will easily relate to the numerous illustrated examples, the wise words offered, and the overall uplifting message. A tableau of realistic advice on the importance of a positive attitude.”
Friends (Emily Bannister, Ana Sanfelippo):
Miss Bailey's Bookworms: “This book is extra special because it even comes with POSTCARDS that you can send to your friends!”
How to Make a Book (Becky Davies, Patricia Hu):
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database: “This picture book leaves out no detail about the long and often daunting bookmaking process. Children curious about the process will likely have many questions while reading this informational walk-through, encouraging conversation. Davies and Hu present the process of bookmaking with colorful illustrations and realistic characters.”
Let's Go Shopping (Nastja Holtfreter):
Lil Reader That Could: “Part story, part primer, part memory game, part scavenger hunt, and full of conversation starters, this book will surely get your little reader talking and will even keep the older siblings and grownups engaged too!”
Maven and Reeve Mysteries: The Fire Star (A.L. Tait):
Kirkus Reviews: “Tait lets an appealing chemistry develop between her dual narrators (who change person and even tense in the alternating chapters) as she pitches them into an investigation that is positively hung about with side challenges that range from nipping a scandal involving the local overlord’s spoiled daughter in the bud to helping that same overlord fend off an arrest for treason. … Smart, lively fun”
Maven and Reeve Mysteries: The Wolf's Howl (A.L. Tait):
Kirkus Reviews: “As before, the young sleuths’ quick wits and complementary temperaments come into play—as does Maven’s membership in a secret society dedicated to educating women and helping them improve their lives—as the duo solve mysteries, effect rescues, and neutralize a mysterious ring of spies who may or may not be working for the realm’s wastrel king. … More feudal finagling, with feminist strains running through a round of clever clue gathering.”
My Beautiful Voice (Joseph Coelho, Allison Colopoys):
Kirkus Reviews: “A patient and gentle reminder of the importance of each voice, no matter how small.”
Never Teach a Stegosaurus to do Sums (Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Diane Ewen):
Miss Bailey's Bookworms: “[An] adorably funny story about embracing what makes you different!”
What a Wonderful Phrase (Nicola Edwards, Manu Montoya):
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database: “This book is destined to be read and loved by dinosaur-lovers of all ages for many years to come.”
Wheels! All About Transport (Moira Butterfield, Bryony Clarkson):
Books Grow Minds: “We literally study this amazing book every night and I could not recommend this more for truck loving kiddos. … The illustrations are phenomenal!”