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Browsing the beginning chapter books: The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Sink or Swim by Judy KatschkeGenre: STEM-themed fiction Protagonists: Group Reading Level: 500s Series: 5 books, at least one is out of print Originally reviewed...
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Down the hole by Scott Slater, illustrated by Adam MingAdults are way more squeamish than kids. Kids LOVE books where things get eaten, be that the main character, side characters, animals,...
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There's no such thing as vegetables by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Andrea TsurumiThis book is hilarious and also warms the cockles of my fact-checking librarian heart. Chester, a light-skinned Asian child, pops...
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Browsing the beginning chapter books: Owl Diaries: Eva's big sleepover by Rebecca ElliottGenre: Fiction, Anthropomorphic animals Protagonists: Primarily female; Animals Reading level: 500-600s; M Series: Currently at 19...
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This little kitty; This little kitty in the garden by Karen ObuhanychThis little kitty is a fairly typical cute cat, rhyming story witch charming illustrations mimic a variety of textures. A...
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What's a germ, Joseph Lister? The medical mystery that forever changed the way we heal by Lori Alexander, illustrated by Daniel DuncanIn some ways, it's hard to imagine a past when doctors and hospitals were filthy, disease-ridden places. On the other hand, with the...
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Trim helps out by Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by Kristy CaldwellTrim, a snazzy little black cat with a white cross, is excited to be on his first voyage as ship's cat. He's not sure what his job is...
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Read, Read, Read, said the Baby: Where's the Bunny? by Ingela P. ArrheniusThis is the latest entry in a long-running, popular board book series. The themes are generally focused on animals, although there...
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Browsing the beginning chapter books: Binder of Doom: Brute-Cake by Troy CummingsGenre: Humor; Creepy Protagonists: Male, Black Reading Level: 400s Series: Complete with 4 titles Originally reviewed in August, 2019...
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Don't trust cats (Life lessons from Chip the Dog) by Dev Petty, illustrated by Mike BoldtIt seems to be inevitable that sequels are never quite as good as the first book, and while this is true in this case, the sequel is...
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Browsing the beginning chapter books: Time Jumpers: Stealing the Sword by Wendy Mass, illustrated by Oriol VidalGenre: Fantasy/Historical fiction Protagonists: White; Male/Female Reading Level: Level O (lexile 570-640) Series: Currently stopped at...
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Taxi, Go! by Patricia Toht, illustrated by Maria KaripidouThere are never enough books about cars, or good read-alouds for younger toddlers and preschoolers. There are always gaps in publishing,...
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Saving H'non: Chang and the elephant by Trang Nguyen and Jeet ZdungChang, the intrepid young student and conservationist of Saving Sorya , returns and this time she's involved in the rescue and...
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Everything you know about dinosaurs is wrong by Dr. Nick Crumpton, illustrated by Gavin ScottPeople have been fascinated by dinosaurs since they were first discovered and identified and they have been a popular interest for young...
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The most delicious soup and other stories by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, translated by Rosalind HarveyA key difference between American and European picture books is that European titles are more likely to leave stories open-ended or do...
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Giant-Sized butterflies on my first day of school by Justin Roberts, illustrated by Paola EscobarI would have thought that all the possible "first day of school jitters" aspects had been covered, but this picture book from a song by...
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Browsing the beginning chapter books: The best of Iggy by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sam RicksGenre: Realistic fiction, Humor Protagonists: Male, White Reading Level: 500s; Intermediate chapter book Series: Complete with 5 books...
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A little emotional by Christopher EliopoulosCartoon emotions, in Eliopoulos' recognizable style, fill the endpages, preparing readers for the emotional journey that awaits them....
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The Bone Wars: The true story of an epic battle to find dinosaur fossils by Jane Kurtz, illustrated by Alexander VidalI have a soft spot for 18th century science and I've read quite a few engaging books on the early research into dinosaurs. There are...
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The Human Body, an alien's guide by Leandro Cunha and Ruth RedfordThe Mayo Clinic has started publishing children's materials in comic format, simple introductions to mental and physical health. This...
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Period: The quick guide to every uterus by Ruth Redford and Aitana GiraldezThis brief and inclusive guide walks kids through the basics of puberty, menstruation, and includes practical tips on dealing with periods at...
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Scurry by Mac SmithWarrior fans and those who love tales of adventure starring animals will be delighted by this lush, thrilling graphic novel. The...
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Jose and Feliz play Futbol by Susan Rose and Silvia Lopez, illustrated by Gloria FelixI don't often review bilingual books; although I try to keep this collection updated, it's not a very popular area. We do have a...
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Be more dog: A tail of happiness by Caroline Crowe and Carlos VelezWhat could be more cheerful than a tail-wagging pup? A young child, with tan skin and a hearing aid, is distressed when their dad...
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Tim Possible and the secret of the snake pit by Axel MaisyThere's a particular type of notebook novel, inspired by the advent of Captain Underpants, that combines wild and goofy adventures,...
