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Five Caldecott predictionsI found the Caldecott pickings a little slim this year, but here are a few that I think could be contenders. I’m selling my mock Caldecott...
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Five Newbery predictionsAs I’ve done in years past, I’ll be posting some end-of-the-year book lists each day between Christmas and the first few days of...
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The 12 books of ChristmasOnce again, time has run out for the year. As I look at best books lists from 2023, I see some that I almost reviewed or that I thought about...
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The Last Slice: A Three Kings Day Treat by Melissa Seron Richardson, illustrated by Monica ArnaldoPublished by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Summary: Marta suspiciously eyes La Rosca de Reyes, the cake made...
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When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby, illustrated by Natasha DonovanPublished by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Summary: When Ojiig’s father gets a government...
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Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II by Daniel James Brown (adapted for young readers)Published by Viking Books for Young Readers Summary: Even before the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Japanese Americans...
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Two last graphic novels of 2023Grace Needs Space by Benjamin A. Wilgus and Rii Abrego Published by Random House Graphic A Sky of...
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Two books about the immigration experienceSalma Makes a Home by Danny Ramadan, illustrated by Anna Bron Published by Annick Press Mina...
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One Chicken Nugget by Tadgh BentleyPublished by Balzer + Bray Summary: Frank is a monster with a passion for chicken nuggets, especially the...
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Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story by Jody Jensen Shaffer, illustrated by Christopher Silas NealPublished by Knopf Books for Young Readers Summary: For the first part of this book, the rhyming text...
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Virginia Wouldn’t Slow Down: The Unstoppable Dr. Apgar and Her Life-Saving Invention by Carrie A. Pearson, illustrated by Nancy CarpenterPublished by Norton Young Readers Summary: Ginny Apgar was an active child, shunning traditional female...
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Two picture books set in IndiaMy Bollywood Dream by Avani Dwivedi Published by Candlewick The Light Within You by Namita Moolani...
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Jawbreaker by Christina WymanPublished by Square Fish Summary: Max has a lot to deal with: an orthodontist who tortures her with braces, headgear,...
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The Rescues Finding Home by Tommy Greenwald and Charlie Greenwald, illustrated by Shiho PatePublished by Red Comet Press Summary: In three chapters, readers learn about one-eyed Moose and...
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On the Line: My Story of Becoming the First African American Rockette by Jennifer Jones and Lissette Norman, illustrated by Robert Paul Jr.Published by HarperCollins Summary: Jennifer Jones fell in love with dance in her first class at age...
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I’m Gonna Paint! Ralph Fasanella, Artist of the People by Anne Broyles, illustrated by Victoria Tentler-KrylovPublished by Holiday House Summary: Ralph Fasanella’s early life didn’t seem particularly auspicious for...
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Breaking News (Frankie and Friends, book 1) by Christine Platt, illustrated by Alea MarleyPublished by Walker Books Summary: When Mama has to suddenly leave to cover a breaking news story,...
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Hanukkah Upside Down by Elissa Brent Weissman, illustrated by Omer HoffmannPublished by Abrams Books for Young Readers Summary: Noah lives in New York; his cousin Nora lives in...
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Two books about birdsHow to Bird by Rasha Hamid Published by Free Spirit Publishing How Birds Sleep by David...
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Secret of the Ravens by Joanna CacaoPublished by Clarion Books Summary: Elliott and Liza are orphaned twins who survive by selling the trash...
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Mock Caldecott 2024 on Teachers Pay TeachersAs I’ve done the last couple of years, I’ve put together a slideshow with 20 Caldecott contenders to use for a mock Caldecott...
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These Olive Trees by Aya GhanamehPublished by Viking Books for Young Readers Summary: Oraib and her family live in a refugee camp with...
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Wintergarden by Janet Fox, illustrated by Jasu HuPublished by Neal Porter Books Summary: A girl describes the process of creating an indoor winter garden, growing...
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The Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary by Chelsea Lin Wallace, illustrated by Alison FarrellPublished by Chronicle Books Summary: Miss Peatree arrives at school before the kids, wiping down the...
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What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland’s Historic Inauguration by Alexis Bunten, illustrated by Nicole NeidhardtPublished by Christy Ottaviano Books Summary: At the end of the school day, Pia is excited to go to the...
