Kids latch onto their favorites fast. Sometimes it’s a singer whose songs they won’t stop humming. Sometimes it’s an athlete they’ve only seen for five minutes on TV but have suddenly decided is their whole personality. The Littlest Fans series leans into that reality in a really lovely way, creating gentle, colorful introductions to public…
The Board book It’s Time for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by Lilibeth M. Jimenez is a colorful and heartfelt that cheerfully introduces young readers to the traditions of Día de los Muertos. Through the eyes of of a little girl named Meli, children follow along as she and her family prepare…
It’s Christmas, David! captures everything parents and kids love about the holiday season. It’s the excitement, the chaos, and those hilarious moments that come with trying to be “good” when it’s just so much fun to be a little bit naughty. In this festive board book, David is doing his best to stay on Santa’s…
Reading the book Nobody’s Girl was one of the hardest experiences I’ve ever had with a memoir. It is triggering, devastating, and at times almost unbearable to get through. This is not because of the writing, but because of the unbearable truth it contains. Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s voice is raw, unfiltered, and achingly human and…
Moving is hard at any age, but for a middle grader, it can feel like the end of the world. Leaving behind friends, familiar places, and everything that feels safe can be overwhelming. Winging It by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter perfectly captures that feeling of being uprooted and starting over somewhere completely…
Alan Gratz’s Refugee novel hit the bestseller list with it’s stories of children fleeing war torn countries. Scholastic will release a graphic novel adaptation of the novel later this year and we got a chance to review a copy. Read on for a spoiler-free review of Refugee by Alan Gratz with artwork by Syd Fini….
Need a new bedtime picture book for storytime? Scholastic Books has released Millie Fleur Saves the Night which encourages kids to discover how the darkness and night can be magical. read on for a spoiler0free review of the picture book Millie Fleur Saves the Night. Millie Fleur Saves the Night is the charming sequel to…
From the outside, Hollywood’s brightest child stars often appear to have it all. They seem to have fame, opportunity, and a seemingly perfect life. But behind the polished image lies a much darker reality, one that Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything by Alyson Stoner lays bare with unflinching honesty. Best known for their roles in Cheaper…
All the Stars in the Sky is a beautifully illustrated picture book that explores themes of community, family, and the importance of working together. With its warm, inviting cover and textured illustrations (some resembling delicate beadwork) this story invites young readers to think about all the ways we contribute to the world around us. Read…
If you’re looking for a charming, interactive picture book that will make your little one giggle while teaching a beautiful lesson about love, My Dog Smudge by Sujean Rim deserves a spot on your bookshelf. This charming lift-the-flap picture book is filled with farm friends, silly sounds, and the kind of uplifting ending that leaves…
