Kelly Yang’s Front Desk is a thoughtful coming-of-age story about an immigrant family working to build a better life while facing prejudice, financial hardship, and the challenges of fitting in. This graphic novel version, illustrated by Fumio Obata, brings Mia Tang’s story to life in a new format. Read on for a spoiler-free review of…
Sometimes, all it takes is a little companionship to help someone find the confidence to step outside their comfort zone. In The Tiny Thing by Ellen Tarlow, a shy mole discovers a dandelion seed and turns it into a tiny friend. Read on for a spoiler-free review of the picture book The Tiny Thing. Mole…
Lots of books focus on the reaction of the siblings when a new baby comes into the home. In Love, Panda, the focus is on a sweet pittle stuffed panda who has to adjust to a new baby in the midst. Read on for a review of the picture book Love, Panda by Elaine Su….
If you’re looking for a picture book that brings together Halloween fun, camping adventures, and a sweet message about being yourself, Spooky Scouts is such a fun choice for spooky season. Read on for a review of the picture book Spooky Scouts. Luna is excited for the annual Spooky Scouts camping trip until she realizes…
Some picture books are fun to read, but the best ones invite kids to slow down, look closer, and discover something new with every turn of the page. Have You Seen Axel? does exactly that, mixing a hilarious game of hide-and-seek with wonderfully detailed illustrations and a thoughtful lesson about patience, boundaries, and knowing when…
I Need Space is a sweet, brightly illustrated picture book about recognizing when you feel overwhelmed and understanding why taking some time for yourself can help you reset. Read on for a spoiler-free book review of I Need Space by Molly Harris. In I Need Space, Rocco is a rocket ship exploring the universe, but…
Millie Fleur’s Worst Day Ever is a sweet reminder that sometimes we all have bad days, and the best thing we can do is take a step back and lean on the people who support us. Read on for a spoiler-free review of Millie Fleur’s Worst Day Ever by Christy Mandin. In Millie Fleur’s Worst…
Let’s Split Up kicks off with a mystery that immediately pulls readers into the quiet town of Sanera, California, where things suddenly take a dark turn. After the town’s “it-couple,” Brad and Shelley, are brutally murdered inside a supposedly cursed remote manor, rumors begin spreading that the deaths are tied to the ghost of a…
Jovita Wore Pants is a powerful and beautifully told picture book that introduces young readers to the real-life story of Jovita Valdovinos—a courageous girl who defied expectations and fought for what she believed in. From the very beginning of Jovita Wore Pants, Jovita stands out as a spirited and athletic child who longs for freedom,…
If your kids like picture books that show epic adventures, then this one is going to be an instant favorite. Read on for a spoiler-free review of The Underwearwolf, a picture book written by Gideon Sterer. The Underwearwolf is a hilarious, slightly spooky (but not scary) picture book that fully commits to its ridiculous premise,…
