Jessica Fenster-Sparber

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Ai & Aiko and the Little Curve

Peter Draw | PICTURE BOOKS, Jul 03, 2025

Readers may enjoy Draw’s animations, and adults may admire his philanthropy, but those looking for the nuance and sensitivity in this picture book will be disappointed. An optional purchase for most libraries.

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On Our Way with Mr. Jay

Chelsea Lin Wallace | PICTURE BOOKS, Jul 03, 2025

Essential for building universal respect for the school bus drivers who pour their hearts into the work they do each day, this book will find a place on most shelves.

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The Gift of the Broken Teacup: Poems of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Me

Allan Wolf | NONFICTION, Jun 30, 2025

Recommended for elementary collections where mindfulness-based stress reduction and social-emotional learning through yoga and meditation are popular.

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Soy Sauce!

Laura G Lee | FICTION, Mar 28, 2025

A sumptuous and informative purchase for primary school collections.

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The Urban Owls: How Flaco and Friends Made the City Their Home

Christian Cooper | NONFICTION, Mar 28, 2025

An optional purchase for primary collections outside of New York City, this may do well in the city where Flaco is justifiably famous.

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The Playdate

Uje Brandelius | FICTION, Mar 01, 2025

While this title offers readers from all backgrounds quite a bit of food for thought and rich discussion, it is an additional purchase for most elementary school libraries at this time.

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Natterjack Toad Makes a Mighty Crunch

Sean Taylor | FICTION, Feb 28, 2025

Concluding with an eleventh hour escape and sharing with new friends, Natterjack Toad is likely to provide a dose of entertainment and a solid read-aloud addition to youth collections everywhere.