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An additional purchase for elementary library collections where cookbooks and unique cooking guides are popular.
An intriguing offering that shines a light into a lesser-known aspect of the American abolitionist movement. Highly recommended.
A powerful testament to the strength and potential of individuals with Down syndrome, and an essential read for anyone seeking representation or to broaden their understanding of intellectual disabilities.
An inclusive must-buy for all upper elementar collections and for any institution serving an Indigenous community.
This enlightening title encourages curiosity about real-world scientific work and highlights the important bond between humans and animals; a strong purchase for juvenile nonfiction collections, particularly where there is interest in animals, environmental science, or conservation careers.
Long’s empathetic yet powerful writing beautifully portrays the awe-inspiring tenacity of the activists. Recommended for all libraries.
This collection of recipes is a treasure; visually stunning, seasoned with quotes from famous female chefs, and a great addition to the “Rebel Girls” series.
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PAC-MAN: The Official Cookbook
Parents, caregivers, and teachers will enjoy a scrumptious trip down memory lane while showing younger generations the fun and joy of Pac-Man.
Creatively rendered fake-out cakes and cupcakes will delight bakers and eaters alike. Purchase is recommended for libraries that want to inspire creative bakers.
This book challenges teens to step out of their comfort zone with diverse spices, working with seafood, and tricky recipes, simplified but not condescending.
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World Kitchen: Celebrations
Younger tweens will be immersed in annual global celebrations and relish this cookbook’s vibrant graphic novel feel.
Perfect nostalgia fodder for parents who loved Friends, offering a way to bond with kids over cooking and pups.
One of the best how-to books for young cooks, or for anyone who is learning. Every library should order at least one copy of this cookbook.
Foodies and history buffs will enjoy this attractive cookbook filled with both recipes and facts about favorite foods and notable Black icons in history.
An attractive addition to collections serving youth prepared for a baking and decorating challenge
The introduction of kawaii food designs and manga references helps acquaint young eaters with new flavors and dishes, while the chopstick games and crafts add to the fun of cooking while learning about Japanese culture. Douzo meshiagare!
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El niño con flores en la cabeza
This book provides a gentle way to explain loss or illness and should be on every bookshelf.
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Los libros son una lata
This picture book, with its humorous protagonist and fun take on books and reading, is a fun addition to Spanish collections for children. It can be used as writing prompts or as part of the school curriculum.
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Tia Sofia and the Giant Tortilla
A solid choice for libraries looking to expand their slice-of-life Latinx representation.
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Goodnight, Pickleball
If it’s okay to center the father and leave the child on the sidelines, this is a story to share with young readers. Recommended for purchase, this is a practical and playful introduction to the sport.
A winning title to help readers develop their visual literacy skills. Highly recommended.
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As the World Goes By
A gentle, thoughtful story that encourages young readers to slow down, practice mindfulness, and appreciate the small moments of beauty in everyday life.
A story of niche interest, but worthy for larger collections.
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Joan in the Cone
This book is a perfect read-aloud for young children, especially in cases where teaching resilience and acceptance are needed.
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Never Take Your Rhino on a Plane
Children will love the antics of the rhino and parents will recognize and relate to the perils and pitfalls of travel; this makes for a serviceable cautionary lesson on travel.
The abuelitos are a loving couple who warmly welcome their family to the weekly celebration of love and connection; the counting and addition of well-chosen, and highly supported Spanish is a bonus. Highly recommended.
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Iron Man: Something Strange!
Too embedded in Marvel lore for newcomers, yet too slight for older fans. Purchase where there is a strong demand for these characters.
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Our Friendly Farmhouse
An uplifting tale of family doing hard work together to make the life they envision.
More questions about death are raised than answered. Recommended only as a secondary purchase.
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The Monster in the Lake
A visually engaging story with playful elements, but the confusing message and weak plot make it a lower priority for library collections.
This celebration of creativity and resilience is a first purchase for school and public libraries.
The good heart at this story’s center may not move most readers beyond the clumsy text.
A good purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities and where diverse and neurodivergent books are needed or in high demand.
An inspirational picture book that encourages young readers to leave a bright path behind them, this title is an excellent addition to Spanish picture book collections.
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Duck and Cat Ride the Riverboat
A must have addition to the growing selection of early reader graphic novels. Give to fans of Sergio Ruzzier’s “Fox & Chick” series.
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Grandmother Moon
A solid choice for libraries serving Indigenous populations or looking for a fictional introduction to Native belief systems.
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Vera the Astronaut
With a bit of suspense, this is a fun picture book about working hard and following your dreams, sure to spark contemplation about teamwork and good sportsmanship.
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Pickle on Wheels
This series is a strong choice for early elementary graphic novel collections. Perfect for those who enjoy stories where kids make mistakes and problem solve solutions.
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The Shindig Is Coming!
An enjoyably silly title that would be a welcome addition to a library’s beginning chapter books collection; a recommended purchase.
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Come Back Out, Mole!
This will allow for excellent discourse about worrying and about the quiet joys that can be found in friendship and in the world.
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There’s a Dinosaur in Your Book
A sweet and silly story that will help readers in the process of learning to use their inside voices, this is recommended for purchase for large collections and where the series is popular.
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Vera La Valiente Is Scared
A relatable story about bravery and emotional honesty that will have wide appeal.
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Un-Wanted
This will be a big hit with toddlers at story hours and early elementary readers emerging into literacy.
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Meet the Smushkins
While the illustrations are intriguing and raise many questions, it is also easy to get derailed among the unusual characters and their goals. The forthcoming books in the series should reveal more.
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Will and Krill
A thoughtful story to share for story times and discussions about speaking up, intended for all children who need a sweet lesson--though pun-laden--about being brave on behalf of friends.
A good purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities and where STEM books are needed or in high demand.
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What If We.
A winning, emotionally insightful story of FOMO in the early years and snug sibling togetherness.
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The Speedysaurus
With lessons of encouragement and persistence, this tale is a warm and welcome addition to social-emotional health collections.
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Un país en mi mochila
A strong choice for migrant teens looking for books that mirror their own experiences and good addition to Spanish-language fiction shelves for older readers.
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Popcorn Bob Can’t Stop Popping
Straight to younger children from the choleric kernel, a tally of tried-and-true techniques for turning down the heat when the oil starts to boil.
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Mom
A lovely picture book focusing on mothers and their love, and a sweet addition to all collections.
A beautifully crafted book about the joys of sharing a special moment, this will inspire in children an appreciation of nature.
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One Can Be
This simple picture book about the joy of being alone and the benefits of working together is a solid purchase for most collections.
A wonderful way to discuss behavior and personality traits with younger readers, this informative Spanish title is an excellent addition to school and public libraries.
A good purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities, especially those serving Puerto Rican communities.
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Nothing Ever Happens
Fun and clever, Nothing Ever Happens is a charming addition to collections, especially those intended for very young children.
This translated award-winning picture book with stunning illustrations has a place in every library’s Spanish-language picture book collection.
A charming bilingual picture book for general purpose.
A good choice for Spanish-language children’s nonfiction collections where there is a demand for astrology, self-help, and metaphysical-focused titles.
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Axolotl and Axolittle
Cute-as-can-be axolotls engaging in sibling squabbles don’t save the text that forces rhyming endings beyond a fun read-aloud experience.
This book would be an excellent addition to any elementary collection or one that helps build an understanding of winter vocabulary.
I wanted warmth to radiate off the page. Kids deserve a model of what respect looks like, what empathy looks like, what support looks like. Especially nowadays.
These three novels explore the fun, freedom, and complications of life on vacation for tweens.
In this Q&A series, SLJ poses five questions and a request for a book recommendation to a debut YA author. A. A. Vacharat shares about This Moth Saw Brightness in this latest installment.
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The First Noel: A Christmas Song
Recommended for additional purchase. Though in the format of a board book, most babies and toddlers will only delight at the pictures of the animals, unless they are already familiar with the song.
A clever retelling of a classic that has a place in all libraries.
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Stop That Witch!
This Halloween story will delight readers, and the surprising (and sweet) end will make it an instant favorite.
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Hap-Pea Halloween
Offer this fun title early in the season to inspire and support the inevitable conversation about what to be for Halloween.
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The Gods’ Revenge
A solid purchase for all library shelves where the first book was enjoyed.
A fresh take on a touch-and-feel book that brings the Halloween spirit.
A heartwarming story with a simple yet effective moral. Recommended for most library collections.
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Time for Bed!
A fantastic choice for gift-giving or giveaways. For libraries that circulate Indestructibles, this is a highly recommended addition to the collection.
These reviews cover volumes in new and ongoing series for young people at every stage of their reading journey.
Rigorous, research-based phonics readers for librarians, educators, and families who are supporting readers at a variety of levels.
These bright additions to picture book series will allow children to go on new adventures with familiar characters.
Old friends and new skills take center stage in these silly and warm books that kids will be thrilled to encounter on the road to independent reading.
A robust collection of chapter books filled with gentle high jinks and diverse characters.
Whether it’s harrowing tales of survival, epic fantasy, spine-tingling horror, or silly derring-do, the name of the game in these series installments is adventure.
These slim, accessible series have all the drama, intrigue, and action older students are looking to read.
From The Smurfs to the Pizzaplex, these reviews will help librarians keep up with this high-demand format.
These reviews cover continuations of YA series or duologies, where young revolutionaries become queens, friends become enemies, and enemies become allies.
Romance, action, and incredible art take center stage in these new and continuing manga series.
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Into the Rapids
A heartfelt, feel-good story about the importance of emotional connections set against outdoor adventures.
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The Right Call
A great purchase for libraries who own other Greenwald titles or who are looking to expand their sports fiction collections.
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Leonard Builds a Haunted House
A fun, feel-good story about self-expression with a spooky twist, perfect all year around or the Halloween shelves, even though the holiday isn’t named.
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Baby Cousin’s Big Day
A sweet, culturally rich read with educational value, especially in early childhood settings, this is recommended for collections to broaden representation and invite family-centered conversations.
A fascinating tour through the world of animal senses, this will be popular with animal lovers and collectors of weird-but-true nature facts.
This thoroughly researched, beautifully rendered portrait of a complex and pivotal figure is recommended as an essential purchase.
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Poems for Every Season
Best added to libraries currently serving Blyton readers or building large poetry collections.
Whether it’s the cozy setting, the playful humor, or the charming vampire-cat duo, this title is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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The Gingerbread Monster
A fresh, funny tale that’s sure to engage readers and bring a modern twist to collections.
This well-written, all-star sports title engages fans from start to finish and deserves a place in school and public libraries.
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My Dad Thinks He’s a Scream
A fun holiday offering for established fans; be sure this title gets into the hands of budding comedians.
In this Q&A series, SLJ poses five questions and a request for a book recommendation to a debut YA author. Mina Ikemoto Ghosh shares about Hyo the Hellmaker in this latest installment.
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Dead Rock, Vol. 1
Loaded with action and a zany cast, this is a definite purchase where Mashima’s other works circulate well.
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