What Does Hate Look Like? – Marvelous Middle Grade Mondays
What Does Hate Look Like? Sameea Jimenez and Corinne Promislow, Authors Larry Swartz, Illustrator Second Story Press, Nonfiction, Mar. 7, 2023 Suitable for ages: 9 – 12 Themes: Hate speech, Social...
View ArticleLet’s Go Puddling! by Emma Perry – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Let’s Go Puddling! Emma Perry, Author Claire Alexander, Illustrator Candlewick Press, Fictions, Apr. 25, 2023 Suitable for ages: 2 – 5 Themes: Rain, Puddles, Play, Nature Opening: “Clouds gather, /...
View ArticleTotal Solar Eclipse: A Stellar Friendship Story by Jayme Sandberg – PPBF
Total Solar Eclipse: A Stellar Friendship Story Jayme Sandberg, Author Kathleen Gadeken, Illustrator It’s All Stories LLC, Nonfiction, Jul. 14, 2023 Suitable for ages: 5-8 Themes: Solar eclipse,...
View ArticleCloud Babies by Eoin Colfer – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Cloud Babies: Sometimes All We Need to Do Is Look Up Eoin Colfer, Author Chris Judge, Illustrator Candlewick, Fiction, Apr. 11, 2023 Suitable for ages: 5-9 Themes: Childhood Illness, Clouds,...
View ArticleHoops by Matt Tavares – Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Hoops Matt Tavares, Author/Illustrator Candlewick Press, Graphic novel, 2023 Pages: 224 Lupine Award Winner Suitable for ages: 8-12 Themes: Girls, Basketball, Equality Perseverance, Community Book...
View ArticleFood for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World by Mia Wenjen –...
Earth Day, April 22, 2024 Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World Mia Wenjen, Author Robert Sae-Heng, Illustrator Barefoot Books, Nonfiction, 2023 Suitable for ages: 5-8 Themes:...
View ArticleTrue or False?: The Science of Perception, Misinformation, and Disinformation...
True of False? – The Science of Perception, Misinformation, and Disinformation Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD Magination Press, Nonfiction, Aug. 6, 2024 Pages: 192 Suitable for ages 10 -18 Themes:...
View ArticleWild Blue by Dashka Slater – Pefect Picture Book Friday
Wild Blue Dashka Slater, Author Laura Hughes, Illustrator Candlewick Press, Fiction, 2023 Suitable for ages: 3-7 Themes: New experiences, Bike, Imagination, Courage Opening: “My pink pony and I ride...
View ArticleChasing Helicity: Force of Nature by Ginger Zee – Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Chasing Helicity; Force of Nature, Book 1 Ginger Zee, Author Disney-Hyperion, Fiction, 2018 Pages: 208 Suitable for ages: 8-12 Themes: Weather, Storms, Tornadoes, Meteorology, Storm chasers, Survival,...
View ArticleWho’s Writing This Story?! by Robin Newman – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Who’s Writing This Story?! Robin Newman, Author Deborah Zemke, Illustrator Creston Books, May 7, 2024 Suitable for ages: 7-11 Themes: Animals, Author, Storytelling, Fractured Fairy Tale Opening:...
View ArticleBoxer Baby Battles Bedtime! by Mia Wenjen – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! Mia Wenjen, Author Kai Gietzen. Illustrator Eifrig Publishing, Fiction, May 26, 2024 BOOK BIRTHDAY Suitable for ages: Baby – 11 years Themes; Bedtime, Sports, Boxing...
View ArticleThe One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate – Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
The One and Only Ruby Katherine Applegate, Author Patricia Castelao, Illustrator Harper Collins, Fiction, 2023 Suitable for ages 8 and up Themes: Annimals, Elephant, Captivity, Sanctuary, Family,...
View ArticleForest Joy: Mindfulness in Nature By Jill Neimark – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Forest Joy: Mindfulness in Nature Jill Neimark, Author Emily Fernihough, Illustrator Blue Jasper Editions, Fiction, Oct. 24, 2023 Suitable for ages: 4-8 Themes: Nature, Mindfulness, Stress Management,...
View ArticleLegends of Lotus Island: Into the Shadow Mist by Christina Soontornvat – MMGM
Legends of Lotus Island: Into the Shadow Mist (Book 2) Christina Soontornvat, Author Kevin Hong,Illustrator Scholastic, Fiction, July 2023 Suitable for ages 8-12 Themes: Adventure, Fantasy, Myths,...
View ArticleAll the Pieces: When a Loved One Dies from Substance Use by Hallie Riggs – PPBF
All the Pieces: When a Loved One Dies from Substance Use Hallie Riggs, Author Adrianana Predol, Illustrator Magination Press, Fiction, May 7, 2024 Suitable for ages: 4-8 Themes: Parental illness,...
View ArticleUnicorn Island: Behind the Portal by Donna Galanti – Marvelous Middle Grade...
Unicorn Island: Beyond the Portal (Book 3) Donna Galanti, Author Bethany Stancliffe, Illustrator Andrews McMeel Publishing, Fiction, 2023 Suitable for ages 7-10 Themes: Unicorns, Animal Protectors,...
View ArticleHammer and Nails by Josh Bledsoe – PPBF
Hammer and Nails Josh Bledsoe, Author Jessica Warrick, Illustrator Flashlight Press, Fiction, 2016 Suitable for ages: 5-7 Themes: Father and Dautghter, Play, Family relationship Opening: “Darcy...
View ArticleLostus Island: City of Wishes by Christina Soontornvat – Marvelous Middle...
Lotus Island: City of Wishes (Book 3) Christina Soontornvat, Author Kevin Hong. Illustrator Scholastic, Fiction, Mar 5, 2024 Suitable for ages: 8-12 Themes: Adventure, Fantasy, Legends, Nature,...
View ArticleMeg Goes to America by Katy Hammel – Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Meg Goes to America Katy Hammel, Author Plot Duckies, Fiction, Sep. 4, 2020 Suitable for ages: 8-12 Gold Winner of the Douglas Preston Award for Published Fiction Pages: 193 Themes: Japan, World War...
View ArticleThe One and Only Family by Katherine Applegate – Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
The One and Only Family Katherine Applegate, Author HarperCollins, Fiction, May 7, 2024 Suitable for ages 9-12 Themes: Willdlife sanctuaries, Gorillas, Twins. Courage, Hope, Family and Friendship Book...
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