Book Reviews
When I Hear Spirituals by Cheryl Willis Hudson; illus. by London LaddPrimary, Intermediate Holiday 40 pp.1/25 9780823453801 $18.99e-book ed. 9780823462193 $11.99Hudson introduces young readers to the African American spiritual through descriptions of a young girl’s emotions and associations accompanied by relevant spiritual verses. “When I hear spirituals, / They make...
Bianca and the Butterfly by Sergio Ruzzier; illus. by the authorPreschool, Primary Harper/HarperCollins 48 pp.1/25 9780063295889 $19.99While mother polar bear sleeps, readers meet Bianca, a cub who relishes her routines and surroundings—seeing the pale Arctic blues and greens, hearing the sounds of the ice, feeling the cold. “Bianca loves the...
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Review of Hilwa’s Gifts
Hilwa’s Gifts by Safa Suleiman; illus. by Anait SemirdzhyanPrimary Candlewick 40 pp.4/25 9781536229424 $18.99Ali visits his grandparents in Palestine, where they grow olive trees on their land. Ali and his seedo (grandfather) have a close bond; Seedo twirls Ali in the air and gives piggyback rides. It’s olive harvesting season,...
Outside Mom, Inside Mom by Jane Park; illus. by Lenny WenPrimary Simon 32 pp.3/25 9781665929509 $19.99e-book ed. 9781665929516 $10.99A child, nervous about the first day at a new school, chooses to wear sneakers instead of a favorite pair of red shoes: “I want to fit in, not stand out.” The...
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Review of Don’t Trust Fish
Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson; illus. by Dan SantatPrimary Dial 40 pp.4/25 9780593616673 $18.99e-book ed. 9780593616680 $10.99At the start, this picture book feels like a straightforward primer in both text and illustrations: this animal is a mammal because of these characteristics; this animal is a reptile because of these....
Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero by Carol A. Foote; illus. by Larry DayPrimary Eerdmans 48 pp.2/25 9780802855817 $18.99e-book ed. 9781467467216 $18.99“Romping…Chasing…Grabbing…Leaping…Chewing…CRASHING!” Tucker, a high-energy, tawny-colored dog, possesses an insatiable appetite for rambunctious play. His undirected enthusiasm leads to chaos in homes not well suited for Tucker’s intensity,...
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Review of A Vaisakhi to Remember
A Vaisakhi to Remember by Simran Jeet Singh; illus. by Japneet KaurPrimary Kokila/Penguin 32 pp.3/25 9780593859087 $18.99e-book ed. 9780593859094 $10.99A young Sikh girl celebrates the spring festival of Vaisakhi surrounded by her loving family, furry friends, and community. She wakes up to the morning sun and a few nudges from...
Our Lake by Angie Kang; illus. by the authorPrimary Kokila/Penguin 40 pp.3/25 9780593698235 $19.99e-book ed. 9780593698242 $10.99At the start of this bittersweet ode to the enduring bonds of family, the unnamed young narrator and “Brother” embark on a summer outing, hiking to a jewel-like lake complete with a massive rock...
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Review of Mama Hug
Mama Hug by Emma Straub; illus. by Stevie LewisPreschool Rocky Pond/Penguin 40 pp.1/25 9780593618592 $18.99e-book ed. 9780593618608 $10.99Snuggle up with this cheerful day-in-the-life depiction of a mother and her baby. Mama is clad in overalls, ready for an active just-the-two-of-us day with her child. Simple phrases, all containing the word...
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