Book Reviews

THE WORD COLLECTOR written and illustrated by Peter Reynolds is a picture book salute to the wonderful world of words for 4-8 year olds. The book shows…

Pablo and Birdy written by Alison McGhee and illustrated by Ana Juan is a fascinating novel for middle graders about friendship, community and the human…

HOORAY FOR BOOKS written and illustrated by Brain Won is a picture book in celebration of reading. It will charm young children 3-6 years of age with its…

This is a Good Story written by Adam Lehrhaupt and illustrated by Magali Le Huche is a marvelous picture book introduction to how to write a story for 5-8…

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison is a beautifully-compact and interesting collection of stories from…

Super Manny Stands Up! written by Kelly DiPucchio and illustrated by Stephanie Graegin is a picture book in celebration of speaking up and speaking out…

A Different Pond written by poet Bao Phi and illustrated by graphic artist Thi Bui is a touching story about a family from Vietnam and how the mom and dad…

Alexander Graham Bell: Answers the Call, written and illustrated by Mary Ann Fraser is an unusually interesting picture book biography. Readers between…

“Baby Goes to Market,” written by Atinuke and illustrated by Angela Brooksbank is an adorable tale set in South West Nigeria for young children 3-7 years…

Martin Rising: Requiem for a King written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrated by Brian Pinkney is a breathtaking historical account of Dr. Martin…