Book Reviews

The Player King, written by Newbery Medal winner Avi, is based on a true story set in 15th Century England about an orphan boy who was groomed to play the…

The Bad Mood and the Stick, written by Lemony Snicket and illustrated by Matthew Forsythe is a clever picture book about how a bad mood, under the right…

“Piece By Piece” written by Stephanie Shaw and illustrated by Sylvie Daigneault is a beautiful fairytale told in both lyrical language and graceful lines…

“Princess Cora & the Crocodile” written by Newbery Award winner Laura Amy Schlitz and illustrated by Caldecott Award winner Brian Floca is a fun-filled…

“Found Dogs” written and illustrated by Erica Sirotich is a counting book full of rhymes, colors, numbers and dogs. All fifty-five dogs are waiting at the…

This week on The Children's Bookshelf, Dr. Sue Ann Martin takes a look at the fascinating graphic novel "Fish Girl." It's recommended for readers ages 10…

This week on The Children's Bookshelf, Dr. Sue Ann Martin takes a look at "Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History," a beautifully illustrated text…

This week on The Children's Bookshelf, Dr. Sue Ann Martin reviews "Voyager's Greatest Hits: The Epic Trek to Interstellar Space," written by Aledandra…

This week on The Children's Bookshelf, Dr. Sue Ann Martin reviews APEX PREDATORS: The World’s Deadliest Hunters, Past and Present, by Steve Jenkins. She…

This week on The Children's Bookshelf, Dr. Sue Ann Martin reviews "The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine," written by Mark Twain and Philip C. Stead. She…