Cameron Kids | 978-1951836207 It’s noisy – too noisy – where Owl lives at the “top of the oak, near the clearing.” He has a problem and an idea about how to solve it. He’ll write a letter to the owners of Pine: A Bookshop: Dear Sirs: I received your marvelous catalog in the mail… Read more »
Levine Querido | 978-1646140985 Earlier this month, the wonderful Tucson Festival of Books returned after a two year hiatus. It’s one of my favorite book events because I get to spend the entire weekend hearing wonderful authors share about their process, books, and upcoming projects. Even better, I’m sometimes introduced to authors and illustrators… Read more »
Dial Books | 978-0525554165 Lubna’s best friend is a pebble. She found Pebble on the beach the night they arrived. When she awoke the next morning, surrounded by a World of Tents, Lubna trusted that Pebble and Daddy would keep her safe. And they did. Lubna told Pebble everything. About her brothers. About home…. Read more »
Katherine Tegen Books | 978-0063056282 At night, Nigel is many things. An astronaut. A dancer. A superhero. His dreams shine brighter than the moon and stars. “But even with dreams so bright, he isn’t ready for the world to see.” CLICK TO ENLARGE © illustration by Gracey Zhang It’s career week at school, and… Read more »
Neal Porter Books | 978-0823443253 As you might guess from the title, LET ME FIX YOU A PLATE: A Tale of Two Kitchens is a wonderfully rich and affectionate tale of family, food, and celebration. The story begins… “Once a year, on a Friday night, my family leaves the city and drives for hours and… Read more »
Henry Holt & Co./Godwin Books | 978-1250778185 Dandan is moving an ocean away. She and her best friend, Yueyue, have one last night – Lunar New Year’s Eve – before the long journey from China to America. As the girls savor Nanai’s dumplings, her stories chime in their ears. Then… “When the grown-ups start… Read more »
Chronicle Books | 9781452183404 If you haven’t had a chance yet to read Laurel Snyder‘s early chapter book series, CHARLIE & MOUSE, why not start with, CHARLIE & MOUSE: Lost and Found. It’s the 5th in the collection, the first having had the honor of winning the Geisel award in 2018 for the “most distinguished American book for beginning… Read more »
