On a move from Arizona to California in 1955, young Virginia spots a reindeer out the car window… a FLYING reindeer. While the adults in her life are dismissive (believing this to be an invention of Virginia, who is grieving the loss of her mother), her new neighbor, Benny, takes her at her word and … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 13: NORTH FOR THE WINTER (Bobby Podesta)
The Queen of Pop is turning 36 today, and we’re celebrating with two adorable books for little ones featuring her and her fiancé, Travis Kelce. In Taylor Swift: A Who HQ Illustrated Biography by Kirsten Mayer and illustrated by Yenna Mariana, readers can learn all about Taylor’s rise from hopeful and hardworking dreamer to global … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Taylor Swift!
There’s no denying that “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is a holiday classic, but have you ever found yourself wondering what the singer did on the 13th Day? After all, that’s a lot of birds, mammals, and people to wrangle in the aftermath! The 13th Day of Christmas is a fantastically clever take on this … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 10: THE 13TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS (Adam Rex)
Winter break is coming up sooner than we think, so what better time to think about helping our youngsters build their cold-weather TBRs? For middle graders, I have two thrilling espionage must-reads that will fill their cozy midwinter reading with suspense. Bookshop Amazon The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith Rossell is the tale … Continue reading THE MIDWATCH INSTITUTE FOR WAYWARD GIRLS (Judith Rossell) & MAX IN THE LAND OF LIES (Adam Gidwitz)
How adorable does this book look?! It’s the story of a part-kitty, part-caterpillar, all-cuddly creature exploring the outdoors for the first time. Filled with charming illustrations that evoke the palette of Mary Blair and a cozy story of the bond between a pet and their kid, this one promises to be a hit when it … Continue reading Book Mail: KITTY CATERPILLAR (Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, illus. by Brigette Barrager)
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