Who doesn’t love a creature feature? There’s always something to love about an animal story for middle grade readers, whether it’s starring a loyal pet, fascinating wildlife, or beasts of fantasy and myth. These are some of our favorite middle grade animal tales from the last few months; what are some of yours? Glory Be … Continue reading Wildly Good Animal Tales for Middle Grade Readers
Hello, friends! Our book today is Animals, written by Maud Poulain, illustrated by Peggy Nille, and translated by Wendeline A. Hardenberg, part of The Pop-Up Guide series by Twirl Books. Separated into biomes such as rain forest, backyard, desert, mountains, and so on, readers are introduced to dozens of animal species from all over the … Continue reading Animals (Maud Poulain)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the stunning tale of The Moonlight Zoo, written by Maudie Powell-Tuck and illustrated by Karl James Mountford, a nighttime journey through a magical menagerie. Young Eva gazes out her window at the high moon, unable to sleep; her cat Luna has been missing for two days, and she is … Continue reading The Moonlight Zoo (Maudie Powell-Tuck)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Lost and Found by Kate Banks and Galia Bernstein, a lovely forest fairytale of discovery and love. One day, as wood mouse and rabbit are playing in the woods, they come upon an unusual object: a rag doll. They marvel over the unknown thing as more of their woodland … Continue reading Lost and Found (Kate Banks & Galia Bernstein)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Look After Us: A Lift-The-Flap Book by Rod Campbell, an animal conservation board book from the creator of the classic Dear Zoo. Everyone loves wild animals! Lions, tigers, elephants, and orangutans are all such incredible creatures, but when the narrator decides to visit where they live, they are surprised … Continue reading Look After Us: A Lift-The-Flap Book (Rod Campbell)
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