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Educators and caregivers alike will love sharing this title, an excellent book for all.
A somewhat saccharine, fall-themed bedtime story with lovely watercolor and pencil illustrations.
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Mama Car
This loving and enjoyable picture book is a strong choice for preschool collections.
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The Science of Sound
This book is a fine addition to a library’s STEM section, had many curricular tie-ins, and is useful for curious readers and young researchers.
Highly recommended. An excellent, perspective-expanding resource that challenges readers to critically examine youth literature through an ethnic studies lens.
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The Winding Willow
A delightful addition to picture book collections, perfect for snuggling up and sparking imagination.
It offers valuable insights and strives to empower teens to embrace who they are. With its vibrant tone and focus on self-love, it’s a solid resource
This lovely refugee story of perseverance drawn from the author’s experiences is a great purchase for picture book collections.
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BananaNow
This book can fill a collection development gap in libraries that seek to address the use of electronic devices, but has limited interest for a general audience.
Sure to please both animal lovers and fairy-tale fans, this graphic novel for emerging readers is a recommended purchase for graphic novel collections.
A fascinating book that curious young scientists and trivia lovers will happily read and revisit often. A good addition to a classroom or school library book collection.
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Nafu Wants Food
Although a unique story that stands out from other graphic novels, this may struggle to find an audience as the narrative is hard to follow at times.
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The Elevator on 74th Street
A charming story with a unique point of view that will have children thoroughly connected to the human and non-human characters alike. A highly recommended tale of friendship.
An introduction to spending time outdoors, this will appeal to readers who seek to decrease their screentime but may prove too basic for longtime nature lovers.
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It’s Taco Knight!
With humor and whimsy, this book is a good read, but may not stand out as particularly exceptional compared to other food-related books.
Gr 4-8–An introduction to complex physics concepts—quarks, relativity, curved space, and antimatter—that is both clear and engaging for young readers...
Highly recommended for librarians who are looking for new and fresh ideas on youth programming, but struggling to connect their brainstorming in a cohesive, marketable series of events.
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Aw, Nuts!
A food buddy-story that will appeal to fans of series like “InvestiGators” and “The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza”. Purchase where absurdist humor is popular.
A great addition for any community. This is a story about love and loss of extended family from a child’s perspective where difficult realities are faced, but it still ends on a hopeful note.
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Conservation Success: Protecting Wild Spaces and Species with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids
Consider purchasing where books on this topic are needed.
A sweet, heartwarming tale that celebrates the universal language of friendship and understanding. A recommended choice for sharing one-on-one or in small group read-alouds.
An exploration of Latinx queerness that was, is, and will be; a much-needed and thorough examination of a subject that is frequently invisible in American media.
Animal lovers and collectors of fun facts will enjoy this colorful romp through the world of animal adaptations.
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Specs
A great read for anyone who has been newly prescribed eyewear, and a valuable addition to any collection focused on fostering self-confidence and celebrating individuality.
Although more for youth literature scholars, this collection will benefit educators, librarians, families, and the publishing industry, particularly as justification to create and include LGBTQ+ children’s picture books books in classrooms, schools, and public libraries.
This celebration of food and family is a perfect addition to picture book collections.
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Whoa Panda!
A book that children will clamor for, this is ideal for etiquette shelves, SEL collections, or any lesson to help teach burgeoning social skills.
A fun addition to library shelves where surprising adventures are sought.
A joyful romp that celebrates toddlerhood’s grandest adventures, this is a strong addition to collections serving the youngest readers and their copilots.
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Piccolo
A happy taste of Italian language and culture, sweet as gelato and bound to leave readers and listeners of any age responding “Grazie.”
Sparrow is suitable for young readers exploring emotions and change, and the end notes provide valuable context for older readers interested in history, culture, and language.
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Mabel Makes (^Up) a Friend
Mister Elephant and Mabel will find their way into readers’ hearts and form an audience if this title is promoted for its strengths. A strong addition but an additional one.
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Thank You, Old Oak
A touching story, engaging illustrations, and valuable educational content in the back matter make for a great addition to school library collections.
Working well as both a read-aloud and for one-to-one experiences, this purchase is for collections needing wry humor and a funny treat for all to enjoy.
With a compassionate tone, accurate information, and thoughtful design, this book is easily one of the best resources available for young people navigating adolescence.
Recommended first purchase for all library collections. Ideal for read-alouds or independent readers.
This charming but slight story is for larger collections.
A wonderful story that combines sensory experiences of nature with lush language.
Purchase as a refreshing antidote to negativity in the library landscape, to lift moods, to share, and to offer hope.
A celebration of family traditions and the lessons learned from them. A strong addition for picture book collections
A solid starting point for anyone interested in the psychological and physiological dimensions of anxiety, though it could benefit from smoother transitions between its main content and outside sources.
Gr 3-5–This colorful, engaging cookbook takes young bakers through the process of baking cupcakes from scratch and decorating them in a variety of delightful designs featuring animals, space, nature, and more...
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The Box Full of Wonders
Although it’s important to have titles that feature blended families, this book unfortunately requires significant explanation from an adult.
An absolute winner with comic touches and tenderness that will speak to a generation of readers who are part of families that are “on the go” and yet looking for an alternative to the pace of modern life. Highly recommended.
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Home Is a Heartbeat
While not an essential purchase, this celebration of the joy of extended family will make some children wish they were part of a large group with lots of traditions.
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A Monstrous Bedtime
A fantastical story about a child’s friendship with a monster is sure to elicit thoughtful laughter and suspenseful page turns, and while it’s not a must, it may fill a hole in collections.
A must-have for educators and librarians looking to inject creativity into their classrooms. Rodari provides a thoughtful, informed approach to how imagination and play can foster critical thinking.
I'm reading as fast as I can, but the book mail is arriving faster than I can read! Scroll on through all these recent arrivals here at TLT to find some great things to add to your TBR!
The first Sunday in August is designated as National Sisters Day, a time to celebrate the bond between and with sisters. These selections offer something for children of all ages and might just inspire a deeper appreciation for the sisters in their own lives.
This is, truly, essential reading.
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Ninjas
A solid purchase for collections needing the specific topic rather than for general nonfiction interest reading.
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The Boston Massacre
A solid addition for libraries looking to expand their collection of American history titles with honest, well-written accounts of its darker moments.
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Bacteriology
A solid choice for any library serving science-minded kids or updating its nonfiction collection.
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Football’s Dual Threat Era
A great entry in a series for football fans who enjoy a longer, more in-depth nonfiction read.
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Snoop
A high-interest mystery with broad appeal for existing Korman fans; an easy addition to shelves where his titles are popular.
Those interested in the history of the Dust Bowl and tales of resilience will enjoy diving into this novel exploring a difficult and harrowing historical period.
Why should Christmas in July get all the summer holiday glory? This list of Halloween board books and picture books is perfect for those who want to get into the spooky spirit despite the summer heat.
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Greta Ever After
A fun fairy-tale mash-up with dark undertones, the story will resonate with many tweens navigating school and friend woes.
A Christmas must-purchase for this creator’s many fans.
The skills of these creators and the clean simplicity of the book are reasons to purchase for collections, despite one potentially off-putting page.
Great for a story time and nature craft combo, as well as a cute Christmas addition to library collections.
Engaging and informative, these compassionate poems will resonate with readers, and together with the exquisitely crafted illustrations, will bring the important story of Harriet Tubman to life. Highly recommended for all school and public libraries.
I hope you friendly readers find some good things to add to your TBR lists or your library and classroom collections!
A thorough and accessible explanation of the history, meaning, and celebration of Kwanzaa.
This month, a poetry collection by Margarita Engle, a new middle grade novel from Dan Gemeinhart, and a nonfiction title about the Erie Canal stand out, along with other great books.
A large percent of our disabled population is getting subpar care and the only way we’re ever truly going to see change is by speaking about and voting for health equity.
A sweet addition to winter board book collections. Children will love the cutouts with beautifully drawn illustrations peeking through, and caregivers will love another opportunity to cuddle with their little ones.
For slightly older board book readers, a great addition to Christmas collections.
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If We Survive This
Not for the faint of heart, but fans of gory survival fiction will love this one.
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And the Trees Stare Back
This tale of creepy disappearances in the last days of a despotic regime combines the elemental terror of a fairy tale with historical fact.
For fans of ghost stories that deliver on shivers but don’t overdo it on the scares.
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The School for Thieves
Brimming with adventures, daring missions, and fierce friendships, this fast-paced story will keep fans of Stephen Gibbs’s Spy School and other spy thrillers gripped and hungry for the next installment.
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The Other Side of Imani
A heartfelt and empowering coming-of-age story that will resonate with tweens navigating identity, ambition, and digital spaces.
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Yoli’s Favorite Things
A historical fiction novel that deftly tackles faith, family relationships, and daily life among social upheaval. Recommended for fiction collections.
With its playful tone, imaginative worldbuilding, and a message that resonates with both children and adults, this holiday story invites readers to wonder, to dream, and to believe, no matter how old they are.
Although most of the projects may require adult assistance, this is a creative collection of DIY ideas that will appeal to kids looking for inexpensive, homemade ways to accessorize their Halloween costumes using common, upcycled materials.
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Santa and the Sled Dogs
A creative Christmas story concept encumbered by the uneven interplay of narrative and illustrations.
A cute and nostalgic addition to all Christmas picture book collections.
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Little Angel’s Christmas Song
A secular successor to Charles Tazewell’s The Littlest Angel, this is an additional purchase.
The list of errors and sloppy presentation feels endless, making this a poor choice for any collection.
A strong addition to elementary and middle grade nonfiction collections, particularly for libraries serving families who travel or readers eager to explore the world.
Author Donna Galanti joins us to talk about her new book, LOON COVE SUMMER.
When we ban books or defund music programs, we don't just silence stories; we sever lifelines. We remove safe, creative pathways for young people to explore emotion, identity, and connection.
These eight forthcoming board books and picture books will be available long before December. Turn on some Christmas tunes, grab a Santa hat, and peruse these holly, jolly offerings.
A video and discussion! Erin discusses how she and Phil work together, how they have "the world's nicest fans", and why she can never show the corners of a room in an Amos book
Contributor Riley Jensen reviews The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala, coming September of this year.
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Link + Hud: Sharks and Minnows
Part graphic novel, part prose, and all laughs, this celebration of imaginative high jinks is sure to get a giggle out of readers.
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