This book provides a gentle way to explain loss or illness and should be on every bookshelf.
This picture book, with its humorous protagonist and fun take on books and reading, is a fun addition to Spanish collections for children. It can be used as writing prompts or as part of the school curriculum.
A solid choice for libraries looking to expand their slice-of-life Latinx representation.
If it’s okay to center the father and leave the child on the sidelines, this is a story to share with young readers. Recommended for purchase, this is a practical and playful introduction to the sport.
Purchase this Spanish edition of the wildly popular graphic novel for all middle grade and graphic novel collections.
A fast-paced and compelling sports choice for early reader collections.
For stories about helping friends, Joe Cepeda’s I Help or Suzy Capozzi’s I Am Helpful: A Positive Power Story offer stronger narratives. However, the unique illustrations in this title make it a worthwhile secondary purchase.
A winning title to help readers develop their visual literacy skills. Highly recommended.
This is a fine additional selection for libraries in need of materials on the rock cycle.
A gentle, thoughtful story that encourages young readers to slow down, practice mindfulness, and appreciate the small moments of beauty in everyday life.
Cute-as-can-be axolotls engaging in sibling squabbles don’t save the text that forces rhyming endings beyond a fun read-aloud experience.
A story of niche interest, but worthy for larger collections.
This bilingual trip is a great purchase for picture book collections, bilingual or not.
This book is a perfect read-aloud for young children, especially in cases where teaching resilience and acceptance are needed.
Fun and clever, Nothing Ever Happens is a charming addition to collections, especially those intended for very young children. Grades Pre-K
Children will love the antics of the rhino and parents will recognize and relate to the perils and pitfalls of travel; this makes for a serviceable cautionary lesson on travel.
The abuelitos are a loving couple who warmly welcome their family to the weekly celebration of love and connection; the counting and addition of well-chosen, and highly supported Spanish is a bonus. Highly recommended.
Too embedded in Marvel lore for newcomers, yet too slight for older fans. Purchase where there is a strong demand for these characters.
A must-purchase for all libraries as it reflects the best that modern biographies for young readers have to offer.
A visually stellar, engaging book of quirky facts and creatures, this will draw in readers across grade levels and is a first purchase for all libraries.
This book would be an excellent addition to any elementary collection or one that helps build an understanding of winter vocabulary.
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An uplifting tale of family doing hard work together to make the life they envision.
More questions about death are raised than answered. Recommended only as a secondary purchase.
A heartfelt tribute to a master musician whose life has lessons for all of us.
A new iteration of a popular chapter book theme.
A worthy addition to early reader collections.
A gorgeously illustrated celebration that is a must-purchase.
A visually engaging story with playful elements, but the confusing message and weak plot make it a lower priority for library collections.
This celebration of creativity and resilience is a first purchase for school and public libraries.
The good heart at this story’s center may not move most readers beyond the clumsy text.
A good purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities and where diverse and neurodivergent books are needed or in high demand.
This is a serviceable overview of a complex topic; perhaps pair with Susan Hughes’s Lights Day and Night or David A. Adler’s Light Waves for its excellent STEM focus.
A good purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities, especially those serving Puerto Rican communities.
A wonderful way to discuss behavior and personality traits with younger readers, this informative Spanish title is an excellent addition to school and public libraries.
An inspirational picture book that encourages young readers to leave a bright path behind them, this title is an excellent addition to Spanish picture book collections.
A must have addition to the growing selection of early reader graphic novels. Give to fans of Sergio Ruzzier’s “Fox & Chick” series.
A heartfelt picture book celebrating Day of the Dead, this special title also reminds readers that every moment of life is special. Purchase for all picture book shelves.
A solid choice for libraries serving Indigenous populations or looking for a fictional introduction to Native belief systems.
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This inspiring story of Christina Figueres should appeal to young environmentalists and civic-minded kids and belongs on the climate change shelves.
Part of the “Our Universe” series of books that inform and entertain readers, this compelling title is a great choice for budding astronomers and science enthusiasts.
In a season with a lot of rock books, this is a must-purchase for nonfiction collections as rockhounds will delight in finding out how rocks are born.
With a bit of suspense, this is a fun picture book about working hard and following your dreams, sure to spark contemplation about teamwork and good sportsmanship.
This series is a strong choice for early elementary graphic novel collections. Perfect for those who enjoy stories where kids make mistakes and problem solve solutions.
An enjoyably silly title that would be a welcome addition to a library’s beginning chapter books collection; a recommended purchase.
This will allow for excellent discourse about worrying and about the quiet joys that can be found in friendship and in the world.
Inspiring and uplifting, this is a particularly excellent selection for multicultural families to enjoy together and works in library collections as well.
A good choice for Spanish-language children’s nonfiction collections where there is a demand for astrology, self-help, and metaphysical-focused titles.
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A sweet and silly story that will help readers in the process of learning to use their inside voices, this is recommended for purchase for large collections and where the series is popular.
This translated award-winning picture book with stunning illustrations has a place in every library’s Spanish-language picture book collection.
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A relatable story about bravery and emotional honesty that will have wide appeal.
A strong choice for bilingual picture book collections.
This will be a big hit with toddlers at story hours and early elementary readers emerging into literacy.
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While the illustrations are intriguing and raise many questions, it is also easy to get derailed among the unusual characters and their goals. The forthcoming books in the series should reveal more.
An excellent addition to beginning reader collections.
A thoughtful story to share for story times and discussions about speaking up, intended for all children who need a sweet lesson--though pun-laden--about being brave on behalf of friends.
This essential picture book about the life of an important political activist is sure to be a great addition to picture book collections.
Both language editions would be great additions to bedtime routines.
An ode to the magic of the desert and the wonders of exploration and imagination, this Spanish-language picture book is an excellent addition to children’s collections.
A good purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities and where STEM books are needed or in high demand.
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A winning, emotionally insightful story of FOMO in the early years and snug sibling togetherness.
With lessons of encouragement and persistence, this tale is a warm and welcome addition to social-emotional health collections.
A strong choice for migrant teens looking for books that mirror their own experiences and good addition to Spanish-language fiction shelves for older readers.
This is a fun book that parents and children can read and enjoy together. Great for cat and animal lovers. [reach out to reviewer]
With some uncommon words and packed with ideas, this compelling and humorous book lends itself as a read-aloud for early grades and is a must for all libraries.
Straight to younger children from the choleric kernel, a tally of tried-and-true techniques for turning down the heat when the oil starts to boil.
A lovely picture book focusing on mothers and their love, and a sweet addition to all collections.
Featuring exceptional accounts and impactful illustrations of different forms of communication, this book is a true celebration of all people living with disabilities and an invaluable learning experience for children and their grown-ups. This is a first purchase for all collections.
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