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Cover: Hush-a-Bye Night: Goodnight Up North

Midwest Book Review - Hush-a-Bye Night: Goodnight Up North

Through lyrical text by author/storyteller Thelma Lynne Godin and lush art of illustrator Katie Eberts, “Hush-a-Bye Night: Goodnight Up North” is an utterly charming, entertaining, and ‘kid friendly’, board book that brings the feeling of an evening up north on… View →

 
Cover: The Beat of the Dragon Boat

Midwest Book Review - The Beat of the Dragon Boat

This hardcover edition from Sleeping Bear Press will prove to be of immense and enduring popularity for family, elementary school, and community library Asian mythology/festival/holiday collections for children ages 5-8 View →

 
Cover: Pine Cone Regrown: How One Species Thrives After Fire

Midwest Book Review - Pine Cone Regrown: How One Species Thrives After Fire

Lovely art and simple language capture forest ecology before and after the fire, making for a beautiful story that will appeal to a wide age range. View →

 
Cover: I Want to Dance in Pants

Donovan's Literary Services - I Want to Dance in Pants

Many girls will relate to Ava’s predicament and its unexpected resolution in this thought-provoking, fun, surprising story of adaptation and growth. View →

 
Cover: Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur

Story Monsters Ink - Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur

Wonderful illustrations give readers a glimpse into what life can feel like for kids with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent traits. View →

 
Cover: Seasons on the Farm

Story Monsters Ink - Seasons on the Farm

Wonderful illustrations and excellent educational content. Fun and easy to read. View →

 
Cover: Salamander Song

Story Monsters Ink - Salamander Song

Wonderful illustrations and colors introduce the salamanders and their response to the changing seasons. View →

 
Cover: Who Knew?: The Wonders of Biomimicry

Story Monsters Ink - Who Knew? The Wonders of Biomimicry

In an incredibly visually appealing way, Madden provides little readers with several more fascinating examples of innovation based on observations of nature, plants, and animals. A definite favorite for your child’s bookshelf. View →

 
Cover: This Is the Crew That Builds Our School

Story Monsters Ink - This Is the Crew That Builds Our School

Kids who are fascinated with construction are going to love this one! View →

 
Cover: The Beat of the Dragon Boat

School Library Journal - The Beat of the Dragon Boat

VERDICT A vibrant, joyful ride from start to finish! Perfect for collections with patrons looking to dive into the Dragon Boat Festival tradition. View →