en-US Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:09:34 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg 61618741 32 Jane Yolen 1568463650 Kelly 0 2023, imagination, rhyming 3.92 2023
author: Jane Yolen
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.92
book published: 2023
rating: 0
read at: 2023/03/29
date added: 2025/04/18
shelves: 2023, imagination, rhyming
review:
If you're going to rhyme, do it well, like this book does. Great fun.
]]> 179003433 **"An instant classic" - Lancashire Post**
**"Magical" - Inis**

Alina and her granny live in a lighthouse by the a home filled with the warmth of Granny's magical stories.

But Alina is worried. Granny's memories and stories are starting to fade away, and she doesn't know how to bring them back. Then one day, she meets a mermaid on the rocks near the lighthouse � and she's swept into a magical deep-sea adventure that will change everything.

A modern classic from the bestselling creators of The Girl and the Dinosaur.]]> 0 Hollie Hughes 1526628112 Kelly 0 2024 4.01
author: Hollie Hughes
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.01
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2025/01/29
date added: 2025/01/29
shelves: 2024
review:
Really gorgeous book with great illustrations and a great story to go with it.
]]> 205977739
Mal and Christopher embark on a wild adventure, racing from island to island, searching for someone who can explain why the magic is fading and why magical creatures are suddenly dying. They consult sphinxes, battle kraken, and negotiate with dragons. But the closer they get to the dark truth of what's happening, the clearer it becomes: no one else can fix this. If the Archipelago is to be saved, Mal and Christopher will have to do it themselves.]]> 368 Katherine Rundell 0593809866 Kelly 5 4.13 2023
author: Katherine Rundell
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2023
rating: 5
read at: 2025/01/26
date added: 2025/01/29
shelves:
review:
I know it took me awhile to read this one, but it was SO GOOD. I just kept getting interrupted by other books. I can't wait for the next one!
]]> 204294860 The creators of the award-winning Baby Goes to Market follow the family at dawn through the lively streets of Lagos, where they are selling lemons—and learning the letter L.

L is for Lemons.
L is for Lucky.
L is for . . .
LOVE.

L is for lemons, and L is for lingering before leaving home. L is for everything to look at along the way: lightning and lazy lions and a lonely leopard. L is for the loud, large city where you will sell your sunny fruit�L is for Lagos! L is for the light streaming out of your windows as you arrive home late at night. And best of all . . . L is for love. Part buoyant alphabet book, encouraging toddlers� first sounds and words, and part immersion in the joyful bustle of a busy Nigerian marketplace, this outing from Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank is a feast for the senses brimming with rich detail and visual humor.]]> 40 Atinuke 1536235555 Kelly 0 2024 3.93
author: Atinuke
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.93
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2025/01/22
date added: 2025/01/22
shelves: 2024
review:
This is a great book for storytime and the letter L and to learn about another country on another continent. It's cultural yet universal.
]]> 58849941 The powerful new picture book from Greenaway Medallist and seven-time CBCA winner, Freya Blackwood


The boy lives in a city, where everything is fast and loud. But amidst the bustle and the noise, the boy has a secret ...

In the overgrown lot next to his apartment building, deep within the green, he has a friend.

But one day progress arrives, bringing with it plans for something new, and the boy must find a way to save his friend before it's too late ...

From award-winning illustrator and storyteller Freya Blackwood comes a magical and tender wordless picture book about the world we live in and our ability to change it.


PRAISE

'full of innocent, powerful childlike optimism and love'
- Books+Publishing]]> 40 Freya Blackwood 1460759990 Kelly 0 2021, wordless-picture-book 4.42
author: Freya Blackwood
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.42
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2025/01/22
date added: 2025/01/22
shelves: 2021, wordless-picture-book
review:
I guess I'm not that observant because I didn't realize what the elephant was until it had been uprooted. It's even on the cover and I didn't notice. Facepalm. But it made for a good surprise. Cute wordless story.
]]> 205410297 What if you were twelve for all of eternity? From the award-winning author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl comes a magical mystery about a group of kids called the Evers who have been alive for hundreds of years.

Ivy Stewart thought West Archer Academy was the first step to everything she’d always wanted. The key to her entire future. But now…she might not even have a future.

It’s the start of a new semester, and Ivy’s very old friends and her very new immortality are at odds. The Evers, kids who are hundreds of years old and never age, are determined to save Ivy from suffering that same miserable fate…even if it means she won’t remember them. But what’s worse? Forgetting her family, her friends, her life or never turning thirteen?

Ronan is done running from his psychic powers. He knows he can help Ivy—once he figures out how—but he can’t shake the bad feeling he has around the rest of the Evers. Can he trust them? Can the Evers trust Ronan? Or are they all doomed to fight this centuries-old battle forever� and ever?]]> 345 Stacy McAnulty 0593429680 Kelly 0 to-read 4.28
author: Stacy McAnulty
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.28
book published:
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/12/21
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> 60609915 From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sharon M. Draper comes a debut picture book about a timid little ballerina who learns that the show must go on—and will—with a little help from her friends.Bella loves ballet class and listens hard to the music so she can tippy-toe turn, point, and plié in perfect time. When Madame announces a recital, Bella is determined to do her best. But when she tries to stretch up to leap lightly like a cloud, she wobbles and almost topples—luckily, a friend catches her. Now, Bella’s nervous; maybe she can’t do this like she thought she could. On recital day, when the curtain goes up and the dancers get in position, Bella freezes. Can she find her courage in time to take the stage?]]> 40 Sharon M. Draper 1534463968 Kelly 0 2024, rhyming 3.76
author: Sharon M. Draper
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.76
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/12/09
date added: 2024/12/09
shelves: 2024, rhyming
review:
Good in theory, but the summary makes it sound like she's going to fall and not want to practice ballet anymore, but that doesn't really happen. It's more the bright lights and people watching that scares her. I'm not sure this book did what it set out to do.
]]> 212010724 32 Bill Martin 1612546447 Kelly 0 2024 3.63
author: Bill Martin
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.63
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/12/09
date added: 2024/12/09
shelves: 2024
review:
I liked the repetition, but navy? Since when is that a color in the rainbow? What's wrong with saying indigo?
]]> 205064734 A festive, joyful Indigenous picture book that explores both Christmas traditions and Anishinaabe culture, for fans of Santa in the City and Go Show the World.One winter solstice, Mommy says, "Baby, we're going home to the Rez. We're going to have an Anishinaabe Christmas." But this is Baby's first Christmas away from the city, and they're worried! They have a lot of will Santa know where to find them?Why do we have presents on Christmas?How come they're going home to the Rez but don't live there?On the long trip to Mooshom's and Kookom's, Baby learns about animals and plants being part of their family, about the North Star leading them home and even the meanings of some Anishinaabe words. Will this Anishinaabe Christmas be Baby's best yet?]]> 48 Wab Kinew 1774883570 Kelly 0 2024 4.16
author: Wab Kinew
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.16
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/12/09
date added: 2024/12/09
shelves: 2024
review:

]]> 205008411 40 Lola M. Schaefer 1797216562 Kelly 0 2024, animals, rhyming 3.87
author: Lola M. Schaefer
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.87
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/12/09
date added: 2024/12/09
shelves: 2024, animals, rhyming
review:
This book was super cute! Finally, a night before Christmas book about the zoo! I liked the backmatter, too, telling us about how zoo workers give animals enrichment and that this is not just some superfluous treat giving.
]]> 208180805 From award-winning author Laura Gehl, a sparkling, lyrical picture book about the magic of an early snow.

It’s dawn and there is snow all around. The wonder of winter’s first snowfall brings the magic of changing seasons and sees a family sharing the perfect snow day with coziness and togetherness from dawn to dusk.]]> 0 Laura Gehl Kelly 0 2024 Excellently done. 4.15
author: Laura Gehl
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.15
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/12/09
date added: 2024/12/09
shelves: 2024
review:
Excellently done.
]]> 208149158 An energetic squirrel isn’t ready to give up on winter fun and go to bed in this cozy picture book about animal friends who spend an unforgettable night romping in the snow!

The snowstorm is over. The stars are out. But one little squirrel is not in bed. He’s having far too much fun building snow animals and gliding and skating on glittering ice with his friends Squirrel, Owl, Fox, and Bear…until drowsy eyes and sleepy yawns begin to slow the animals� steps. Could it finally be time for Squirrel to turn in for the night?]]> 0 Lita Judge Kelly 0 2024 3.61
author: Lita Judge
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.61
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/12/09
date added: 2024/12/09
shelves: 2024
review:
I liked the spare text but not as much the text that was very compacted. I really like the illustrations, though.
]]> 200982366 Fans of Cat Problems and Mother Bruce will not want to miss this hiss-terical picture book! I Quit is an oh-so-relatable story about a misbehaving kitty who's had just about enough... only to find out she's had what she needed all along.

When kitty first got adopted, everything was purr-fect.

Then came the rules. NO eating the bread! NO chasing the baby! BAD KITTY! Excuse me? She’s not a bad kitty. Left with no choice, she says goodbye to everything she loves (even her favorite crinkled-up receipt) and quits!

But kitty's adventure in the great outdoors doesn't go as planned, and she realizes that she may have made a few mistakes. She knows she can do better, but how can she get home? Would her family even want her back?

A laugh-out-loud picture book perfect for anyone who has ever had that "I quit!" feeling.]]> 40 Kristen Tracy 0374392196 Kelly 0 2024 3.94
author: Kristen Tracy
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.94
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/12/09
date added: 2024/12/09
shelves: 2024
review:

]]> 207567727 32 Robert Burleigh 0316560499 Kelly 0 2024, seasons 3.51
author: Robert Burleigh
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.51
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/12/04
date added: 2024/12/04
shelves: 2024, seasons
review:
Burleigh is one of those authors you remember from your childhood and figure they are dead by now, but according to his bio he's not! It was a decent winter story. It included a bit of Christmas (wreath) and Hanukkah (candles/star of David).
]]> 200450096
It’s Christmas Eve. The Martians have hung their stockings and decorated their trees in hopes that Santa will finally visit the red planet. But what are the excited Martians to do when Santa’s sleigh shudders and shimmies and stops? Then teeters and totters and drops? It’ll take a dose of Christmas magic and some help from the Outer Space Rescue Division to get this holiday back on track.

Humorous, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations combine to make a perfect winter read-a-loud, destined to become a classic.]]> 32 Penny Parker Klostermann 1250870305 Kelly 4 2024, holiday, space 3.97
author: Penny Parker Klostermann
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.97
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2024/12/04
date added: 2024/12/04
shelves: 2024, holiday, space
review:
This book was absolutely amazing. Probably four stars because I'm not a super huge fan of the illustration style. Anyway, it rhymes. It's about Mars and I think about gravity and launching. It's very scientific in an easily presented way.
]]> 199793655
With dazzling artwork and minimal text, Kerilynn Wilson’s debut picture book presents one little girl’s determined walk to her grandparents� house as an adventure full of magic, ingenuity, and courage. One Foggy Christmas Eve celebrates the gift of sharing your imagination and your story with those you love. For readers of Gideon Sterer’s The Christmas Owl and Susan Jeffers’s Jingle Bells.]]> 40 Kerilynn Wilson 0063315440 Kelly 0 2024 3.69 2024
author: Kerilynn Wilson
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.69
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/12/04
date added: 2024/12/04
shelves: 2024
review:
I thought this was going to be a Little Red Riding Hood book when we see the girl in the red hat and the scary wolf-like creature in the shadows and going to the grandparents house. But I think it's just about lighting the way and creating your own stories. It's honestly not super Christmas-y either minus the title.
]]> 207595515 This enchanting debut picture book tells the story of two friends—a girl and a snowwoman—who help each other see the beauty and wonder in the world around them.

One magical morning, a little girl makes a new snow friend. She calls her Wonder. Everything is new to Wonder, and they spend many enchanting days together. But as winter turns to spring, Wonder must go. Without her friend, the little girl is sad� Until one day when she rediscovers her sense of wonder.

As the seasons continue to change, the little girl witnesses the beauty all around her and waits for the first magical snow of winter to bring Wonder back home.]]> 0 Annie Herzig 1665947543 Kelly 0 2024, seasons 4.28
author: Annie Herzig
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.28
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/12/04
date added: 2024/12/04
shelves: 2024, seasons
review:
This is a really sweet book about friendship but also finding wonder in all the little things around you. I like how it didn't feel like a Frosty the Snowman thing at all. Sure, she built him, but the magic was just the magic of winter and the things that make you wonder.
]]> 213702740 Pre-order Today!

Since losing his mom, thirteen-year-old Jack Wilson has spent most of his time seeing just how much trouble he can get away with so that he feels like a winner at something. But he takes his mischief too far and is faced with the possibility of unbearable consequences—like being sent away to boarding school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! He knows it’s time to make a big change.

After rediscovering the love of baking he once shared with his mother, Jack is confident that his new sense of purpose will help him stay on the right path, so he throws himself into learning the finer points of sprinkles and scones, and hopefully even mending his broken relationship with his dad.

When the world-famous Marvelous Midwest Kids Baking Championship television show announces that it’s accepting applications for its next season, Jack takes his hobby to the next level so he can snag a coveted audition spot in Chicago. He knows his journey will be tough and twisty, but maybe it will take him exactly where he needs to go.

A stand-alone companion to Crossing the Pressure Line, Marvelous Jackson is about taking risks and making mistakes. It celebrates the power of humor, friendship, and sweet treats to make any situation better, even a broken heart.]]> 270 Laura Anne Bird 1645386910 Kelly 0 to-read 4.67
author: Laura Anne Bird
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.67
book published:
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/12/04
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> 205064698 This middle grade historical adventure follows two siblings at Bletchley Park, the home of WWII codebreakers, as they try to unravel a mystery surrounding their mother’s death.

Remember, you are bound by the Official Secrets Act�

Summer, 1940. Nineteen-year-old Jakob Novis and his quirky younger sister Lizzie share a love of riddles and puzzles. And now they’re living inside of one. The quarrelsome siblings find themselves amidst one of the greatest secrets of World War II—Britain’s eccentric codebreaking factory at Bletchley Park. As Jakob joins Bletchley’s top minds to crack the Nazi's Enigma cipher, fourteen-year-old Lizzie embarks on a mission to solve the mysterious disappearance of their mother.

The Battle of Britain rages and Hitler’s invasion creeps closer. And at the same time, baffling messages and codes arrive on their doorstep while a menacing inspector lurks outside the gates of the Bletchley mansion. Are the messages truly for them, or are they a trap? Could the riddles of Enigma and their mother's disappearance be somehow connected? Jakob and Lizzie must find a way to work together as they race to decipher clues which unravel a shocking puzzle that presents the ultimate challenge: How long must a secret be kept?]]> 392 Ruta Sepetys 0593527542 Kelly 4 2024, historical 4.12 2024
author: Ruta Sepetys
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.12
book published: 2024
rating: 4
read at: 2024/11/30
date added: 2024/12/02
shelves: 2024, historical
review:
I absolutely loved this one minus the ending. I'm not sure if the way the ending was written was necessary to the story or if it seemed too neatly tied up. I appreciate when authors tie up loose ends, but was this done too neatly? It was basically 30 pages of tying up loose ends with no substantial other plot going on. I wonder if it could have been done shorter? I'd love to hear other people's opinions on the ending.
]]> 207293680 From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator Mark Teague comes a funny bedtime picture book about a pig who can’t go to sleep no matter how hard he tries!Pig knows it’s time for a nap, but he just can’t fall asleep! He tries to catch that elusive shut-eye in a series of hilarious hijinks but can’t escape interruptions and distractions. Then, a rowdy friend arrives who also seems to be in need of sleep, and Pig has a flash of inspiration� Can his latest idea finally send them both to dreamland?]]> 40 Mark Teague 1665940743 Kelly 0 2024, storytime
This was really cute. It's like If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, but that's probably copyrighted, so it's just similar. Gosh, I kind of want to use it in my bedtime storytime on Monday! It's that cute! I like how the pages are darker when the shade is down and they're getting tired, so I'm not sure why the last page is bright again. ]]> 3.76 2024
author: Mark Teague
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.76
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/11/27
date added: 2024/11/27
shelves: 2024, storytime
review:
My 275th book of the year and end of my goal!

This was really cute. It's like If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, but that's probably copyrighted, so it's just similar. Gosh, I kind of want to use it in my bedtime storytime on Monday! It's that cute! I like how the pages are darker when the shade is down and they're getting tired, so I'm not sure why the last page is bright again.
]]> 199531871
Join Duck, Duck, and Goose as they soar through the skies, leaving the cold weather behind on their annual migration south. Will Goose and friends catch a ride on a caboose? Will Duck’s truck get stuck in the muck? And why is there a moose in this book? Wait, where did Moose go?

John Hare, the acclaimed author-artist of A Mouthful of Minnows, has crafted a hilarious picture book full of rhyming wordplay, exuberant illustrations, and friendship—and featuring a sly nod to seasonal migration. Duck, Duck, Goose! is an innovative, playful, and unpredictable picture book that begs to be read again and again, making it a wonderful choice for emergent readers as well as family and storytime sharing.]]> 32 John L. Hare 0063093235 Kelly 0 2024 3.73
author: John L. Hare
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.73
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/11/27
date added: 2024/11/27
shelves: 2024
review:
Missed opportunity to not work his last name into the book! Duck, duck, goose, hare? Lots of rhymes there. Oh my gosh, that was actually unintentional. Anyway, it's a cute book with rhyming animals and rhyming bits. I like how it changes to sounds at the end rather than animal names.
]]> 202772922 The naughtiest pug is back in a silly, new board book -- with mylar mirror! How is Pig feeling today?

From the world of Pig the Pug by #1 New York Times bestselling author, Aaron Blabey.

Perfect for reading aloud all year long, this board book introduces the littlest Pig the Pug fans to feelings and emotions. Is Pig cranky, happy, jealous, or sleepy? With a mylar mirror in the back!]]> 14 Aaron Blabey 1546122699 Kelly 0 2024, feelings 3.33
author: Aaron Blabey
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.33
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/11/26
date added: 2024/11/26
shelves: 2024, feelings
review:
Decent board book about different feelings. I think Pig the Pug fans will really like this one.
]]> 57184790 8 Camilla Reid 1536222755 Kelly 4 2021, board-book, rhyming 4.31
author: Camilla Reid
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.31
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2024/11/26
date added: 2024/11/26
shelves: 2021, board-book, rhyming
review:
This was actually a decent board book. I liked the rhymes and that there is a slider on every single page! Come on board book publishers; if this book can do it, so can you!
]]> 209330012 14 D.K. Publishing 0593962087 Kelly 0 2024, board-book 2.60
author: D.K. Publishing
name: Kelly
average rating: 2.60
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/11/26
date added: 2024/11/26
shelves: 2024, board-book
review:
We bake treats for each other? Is that really a thing we do on Valentine's Day?
]]> 206783448 An early learning board book about the Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead.

Perfect for story time, this first board book introduces babies and toddlers to the colourful Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead.

This classic first picture book for babies and toddlers has simple language and engaging, real life photos that bring out the warmth and joyous nature of the Day of the Dead festival. From sugar skulls and sparkly skeleton costumes to sweet-tasting pan de muerto bread and altars adorned with marigold flowers, all the elements of this fun festival are included.

This Day of the Dead board book

- A padded board book format with 12 interior baby-tough pages and rounded edges for little hands to hold.
- An early learning board book that’s part of the Baby’s First series, introducing 0-3 year olds to a diverse mix of religious holidays and festivals.
- Easy-to-follow pictures and simple sentences promotes early learning for 0-3 year olds.

Specially made for little hands, this hard-wearing board book has a soft padded cover and safe rounded corners. Babies and toddlers will soon be turning the pages themselves, naming objects, joining in with the text, and learning all about this joyous festival that celebrates the living and the dead.

Day of the Dead is clear and easy for babies and toddlers to follow, with one main image per page they can focus on, while the short text is enjoyable to read aloud and share with young children.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?

There’s so much more to explore and love with DK’s Baby’s First series, introducing little ones to a diverse mix of religious holidays and festivals. Why not try other titles in the series like Baby’s First Easter, Baby’s First Ramadan, Baby’s First Passover or Baby’s First Hanukkah?]]> 13 D.K. Publishing 0241707005 Kelly 0 2024, board-book 4.00
author: D.K. Publishing
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.00
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/11/26
date added: 2024/11/26
shelves: 2024, board-book
review:
I'm honestly not sure if this is an appropriate book or if it is appropriating. I'm not sure about the page where there are two boys dressed as skeletons complete with face paint. I'd love to hear an authentic opinion.
]]> 207567622 38 Brendan Wenzel 1797219987 Kelly 0 2024, board-book 4.33
author: Brendan Wenzel
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.33
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/11/26
date added: 2024/11/26
shelves: 2024, board-book
review:
Doesn't rhyme perfectly but decently. I get that the overarching idea is opposites, not rhymes. I think I've seen this same art enough.
]]> 204316902 Derived from Mexican Indigenous wisdom, this is the second title in a series of poetic board books centering around establishing an authentic, heartfelt connection with nature.Using Mexican concepts, this poignantly lyrical series invites young children to pay witness to nature, to value it, and to become a steward of the planet. Water is essential to all life on earth—it helps us grow, it feeds us, it cleanses us, and it heals us. Its fluidity touches and gives life to every being, showcasing the power of universal interconnectedness. Acclaimed middle-grade author Aida Salazar lovingly turns her attention to the youngest readers, bringing her signature lyrical text � in English with a few Spanish words interwoven. With vibrant, mystical art, this book is a truly meaningful and formative experience for all young readers.]]> 26 Aida Salazar 0593659201 Kelly 0 3.52
author: Aida Salazar
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.52
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/11/26
date added: 2024/11/26
shelves: 2024, board-book, caldecott-contender
review:
Wow, I'm surprised this wasn't published as a picture book to get wider recognition. But kudos to the team for making such a beautiful board book! Honestly, I could see some Caldecott in this book. The text is beautiful, but the pictures add so much to it.
]]> 209891485
Ploof is a little cloud who's eager to make their first rainbow! But how? With your help, of course! Can you help Ploof find the right shape? Mix colors? Fly high to paint? Cheer Ploof on through the ups and downs of trying something new, follow along with some calming breathing exercises and find a new perspective!

Just as full of imaginative, interactive fun as the first book in the series, each page offers readers from preschooler age and beyond a chance to play and learn in tandem, exploring social-emotional skills along the way. Young readers will be delighted to see the effects of their actions as they join a colorful rainbow quest and paint with Ploof!]]> 56 Ben Clanton 1774881942 Kelly 0 2024, interactive, art 4.07
author: Ben Clanton
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.07
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/11/20
date added: 2024/11/20
shelves: 2024, interactive, art
review:
I'm not entirely sure why Clanton needed Musser, but ok. It looks like a Clanton work, so maybe Musser wrote it? It's an interactive story about making a rainbow. I thought it would be more cohesive and science-y, like they'd make the cloud cry but then show the sun and then show how it all makes a rainbow, but it wasn't like that; it was more like an interactive story about drawing rainbows and failing and trying again.
]]> 207567680 64 Hervé Tullet 1797232584 Kelly 0 2024, art 3.63
author: Hervé Tullet
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.63
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/11/20
date added: 2024/11/20
shelves: 2024, art
review:
This is kinda cute and I think would be really fun to act out with actual paint on actual paper. Maybe read the story then everyone gets paint and paper and makes lots of dots and scribbles and lines? I think it was really effective.
]]> 202177268
This sweet Christmas story

is for boys and girls 4 to 8 years old and grandmothers of all names and types;explores the different modern modes of transport used to take Christmas journeys;features rhyming text resembling traditional carols and folksongs; andcelebrates the unique ways families celebrate Christmas while showing the common threads of food, family, and love in them all.To Mimi's House We Go combines the magic of Christmastime with sweet memories of time with Grandma in an adventurous romp through country and city, from coast to coast.]]> 32 Susan Meissner 1400248469 Kelly 0 4.30 2024
author: Susan Meissner
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.30
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/11/20
date added: 2024/11/20
shelves: 2024, holiday, not-recommended
review:
I think the "When to Mimi's house we go" line sounds really awkward. I don't know why they didn't go with "Off to Mimi's house we go." The rhymes are mostly okay. I think it's confusing that they take just about every mode of transportation to Mimi's house. At first I was like ok, they take a plane and then a train and then a ... wait a minute. I don't know; it was weird.
]]> 204593706 Knight Owl meets Early Bird in this companion toĚýthe New York TimesĚýbestselling and Caldecott Honor Award-winning classic.Ěý Early Bird wants to be brave and protect the castle, just like Knight Owl. But she falls asleep on the job and then keeps her hero up during the day with her enthusiastic chattiness, well-meaning questions, and cheerful owl impersonations. But there are strange happenings in the forest, and soon Knight Owl and Early Bird find themselves in the throes of danger. Will these two learn to work together to keep themselves and the kingdom safe?Ěý Caldecott Honor winner and New York Times bestselling creator Christopher Denise delivers another endearing medieval tale that shines with warmth and goodwill, and shows just how important teamwork is to saving the day.]]> 48 Christopher Denise 0316564524 Kelly 0 2024, animals, funny 4.42 2024
author: Christopher Denise
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.42
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/11/16
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: 2024, animals, funny
review:
This book was funny in different ways than How to Pee Your Pants. The early bird made for a very bad owl but could he make a good knight? Read to find out.
]]> 200982263
Well, it happened. You peed your pants.

You probably regret that second (okay, third) lemonade.

We’ve all been there.

This book has some tips to get you through it (including but not limited to traffic cone pants, extraterrestrial negotiations, food fights, and other very practical techniques).

With her playful retro palette, debut author-illustrator Rachel Michelle Wilson offers a space to laugh with yourself through one of life’s most embarrassing moments and remember that you’re never as alone as you think.]]> 32 Rachel Michelle Wilson 125091017X Kelly 0 2024, funny I loved this book. It was cute and effective and very sweet. ]]> 4.14
author: Rachel Michelle Wilson
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.14
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/11/16
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: 2024, funny
review:
It cracks me up that this book gets an official : between Pants and The. On the cover it looks much less official.
I loved this book. It was cute and effective and very sweet.
]]> 44432703
When he and his mother move to a Texas to live with his grandmother after his dad's latest deployment, Nestor plans to lay low. He definitely doesn't want anyone to find out his deepest secret: that he can talk to animals.

But when the animals in his new town start disappearing, Nestor's grandmother becomes the prime suspect after she is spotted in the woods where they were last seen. As Nestor investigates the source of the disappearances, he learns that they are being seized by a tule vieja -- a witch who can absorb an animal's powers by biting it during a solar eclipse. And the next eclipse is just around the corner...

Now it's up to Nestor's extraordinary ability and his new friends to catch the tule vieja -- and save a place he just might call home.]]> 288 Adrianna Cuevas Kelly 0 4.01 2020
author: Adrianna Cuevas
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2020
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/31
date added: 2024/10/31
shelves:
review:
I greatly enjoyed this book. I'm going to add it to my 6th grade recommendation list. I like how it combines reality with fantasy and talking animals/talking TO animals.
]]> 207567800 Join this adorable chipmunk as she gets her first library card and unlocks a world of books! This charming ode to reading, sharing, libraries, and librarians everywhere in the perfect gift for fans of Once Upon a Book and Knight Owl.

Piper Waterstone loves her books. So much so, that she cannot, will not, share them with anyone. That is, until a friendly librarian presents Piper with a magical card that will give her all the books she could ever dream of . . . as long as she shares them with all her book-loving neighbors.

From award-winning author Hayley Rocco and Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this lavishly illustrated picture book reminds readers of all ages just how special it is to have access to ALL the books.]]> 48 Hayley Rocco 0316512745 Kelly 0 2024, undies
Anyway, great undies. I really like the page turn where we go from the blank background page to the two page spread of the library. That was the best executed part of the whole book. So smart to do it that way. I also am glad they explained that while all books are "your" books, that doesn't mean you can always have access to all the books. It is a sharing thing, the library. ]]> 4.42 2024
author: Hayley Rocco
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.42
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/30
date added: 2024/10/30
shelves: 2024, undies
review:
Huh, I didn't know that was a chipmunk. I thought it was a mouse.

Anyway, great undies. I really like the page turn where we go from the blank background page to the two page spread of the library. That was the best executed part of the whole book. So smart to do it that way. I also am glad they explained that while all books are "your" books, that doesn't mean you can always have access to all the books. It is a sharing thing, the library.
]]> 208713591 World-renowned artist and picture book creator Oliver Jeffers brings to life an endearing story about the magic of friendship—and sharing what brings us joy.Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found Oliver Jeffers!Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help, and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole! But there, he discovered that he wasn’t the only one who had always dreamed of having a star as a friend . . .The out-of-this-world, long-awaited sequel to the much-loved Boy stories, loved all around the world—now introducing a brand-new character!]]> 48 Oliver Jeffers 0593622243 Kelly 0 2024 3.95
author: Oliver Jeffers
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.95
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/30
date added: 2024/10/30
shelves: 2024
review:
I had to flip back to the front a couple times to make sure this was really a new book. Some of it with the boy and the penguin just felt too familiar. Was that the point though? Did the author want this to just be another story about a boy and his penguin friend? But eventually you get that it is a new book, and it's a cute one. I really like how the star ends up for both of the friends.
]]> 63250718
Lurking in the lake at Cucumonga Campground is a fearsome and frightening creature. Legend says that it swallows kids, canoes, and even whales whole. But all Hector sees are cute, cuddly, quacking ducks. Until he breaks the campground’s most important rule—Don’t Feed the Ducks—and releases…the Quacken.]]> 40 Justin Colón Kelly 2 2024 4.17 2024
author: Justin ColĂłn
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2024
rating: 2
read at: 2024/10/30
date added: 2024/10/30
shelves: 2024
review:
I really wanted to like this book, but I didn't understand the ending.
]]> 205804549 Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith team up for an unforgettable celebration of Christmas.We all know that Santa makes everyone’s dreams come true every Christmas, but it turns out that he needs a little help getting into the holiday spirit himself. Instead of letting Santa get right back to work after he returns home to the North Pole on Christmas morning, his loyal elves want to make sure he experiences the same Christmas cheer he provides for others. With the perfect tree, lots of delicious treats, and, of course, presents, Santa experiences the magic of Christmas for the very first time.Beloved children’s book creators Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith have unveiled Santa unlike ever seen before, and as a result, created a merry new Christmas classic.]]> 40 Mac Barnett 0593524977 Kelly 0 2024, holiday, undies 4.17
author: Mac Barnett
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.17
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/30
date added: 2024/10/30
shelves: 2024, holiday, undies
review:
I've had this thought, too, about Christmas' origins and Santa's origins and then you put them together and you get Santa's First Christmas. The undies are just meh. The holiday is celebrated very well, though I think we could have appreciated the lights on the houses better had they been tiny. Yes, I know that would have been a lot more work. Maybe they tried that and it didn't work.
]]> 202468193 Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell and librarian Travis Jonker have crafted a timeless tale of a little mouse and a big adventure.

Mabel the mouse wants nothing more than to be a fearless sea captain traveling the world in search of adventure. Every night she watches a man carefully construct a model ship, as his son watches by her side. Mabel and the boy know the model ship is anything but a toy, but they both long to see if it can really float. So Mabel hatches a plan to make her seafaring dreams come true.

Illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell and children's librarian and reviewer Travis Jonker, The Ship in the Window celebrates the rewards of following your dreams and never losing the spirit of adventure.]]> 40 Travis Jonker 0593350588 Kelly 0 2024 4.01 2024
author: Travis Jonker
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/30
date added: 2024/10/30
shelves: 2024
review:
This is Jonker's best book by a mile. It felt like it came from a real author. At first I thought it was going to be wordless, but it only gives us a few pages that way. Cordell does great detail work on the ship here. I'm usually not a Cordell fan, but this book was actually pretty good.
]]> 202102063 The incredible true story of the doctor who traced London's cholera outbreak to a single water pump, and went on to save countless lives through his groundbreaking research!Dr. John Snow is one of the most influential doctors and researchers in Western medicine, but before he rose to fame, he was just a simple community doctor who wanted to solve a mystery.In 19th century London, the spread of cholera was as unstoppable as it was deadly. Dr. Snow was determined to stop it, but he had a His best theory of how the disease was spread flew in the face of popular opinion. He needed evidence, and he needed to find it fast, before more lives were lost.Taking on the role of detective as well as doctor, Dr. Snow knocked on doors, asked questions and mapped out the data he'd collected. What he discovered would come to define the way we think about public health to this day.This compelling nonfiction picture book is a timely reminder of the power of science to save lives.]]> 40 Deborah Hopkinson 0593426819 Kelly 0 2024, nonfiction 4.20
author: Deborah Hopkinson
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.20
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/30
date added: 2024/10/30
shelves: 2024, nonfiction
review:
I think it's good that Hopkinson pointed out the parts of the story that we can only imagine/guess about. But still, she was able to make a lot of it real. I knew what was coming because I know of cholera, but I think it is good for kids.
]]> 62952901
All living things must one day die, and Earth’s largest creature, the majestic blue whale, is no exception. But in nature, death is never a true ending. When this whale closes her eyes for the last time in her 90-year life, a process known as whale fall is just beginning. Her body will float to the surface, then slowly sink through the deep; from inflated behemoth to clean-picked skeleton, it will offer food and shelter at each stage to a vast diversity of organisms, over the course of a century and beyond.

Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin’s astonishing artwork enriches and amplifies engaging, well-researched text by Bill Nye the Science Guy writer Lynn Brunelle. Young lovers of the macabre will relish each page of Life After Whale. Meanwhile, those grappling with the hard subject of death will take solace in this honest look at the circle of life, which closes on a young whale enjoying the same waves as her ancestor. Additional back pages offer further info and reading recommendations on whales, whale falls, and ecosystems.]]> 48 Lynn Brunelle 082345228X Kelly 0 4.57 2024
author: Lynn Brunelle
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.57
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/30
date added: 2024/10/30
shelves: 2024, animals, nonfiction, caldecott-contender
review:
This is a phenomenal book. The illustrations are incredibly impressive, especially for the fact that we know little about what the whale truly looks like down below. I want the full spread of the cover as a poster for my room. The most interesting thing for me was the ear wax record in the ears of the whale. I think this could be a Sibert winner or a Caldecott contender.
]]> 199927706
Children love rocks. Rocks appear in jacket pockets, on windowsills, in the car, in their hiding places, and most often, in their little grips. Rocks are universal � they can be found in all climates, countries, and communities � making themselves available to anyone who craves the tactile pleasure of holding a perfectly sized, unfragile, unowned object. They can be collected, compared, stacked, plunked into water, painted, and shared. This book is an appreciation of their versatility and appeal, paired with the presentation of real types of rocks and their play-worthy attributes. The backmatter provides just enough extra information about each of the rocks included in the book. Written by a children’s author and psychotherapist, in partnership with her geologist husband, and illustrated with both warmth and accuracy, this nonfiction ode to rocks will speak to all little hands and hearts.]]> 32 Lisa Varchol Perron 0593662156 Kelly 4 2024, nonfiction, rhyming 4.07
author: Lisa Varchol Perron
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.07
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2024/10/28
date added: 2024/10/28
shelves: 2024, nonfiction, rhyming
review:
I didn't notice them until a few pages in, but I liked that it had the name of the type of rock on there. Maybe make it more obvious though? I'm not sure. I liked the rhyme although it did seem kind of forced. There were very specific line breaks where the rhyme would be. But overall I think it's informative and interesting.
]]> 207298526 From award-winning author James Preller comes the first book in a Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about a moose looking for birds of a feather!Moose really wants to join two birds at the top of a tree. But how does a moose climb up a tree, and what will he do when he gets to the top? Find out in this delightfully silly story about a moose on a mission…and the birds that are in for a pleasant, moonlit surprise!]]> 32 James Preller 1665948795 Kelly 0 2024, easy-reader 3.53
author: James Preller
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.53
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/28
date added: 2024/10/28
shelves: 2024, easy-reader
review:
This was goofy in a good way. I really liked the ending, too. And I like how moose doesn't give up.
]]> 199531991 The mischievous and fun-loving Fox is back in another humorous and surprising I Can Read, from Caldecott Honor and three-time Geisel Award–winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor.

Fox is ready to play ball!

So are Elephant, Rabbit, Bear…and Snail.

But who will win the game?]]> 32 Corey R. Tabor 0063370913 Kelly 0 2024, easy-reader 4.00 2024
author: Corey R. Tabor
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/28
date added: 2024/10/28
shelves: 2024, easy-reader
review:
Good subject for a book, fun characters, and unexpected ending. Lots of repetition good for young early readers.
]]> 207293882 In this funny, rhyming Level 1 Ready-to-Read sequel to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book Nothing Fits a Dinosaur by award-winning author and illustrator Jonathan Fenske, the dinosaur is definitely not scared!It’s time for bed. The lights are out, but the dinosaur isn’t afraid of the dark—nothing can frighten a dinosaur! He’ll show the things that go bump in the night who’s boss.]]> 32 Jonathan Fenske 1665932686 Kelly 0 2024, rhyming 3.92
author: Jonathan Fenske
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.92
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/28
date added: 2024/10/28
shelves: 2024, rhyming
review:
I was expecting something to scare the dinosaur.
]]> 209749181
"No time, Pop! Can't stop!"

Toad and his tow truck are always on the move to lend a hand to anyone who needs help. Whether it's a flat tire or engine trouble, it's Toad to the rescue!

Pop does his best to try to get Toad to slow down and take care of himself, but there always seems to be someone else who needs to be towed by Toad. How can he say no?

Toad is so used to being the problem solver that when his tow truck breaks down, he does everything he can to fix it himself � and can't! What happens when the helper needs help?

Playful, funny and refreshingly sweet, Towed by Toad is a peppy read-aloud full of fascinating vehicles and endearing characters.]]> 48 Jashar Awan 1774883481 Kelly 0 2024, animals, vehicles 4.28
author: Jashar Awan
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.28
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/21
date added: 2024/10/21
shelves: 2024, animals, vehicles
review:
Super cute, every component. It almost became an alphabet animal book with the rhyming and the animal letters. I really enjoyed the message of how everyone needs help sometimes (and that's perfectly okay!) It was shown well how he couldn't stop until he needed help. The illustrations are bold and bright. I could definitely see using this in a vehicles storytime.
]]> 199347420
Join a snuggly cast of animals from around the world as they share group hugs! Turn the pages to see them cheer up a lonely or sad member of their friendship group in this board book with cleverly shaped pages and peek-throughs transforming each page. Adorable illustrations of pandas, lemurs, llamas, and more friends depict the animals on separate parts of the page on the initial spread, but with a turn of the sturdy board flap, they are all brought together in sweet embraces. Perfect for sharing with a special little one at bedtime, or anytime!]]> 26 Sophie Aggett 1664351205 Kelly 5 2024, animals, board-book 4.38
author: Sophie Aggett
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.38
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2024/10/17
date added: 2024/10/17
shelves: 2024, animals, board-book
review:
This book is super cute! It's got a refrain (Group Hug!), it's got die cuts, it's got cute animals and fun page turns.
]]> 199457049

Can you lift the flaps to help find the perfect spot?]]> 10 Ella Bailey 1838748946 Kelly 0 2024, board-book 4.14
author: Ella Bailey
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.14
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/17
date added: 2024/10/17
shelves: 2024, board-book
review:

]]> 198919182 A dynamic new title in this phenomenal board book series

Bizzy Bear is off to preschool in this novelty board book full of tabs to slide, push, and pull. Enjoy learning new things in the classroom with Bizzy Bear and his friends.]]> 8 Benji Davies 1536234818 Kelly 0 2024, board-book 4.33
author: Benji Davies
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.33
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/17
date added: 2024/10/17
shelves: 2024, board-book
review:
These books are very short and to the point but have some humor and are probably fun for little kids to move the sliders around and back and forth.
]]> 205435946 Cherish your own hungry little caterpillar with this charming board book!

This sweet story featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar—the classic character famous for his fondness of food—celebrates the hungry little caterpillar in your own life! With Eric Carle's bright, colorful illustrations, this book makes the perfect gift for baby showers, first birthdays, second birthdays, or any holiday!]]> 22 Eric Carle 0593886682 Kelly 0 2024, board-book 3.79
author: Eric Carle
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.79
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/17
date added: 2024/10/17
shelves: 2024, board-book
review:
These books are a big hit at my library. I can't say they're great, but I think kids love seeing the familiar art, and they're sweet little books.
]]> 198824103 14 Christie Hainsby 1805446266 Kelly 0 2024, board-book 4.06
author: Christie Hainsby
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.06
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/17
date added: 2024/10/17
shelves: 2024, board-book
review:
I liked this different take on the "don't touch the animal" and how they made it into a counting and fun diecut book. Still has all the great textures you want.
]]> 195660522
In this oversize board book, young readers will learn about onomatopoeia via a very humorous panda—from waking up to the loud brrrrring of an alarm clock; to the twang of a guitar; to sneezing from a sniff of perfume� achoo!

As with the previous books in the series, Onomatopanda features surprising touch-and-feel novelty elements throughout, making the onomatopoeia concept easy and fun to learn.

The Grammar Zoo
Hippopposites
Rhymoceros
Llamaphones
Comparrotives
Onomatopanda]]> 36 Janik Coat 1419767127 Kelly 0 2024, board-book 3.90
author: Janik Coat
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.90
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/17
date added: 2024/10/17
shelves: 2024, board-book
review:
This book was ok. I think the other ones have been better. I did like that there was kind of a story to it, though.
]]> 195263597 40 Nell Cross Beckerman 1338874675 Kelly 0 2024, nonfiction 4.37 2024
author: Nell Cross Beckerman
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.37
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/16
date added: 2024/10/16
shelves: 2024, nonfiction
review:
Loved Caves, and love Volcanoes. I like how it gives some lyrical text and then some more informative text. The illustrations are also really interesting and textured. I hope they do more in this "series."
]]> 201102281 Before legendary actor James Earl Jones was recognized for his memorable, smooth voice, he was just James--a stutterer who stopped speaking for eight years as a child...and ultimately found his voice through poetry.Before there was Mufasa...Before there was Darth Vader... There was a young boy names James Earl Jones, who spoke with a stutter and dreaded having to talk in class.ĚýWhenever James tried to voice his thoughts, his words got stuck in his throat. But James figured out a solution for his if he didn't speak, he wouldn't stutter.ĚýAnd so he was silent...until he wrote his own poem, Ode to Grapefruit, and found a love for poetry.ĚýLyrical text, stunning art, and compelling backmatter about stuttering pair together for a remarkable picture book about how a boy who refused to speak for eight years learned to manage his stutter through poetry--and grew up to become an EGOT-winning performer with a voice few could forget.]]> 48 Kari Lavelle 059337276X Kelly 0 2024, biography 4.45 2024
author: Kari Lavelle
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.45
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/16
date added: 2024/10/16
shelves: 2024, biography
review:
This book makes more sense if you actually know who James Earl Jones is. Otherwise it's like, ok, a boy with a stutter, what's important about that. So I don't know if they should have given some back matter in the story, or if it's enough for a kid to read it not knowing who he is and then find out, oh, this is Darth Vader, wow.
]]> 202774970 Newbery Honor-winner Kyle Lukoff explores the importance of learning to apologize.

Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words.Ěý

Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm sorry."

Elevated by equally charming illustrations and text, I'm Sorry You Got Mad is a journey in learning the importance of an apology that goes deeper than just words.]]> 32 Kyle Lukoff 0593462912 Kelly 0 2024 4.47 2024
author: Kyle Lukoff
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.47
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/16
date added: 2024/10/16
shelves: 2024
review:
I think this is a great book to show that there's more to saying sorry than just "Sorry." You have to mean it, and I like the idea that you should give a way to fix it as well.
]]> 196849292
In 2023, the world record for solving the Rubik’s Cube was broken by Max Park, who finished in 3.13 seconds!

And then there’s you. Did you ever get so frustrated with a Rubik’s Cube that you wanted to pull it apart and put it back together in order? Were you to do so, you’d see how cleverly one of the world’s most popular toys is assembled. Working together, the 26 pieces combine to make 43 quintillion possible configurations—but only one solution.

A solitary child, Erno Rubik grew up in post-World War II Hungary obsessed with puzzles, art, nature, and the underlying patterns and structures. He became a professor of art, architecture, and design, who was still fascinated with how objects work together, sometimes becoming greater than their components. In a quest to help his students understand three-dimensional objects and how they move—not to mention a desire to entertain himself—he fashioned a cube whose pieces twisted and turned without breaking, and unexpectedly invented the Rubik's Cube, the most popular puzzle in history, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024.]]> 32 Kerry Aradhya 168263664X Kelly 0 2024, nonfiction 4.38 2024
author: Kerry Aradhya
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.38
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/16
date added: 2024/10/16
shelves: 2024, nonfiction
review:
This was an interesting book. I love the angle it took, showing Rubik's interest in blocks and puzzles and shapes and cubes. My only question comes from the backmatter - it says out of the 43 quintillion ways to start a Rubik Cube, it would take you at least 20 moves to solve it. But sometimes you're one move away from solving it. So couldn't you start it just one move away, too? I don't quite understand that part.
]]> 207974153 48 Brandon Sanderson 1250843669 Kelly 0 2024 3.92 2024
author: Brandon Sanderson
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.92
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/16
date added: 2024/10/16
shelves: 2024
review:
I think kids will love this book, especially Amulet fans. It's very Amulet-like-art with steamships and the way people look. It's an ordinary book but one that can't be separated from the pictures. And I say "ordinary" in the very best of ways.
]]> 180723936
All food is good food. Food fuels your day, nourishes your body, and excites your taste buds. Sweet or salty? Spicy or sour? Tried and true favorites or a food you’ve never tried before? There’s room for all of it on your plate, and whatever makes you feel good is what’s right for you.

Prepare for your mouth to water!]]> 32 Molli Jackson Ehlert 1250854458 Kelly 0 2024, nonfiction, food 4.20
author: Molli Jackson Ehlert
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.20
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/16
date added: 2024/10/16
shelves: 2024, nonfiction, food
review:
Very good and needed book. I really liked the explanations of intuitive eating in the back - you won't eat "junk" food all the time if you truly listen to your body.
]]> 207294337 "The book we all need at the time we all need it.� —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award–winning author of The One and Only Ivan In this middle grade novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman, a boy who has been assigned to spend his summer volunteering at a senior living facility learns unexpected lessons that change the trajectory of his life.To say Alex has had it rough is an understatement. His father’s gone, his mother is struggling with mental health issues, and he’s now living with an aunt and uncle who are less than excited to have him. Almost everyone treats him as though he doesn’t matter at all, like he’s nothing. So when a kid at school actually tells him he’s nothing, Alex snaps, and gets violent. Fortunately, his social worker pulls some strings and gets him a job at a nursing home for the summer rather than being sent to juvie. There, he meets Josey, the 107-year-old Holocaust survivor who stopped bothering to talk years ago, and Maya-Jade, the granddaughter of one of the residents with an overblown sense of importance. Unlike Alex, Maya-Jade believes that people care about what she thinks, and that she can make a difference. And when Alex and Josey form an unlikely bond, with Josey confiding in him, Alex starts to believe he can make a difference—a good difference—in the world. If he can truly feel he matters, Alex may be able to finally rise to the occasion of his own life.]]> 288 Gayle Forman 1665943270 Kelly 0 to-read 4.43
author: Gayle Forman
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.43
book published:
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/10/16
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> 51200095 Yes, I'm Hot in This, Huda Fahmy tells the hilarious story of how she met and married her husband. Navigating mismatched suitors, gossiping aunties, and societal expectations for Muslim women, That Can Be Arranged deftly and hilariously reveals to readers what it can be like to find a husband as an observant Muslim woman in the twenty-first century.

So relevant in today's evolving cultural climate, Fahmy's story offers a perceptive and personal glimpse into the sometimes sticky but ultimately rewarding balance of independent choice and tradition.]]> 192 Huda Fahmy 1524856223 Kelly 0
Anyway, I thought her story was very relatable. I'm 38 and still not married, and although I don't think in our culture it's as abnormal, it still is pretty late for me to not be married yet. I loved the love story and when you see the book is "To Gehad." and how that means something later on.

And I can't wait to meet her on Wednesday! She's coming to our local high school. ]]> 4.20 2020
author: Huda Fahmy
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2020
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/14
date added: 2024/10/14
shelves: 2020, adult, diverse-author, graphic-novel
review:
Very demure, very mindful. (I don't actually think this, I just liked that she actually used the word "demure" on page 166 before it was cool.)

Anyway, I thought her story was very relatable. I'm 38 and still not married, and although I don't think in our culture it's as abnormal, it still is pretty late for me to not be married yet. I loved the love story and when you see the book is "To Gehad." and how that means something later on.

And I can't wait to meet her on Wednesday! She's coming to our local high school.
]]> 203608470 This heartfelt coming-of-age novel in verse tells the powerful story of a seventh grade Syrian-American boy and his struggles, big and small, as he navigates middle-school.Seventh grade begins and Kareem’s fall should be off to a great start. But he’s already fumbled it. His best friend moved away, he bungled his tryout for the football team, and because of his heritage, he was voluntold to show the new kid � a Syrian refugee with a thick and embarrassing accent � around school. Just when Kareem thinks his middle school life has imploded, the hot-shot QB promises to get Kareem another tryout for the squad. There’s a to secure that chance, Kareem must do something he knows is wrong.Then like a surprise blitz, Kareem’s mom returns to Syria to bring her aging parents out of a war zone and to the United States. But a new executive order prevents her from coming home. If Kareem could throw a penalty flag on the fouls of his school and home life, it would be for Unnecessary Roughness. Kareem is stuck between. Between countries. Between friends, between football, between parents—and between right and wrong. It’s up to him to step up, find his confidence, and navigate the beauty and hope found somewhere in the middle.]]> 336 Shifa Saltagi Safadi 0593699262 Kelly 5 2024, verse, sports 4.35 2024
author: Shifa Saltagi Safadi
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.35
book published: 2024
rating: 5
read at: 2024/09/20
date added: 2024/10/13
shelves: 2024, verse, sports
review:
This book was a stunner! Football weaved in with a novel in verse and a Muslim ban and the way the author let the print do the talking sometimes just blew me away. I loved it AND I think it's high quality. I only picked it up because it was on the NBA longlist. But now I'm thinking, not only could this book win the NBA, it could win a Newbery, too. And then I got to meet the author? Man, how cool.
]]> 195888819
Joe Oak is used to living on unsteady ground. His mom can’t be depended on as she never stays around long once she gets “the itch,� and now he and his beloved grandmother find themselves without a home. Fortunately, Joe has an outlet in his journals and drawings and takes comfort from the lessons of comic books—superheroes have a lot of “and then, boom� moments, where everything threatens to go bust but somehow they land on their feet. And that seems to happen a lot to Joe too, as in this crisis his friend Nick helps them find a home in his trailer park. But things fall apart again when Joe is suddenly left to fend for himself. He doesn’t tell anyone he’s on his own, as he fears foster care and has hope his mom will come back. But time is running out—bills are piling up, the electricity’s been shut off, and the school year’s about to end, meaning no more free meals. The struggle to feed himself gets intense, and Joe finds himself dumpster diving for meals. He’s never felt so alone—until an emaciated little dog and her two tiny pups cross his path. And fate has even more in store for Joe, because an actual tornado is about to hit home—and just when it seems all is lost, his life turns in a direction that he never could have predicted.]]> 256 Lisa Fipps 059340632X Kelly 0 2024 4.62 2024
author: Lisa Fipps
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.62
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/13
date added: 2024/10/13
shelves: 2024
review:
Wow, this book made me cry. And think and consider and make me feel better about myself (I'm a giver/helper.) My favorite poem that understood me the most was "Everyone Has a One Day." You think of that dream you have, and it keeps you from going down the darkest of holes. Mine is to be an author someday. I'm not sure the puppy storyline was necessary. I see how maybe there needed to be an additional storyline in there, but I'm not sure puppies was the way to go. It felt a bit disjointed to me.
]]> 195820796
Floof is floofy.
Floof has many hobbies.
Floof has very important work to do and Floof also has a lot of friends.
Floof is about to have a very busy day�
Ěý
An irresistible new picture bookĚýfor cat-lovers, cute-lovers, and anyone who has ever been a little bit mischievous!Ěý]]> 32 Heidi McKinnon 152352586X Kelly 0 2022, animals 4.17 2022
author: Heidi McKinnon
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2022
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/12
date added: 2024/10/12
shelves: 2022, animals
review:
Very cute and floofy cat. Not sure there is much plot, but it is a cute read.
]]> 134136065
I'm lost.

Soy naufrago.

A boy and a girl lost at sea run into each other on an island, but they quickly realize there is a huge barrier between them. They speak two different languages. Hesitant and unsure, they must figure out how to connect despite their differences, if they want to find a way home.

Dynamic picture book creators René Spencer and Rodolfo Montalvo join forces in this powerful picture book about connection and the perseverance of friendship.]]> 40 René Spencer 1250246725 Kelly 0 2024, spanish 3.81
author: René Spencer
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.81
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/12
date added: 2024/10/12
shelves: 2024, spanish
review:
Interestingly this book is in two languages, but the cover nor the title advertises as such. It's not completely in Spanish or completely in English, so I'm not sure if it belongs in the English collection or Spanish.
]]> 183440430 32 Michael Rosen 1529506581 Kelly 0 3.68 2024
author: Michael Rosen
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.68
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/12
date added: 2024/10/12
shelves:
review:
Cute book. I like how the author kind of gives you permission at the beginning to turn it into a book of your own and to just play with the words.
]]> 199532036 48 Lenny Wen 006328894X Kelly 0 2024, undies 4.22
author: Lenny Wen
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.22
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/09
date added: 2024/10/09
shelves: 2024, undies
review:
This was a sweet ghost story, which maybe isn't your first thought about ghosts. It had its creepy moments, and the illustrations did a great job showing the darkness of creep and then the lightness of the meadow.
]]> 203163903 This laugh-out-loud funny sequel to breakout hit Chez Bob introduces a cutthroat competition between everyone's favorite birdseed restauranteur and his pizza-delivery rival!

Look out, Bob—there's a new restaurant in town. Meet Ryan! This guy’s got it all: The hippest hair! The coolest bike tricks! The wildest parties! And most awesome of all…PIZZA FOR BIRDS! Can Bob—the big cheese at the best birdseed restaurant around—cook up a recipe for disaster that’ll stir the pot and push his rival to go south?

In this parody of the phenomenon of online bullying, Bob’s relatable flaws of jealousy, impulsive reactivity, and fear of abandonment offer a valuable lesson which will resonate in a world where lies and misinformation abound on the internet.]]> 40 Bob Shea 0316494453 Kelly 0 2024, undies 3.36
author: Bob Shea
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.36
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/09
date added: 2024/10/09
shelves: 2024, undies
review:
Well I'll be darned, Bob Shea. You took a simple topic and turned it into a teaching tool. Now, I don't mean that in a bad way. It still read picture book-y. But it's all about lying on the "internest."
]]> 199531812 This third book by the team that created the New York Times bestselling How to Read a Book and How to Write a Poem celebrates the magic of listening to the song that echoes inside you, and letting your music ring out.

Hush.

Now, turn up your ears

and listen

to the concert happening

all around you.

As this quiet overture builds to a full symphony, Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and singer-songwriter Randy Preston conduct a melody of a poem. Colorful notes are played by Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet’s distinctive artwork.

Surrounded by nature’s chorus and guided by words that vibrate like thunder, let the groove lead you on, until you can’t help but sing out from your soul!

How to Read a Book was an American Library Association Notable Book and was named a best book of the year by School Library Journal, Kirkus, and The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books. How to Write a Poem was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.]]> 32 Kwame Alexander 0063060930 Kelly 0 2024 3.78 2024
author: Kwame Alexander
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.78
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/09
date added: 2024/10/09
shelves: 2024
review:
All Melissa Sweet's books are well done, and then the text is so lyrical as well. I like how the text is built into the pictures.
]]> 197596616 A New York Times bestselling author’s entertaining take on a quintessential outdoor experience—and why sometimes the best memories are a result of the unexpected—with laugh-out-loud illustrations.

A family’s excited to go camping! But they don’t know what they’re doing, and it does NOT go well. Then they see Campingland, a perfect indoor camping theme park! Perfect temperature. Perfect “fishing.� Perfect “animals.� But…PERFECTLY BORING!

Will they give outdoor camping another try? Be a little more prepared? A lot more relaxed? And NOT hug any skunks this time?]]> 40 Ame Dyckman 1662510837 Kelly 5 2024 4.06
author: Ame Dyckman
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.06
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2024/10/09
date added: 2024/10/09
shelves: 2024
review:
This book was great! After I read it I was like, was it really that good? So I read it again. It was! It's simple yet smart. I wonder if the cover should have had at least one kid or adult looking frowny. I guess they liked Campingland.
]]> 201750777 An alien invasion story with a message about what it means to be human. When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their "car". No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they "make business", "play sportsball" and "wear hat". As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high.]]> 48 X. Fang 1774882027 Kelly 0 2024 4.40 2024
author: X. Fang
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.40
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/09
date added: 2024/10/09
shelves: 2024
review:
This one was ok. I think it had its funny moments, and it was certainly interesting. It just wasn't a wow for me. Granted, I read a lot of great picture books today, so maybe this was good and just not great.
]]> 199531873
There once was a man who loved his tidy home and whoĚý didn’t Ěýlike animals. Then one day, a cat appeared. The man and the cat both likedĚýnapping and watching the rain and eating dinner precisely at six. Well, maybe thisĚý oneĚý animal could stay. Next came a dog . . . This big-hearted and funny tale with delightful artwork from Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham celebrates the joy of embracing new perspectives.]]> 40 Deborah Underwood 0358567130 Kelly 5 caldecott-contender, animals 4.53 2024
author: Deborah Underwood
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.53
book published: 2024
rating: 5
read at: 2024/10/09
date added: 2024/10/09
shelves: caldecott-contender, animals
review:
Wow, I absolutely loved this book. The illustrations have meaning and add to the story, the story is unique and yet warm, and then there is a surprise ending! Genius!
]]> 203086242 Perfect for fans of the bestselling The Leaf Thief, this is a humorous picture book about a squirrel who enlists the help of his woodland friends as he searches for his missing acorn!Squirrel dug and dug, but he couldn't find it. Which could only mean one thingĚý . . . someone took his acorn!ĚýSo he asks Deer. And Skunk. And Racoon. And even Fox! But nobody has seen his acorn! And when Owl pipes up with a meandering monologue about a small tree nearby, he is no help at all! Will Squirrel ever find his missing acorn?Have You Seen My Acorn? is the perfect book for fall and for autumnal story times!]]> 32 D.K. Ryland 0593622421 Kelly 0 2024 3.97
author: D.K. Ryland
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.97
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/09
date added: 2024/10/09
shelves: 2024
review:
This book got better the farther into it I got. It has a trick ending, too!
]]> 214429092 Sweet and Sour is a dill-ightfully silly and heartfelt picture book about two rival pickles fermenting their way to friendship—perfect for fans of Stick and Stone and The Day the Crayons Quit.

Sweet and Sour are in a serious pickle. Opposites in almost every way, they are next-door neighbors who just can’t seem to get along. As competition between them ramps up, it may be that their backyard battles will consume them. Or can these persnickety personalities find something better to do with all their misspent energy?

Flavored with a tangy text by Brian Yanish and tart art from Stacy Ebert, this tale about second chances, overcoming differences, and celebrating what unites us is sure to pickle the fancy of readers young and old.]]> 40 Brian Yanish 037439380X Kelly 0 2024, food 3.52
author: Brian Yanish
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.52
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/09
date added: 2024/10/09
shelves: 2024, food
review:
This was a cute book. It's basically a book about pickles who have differences but in the end work them out.
]]> 201721655
Down at the bottom of the tall buildings of New York City, Magnolia Wu sits inside her parents� laundromat. Magnolia has pinned every lost sock from the laundromat onto a bulletin board, in hopes that customers will return to retrieve them. But no one seems to have noticed. In fact, barely anyone has noticed Magnolia at all.

What she doesn’t know is that this is about to be her most exciting summer yet. When Iris, a new friend from California arrives, they set off across the city to solve the mystery of each missing sock, asking questions in subways and delis and plant stores and pizzerias, meeting people and uncovering the unimaginable.

With each new encounter, Magnolia learns that when you’re bold enough to head into the unknown, things start falling into place.]]> 160 Chanel Miller 0593624521 Kelly 0 to-read 4.28 2024
author: Chanel Miller
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.28
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/10/09
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> 90590111 SWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that she’s much more than a score. This energetic graphic novel is inspired by a true story!

Aliya is new to Wisconsin, and everything feels different than Florida. The Islamic school is bigger, the city is colder, and her new basketball team is…well, they stink.

Aliya’s still excited to have teammates (although the team's captain, Noura, isn't really Aliya's biggest fan), and their new coach really understands basketball (even if she doesn't know much about being Muslim). This season should be a blast...if they could just start to win. As they strengthen their skills on the court, Aliya and the Peace Academy team discover that it takes more than talent to be great--it's teamwork and self-confidence that defines true success.Ěý

For fans of The Crossover and Roller Girl, this graphic novel goes big with humor and heart as it explores culture and perceptions, fitting in and standing out, and finding yourself, both on and off the court.]]> 240 Hena Khan 0593430492 Kelly 0 to-read 4.27
author: Hena Khan
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.27
book published:
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> 198494021
Who can amaze with their remarkable ways?Ěý
The pelican can!Ěý
The pelican can!
Ěý
When a young pelican wakes up hungry, pelican parents know just what to do! Take a trip to the seaside and cheer for a marvelous bird who can fly, soar, dive, and more! Luminous graphic art paired with infectious rhythmic text makes for a winning invitation to join in a soaring journey to observe and celebrate the way that pelicans feed their young.

The pelican does what a pelican can do.
Now, how about you?]]> 40 Toni Yuly 0316497819 Kelly 0 2024, storytime 3.67
author: Toni Yuly
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.67
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/08
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: 2024, storytime
review:
This would be a great book for a bird storytime for little ones. Simple text and simple pictures.
]]> 125489354 40 Margaret O'Hair 1339026449 Kelly 5 2024 4.22
author: Margaret O'Hair
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.22
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2024/10/08
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: 2024
review:
This is one of the best books I've ever read. I loved how inclusive it was and included all my well, what if you feel like this, and it just answered all my questions about what being brave could include and what it could mean.
]]> 199605509
Cantaloupe brings the caution and HoneyDo the confidence. Together, they’re learning what they can’t do, at least not at first, and what they totally can—with a little practice, a little care, and their two smart melons. From riding a bike to baking a cake to learning to swim and more, with friends like this, new things are can-do.]]> 56 Mike Boldt 059369774X Kelly 0 2024 3.73
author: Mike Boldt
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.73
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/08
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: 2024
review:

]]> 207567828 Flurries flutter, soft and light. It’s winter, and our world is bright!

Pull out your warmest coat, mittens, and scarf! It's time for sledding, skating, and snowmen! And don't forget the hot chocolate, decorations, and special time with family and friends—it’s winter! From Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to Christmas and Valentine’s Day, get in the spirit of the season with this joyful rhyming follow-up to It’s Fall! from a New York Times bestselling creator.]]> 40 Renee Kurilla 0316570133 Kelly 0 2024 4.19
author: Renee Kurilla
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.19
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/08
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: 2024
review:
Just note that this book does include holidays in it, not just winter weather and such.
]]> 204594004 With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.

When you fall down.
When you are scared.
If you get a bad haircut.
You will always have me!

In this sweet picture book, Todd Parr celebrates the care and support we all need to thrive with his signature mix of humor and heart. You Will Always Have Me reminds readers that someone is always there for you—be it a parent or other family member, a friend, or even a pet. When you’re sad or mad, when you feel like you’re not good enough, and when you’re excited and proud of who you are…you will always be loved!]]> 32 Todd Parr 0316376221 Kelly 0 2024 3.82
author: Todd Parr
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.82
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/07
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: 2024
review:
Good one to give to your kids or someone you are mentoring to show that you are important in their lives and they matter to you.
]]> 198562195 The whimsical tale of a clever little goat who rises above everything that threatens to keep her down

Meet a sweet, curious little goat, who loves to sing and climb on everything. Some neighbors find her annoying, but nothing can keep her down—even when she gets stuck in a well and it looks like she’s doomed. When everyone has given up on her, the clever goat surprises them all by taking advantage of her precarious predicament to win the day!

Inspired by Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s own experiences with adversity, this playful story about persistence, determination, and thinking outside the box is sure to make readers cheer.]]> 32 Vanessa Brantley-Newton 0525517138 Kelly 0 2024
What I didn't like about this book was how mean they were to the goat. I couldn't believe that if they couldn't come up with a solution, their solution would be to kill the goat. Now, did the goat need to get buried to end up winning in the end? Sure, but couldn't it have been an avalanche or something? I guess it's the meaning - even when others put you down, you can find a way to get back to the top. ]]> 3.44
author: Vanessa Brantley-Newton
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.44
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/07
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: 2024
review:
Can anyone read that title and NOT instantly think of the Taylor Swift song?

What I didn't like about this book was how mean they were to the goat. I couldn't believe that if they couldn't come up with a solution, their solution would be to kill the goat. Now, did the goat need to get buried to end up winning in the end? Sure, but couldn't it have been an avalanche or something? I guess it's the meaning - even when others put you down, you can find a way to get back to the top.
]]> 200713352
When Unicorn intercepts the case of a missing pet bird, he leaps into action! This is his moment to shine � or, erm, sneak. He’s sure he’s ready to be a detective even though he has no actual experience. With the best disguises and coolest gadgets, how hard can it be?

But before long, he’ll discover that there’s more to being an agent than sneaky moves and looking cool. He’ll have to track down the humility and heart of a true detective and avoid getting distracted by the annoying bunny that keeps following him � a bunny that might just bear some resemblance to the missing pet � if he ever hopes to officially become Agent Unicorn.

Comic fans, unicorn fans, and anyone who’s ever had an improbable dream will love getting wrapped up in this humorous comic adventure about pursuing your dreams with passion and patience.]]> 40 Jenny Alvarado 1645678989 Kelly 0 2024, animals ]]> 3.39
author: Jenny Alvarado
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.39
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/07
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: 2024, animals
review:
I really wanted to like this one. An agent unicorn? What a great idea! The book was pretty eh for me though, so much that I don't even remember what I did or didn't like about it a day later.

]]> 195660511
My daddy teaches me each day,
To be strong in a gentle way.

And every single day I’m glad
That I’m his son and he’s my dad.

From award-winning author Lesléa Newman, known for her groundbreaking children’s book Heather Has Two Mommies , and New York Times bestselling illustrator AG Ford, comes a sweet ode to all the amazing things that daddies can do—from knitting to cooking, from bike rides to camping trips, from telling stories to bandaging scraped knees. But most of all, this tender picture book highlights the best lesson a father can teach his how to show love and kindness.]]> 32 Lesléa Newman 1419740210 Kelly 0 2024 3.77
author: Lesléa Newman
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.77
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/07
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: 2024
review:
What I liked about this book was it showed all the things boys are stereotypically "not" supposed to do and showed that they are perfectly fine and allowed. But it didn't say, oh don't do this, do do this, it was just like ok yeah you can do this.
]]> 203608499 A rhyming picture book featuring pig construction workers that's perfect for fans of Good Night, Good Night, Construction Site.

In her workshop, late one night, Rosie plans by hardhat light a brand-new road from here to there to reach the Hamshire County fair.

Construction crew chief Rosie and her team are building a new road to the Hamshire County Fair. It’s time to put on hard hats and boots, grab their hammers and stakes, and, of course, bring out the big trucks: bulldozers, excavators, pavers, rollers, and more!

Unfortunately, work with Rosie’s crew doesn’t always go as planned, and Curly, Pinky, and Stinky end up making one huge mess. Rosie is there to save the day, but she can’t do such a big job all by herself. The county fair is starting soon, and there’s only one way to get the road done on time . . . teamwork!]]> 48 Carrie Finison 1984816543 Kelly 0 2024, vehicles, trucks 4.34
author: Carrie Finison
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.34
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/07
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: 2024, vehicles, trucks
review:
This was a unique book. It shows one pig doing too much, only one pig who is on the whole time. But it's great to see that even when that pig is done, the others can come to the rescue. Realistic that the other pigs can suddenly get their act together? Eh, I don't know, but I don't think this book is going for realistic. It is pigs building a road after all.
]]> 207293780 In a much-anticipated new companion to the beloved and bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, the rollicking alphabet chant gets a holiday twist.A told B, and B told C, “I’ll meet you in the branches of the Christmas tree.� In this holiday alphabet rhyme, the crew of beloved letters get their chance to shine as decorations on the Christmas tree!]]> 40 William Boniface 1665954760 Kelly 0 2024, holiday 3.99 2024
author: William Boniface
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/07
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: 2024, holiday
review:
I really don't know if I want another Chicka Chicka book to be where the tree falls down or if they should find a new storyline. I liked the ending though.
]]> 190855012 Follow the sun and the creatures it shines on from dawn to nightfall in this companion to Hello, Moon, from Parent’s Choice Award Winner Julie Downing.

Hello, sun!
Goodbye, night!
Sunrise chill,
pale dawn light.

Julie Downing’s signature artwork washes each page in a symphony of blue, green and purple foliage; the sky shifts from amber to pink, buttercup-yellow, or darkest indigo. Sleepy bears, rabbits, deer, and other animals rise from cozy dens and burrows to greet the day.

From the award-winning creator of Hello, Moon and Night in the City, Hello, Sun features short and simple sentences perfect for a bedtime story or for children building confidence in reading on their own. Whether you’re starting the day or ending it, don’t miss this engrossing walk with the sun and the creatures it shines on.]]> 32 Julie Downing 0823452050 Kelly 0 2024, storytime 3.70
author: Julie Downing
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.70
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/07
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: 2024, storytime
review:
Great day/night, morning/night, sun/moon book. Simple for toddlers but still with charming illustrations. One I would definitely use for storytime.
]]> 186872324
Everyone knows that dragons are fierce, capable of taking on the world!

But this dragon can’t stop sneezing long enough to get a roar out. Even with friendly Phoenix insisting that Dragon get some rest, this powerful creature refuses to stop for any orange ginger tea or a drop of bone broth soup.

It's only when Dragon realizes Phoenix has caught the same cold that they are both able to take the break they so badly need. This tale of helping your friends and valuing differences is a sure-thing for story time.]]> 40 Charlotte Cheng 0593531752 Kelly 0 2024, award 4.05
author: Charlotte Cheng
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.05
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/10/07
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: 2024, award
review:
This book was about a dragon who tried to do too much and felt too big of expectations. It gets brought down to a level where it can be sick and that's okay. I think though it's a metaphor for "you don't always need to be on." I think it's especially directed at boys/men. The phoenix comes in and helps you calm down, take a rest. The illustrations are gorgeous - Dan Santat is the master at drawing dragons and apparently other creatures as well. I would love to take the end papers as just coloring pages.
]]> 195263557 336 Jordan Sonnenblick 1339023172 Kelly 0 to-read 3.81
author: Jordan Sonnenblick
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.81
book published:
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> 124932745 *School Library Journal Starred Review
*Audiofile Earphones Award Winner

This middle-grade Moxie centering period equity is i<>Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret for the next generation!

Helen and Gracie are pranking their way through middle school when a stinky stunt lands them in the front office -- again. Because nothing else has curbed their chaos, the principal orders the best friends to do the unthinkable -- care about something. So they join the school’s Community Action Club with plans to do as little as humanly possible. But when Helen is caught unprepared by an early period and bleeds through her pants -- they were gold lamé! -- the girls take over the club’s campaign for maxi pads in bathrooms for all students who menstruate. In the name of period equity, the two friends use everything from over-the-top baked goods to glitter gluing for change. But nothing can prepare them for a clueless school board (ew), an annoying little sister (ugh), and crushes (oh my!). As Helen and Gracie find themselves closer to change and in deeper trouble than ever before, they must decide if they care enough to keep going . . . even if it costs them their friendship.]]> 266 Ali Terese 1338835831 Kelly 0 to-read 4.04 2024
author: Ali Terese
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.04
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/10/08
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> 201632466 The much-anticipated new picture book from the best-selling, award-winning creators of A Child of Books.

Dictionary wishes she could tell a story like other books. So one day, she decides to bring her words to life. How exciting it is to finally have an adventure on her very own pages! But what will she do when her characters collide and everything gets all in a jumble, causing the most enormous tantrum to explode? This isn’t what she wanted at all! Luckily her friend Alphabet knows exactly what to do and sings a song that brings calm and order to Dictionary’s pages once again.]]> 56 Oliver Jeffers 1536235504 Kelly 0 2024, undies 4.34
author: Oliver Jeffers
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.34
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/27
date added: 2024/09/27
shelves: 2024, undies
review:
Great undies if you look closely. It was an interesting premise and decent execution.
]]> 60763291 Black Bear is feeling lonely, so he decides to look for a friend. Luckily, he meets Brown Bear, who is in the same situation! The bears decide to search for a friend together. They search everywhere, but their elusive friend is nowhere to be found. Or have they been right there all along? With stunning artwork and heart-warming text, this is a beautiful picture book from the Kate Greenaway Medal-shortlisted Petr Horácek.]]> 32 Petr Horáček 1406397547 Kelly 0 4.03 2022
author: Petr Horáček
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.03
book published: 2022
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/27
date added: 2024/09/27
shelves:
review:
Eh, I was expecting more. I like the idea, just not the execution.
]]> 199798205
The library is haunted! Beware of the ghost!
Frightening children is what Boo loves doing most.
The library is Poppy’s favorite place to go but it’s haunted by a ghost named Boo who loves to frighten visitors away. Boo casts eerie shadows, rips out pages, and knocks books off the shelves. However, brave Poppy refuses to leave—she just wants to read in peace! Poppy soon realizes why Boo is acting out and she knows just how to help him. Boo the Library Ghost is an adorable picture book that follows one rambunctious ghost who really just wants to learn how to read. Poppy is there to teach Boo how to read and soon enough he becomes the friendliest library ghost around! This sweet story is the perfect read all year long and is a celebration of the joy of reading and a love of books.
Ěý]]> 32 Becky Paige 1667206885 Kelly 0 2024, books-reading, rhyming 4.19 2024
author: Becky Paige
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.19
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/26
date added: 2024/09/26
shelves: 2024, books-reading, rhyming
review:
This book was better than I expected. The rhyming is pretty good, and the story is so cute. I love that in the end the ghost does put the library back the way it belongs. I was expecting this to be like other stories I've read that are like, the ghost is a boy, and this is how he shows his feelings, or something, but I was pleasantly surprised that it really is about a ghost.
]]> 180724641
Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash’s age are more interested in pop stars and popularity contests than in fighting for change. Even Ash’s family seems to be sleepwalking through life.

The only person who ever seemed to get Ash was their Grandpa Edwin. Before he died, he used to talk about building a secret cabin, deep in the California wilderness. Did he ever build it? What if it’s still there, waiting for him to come back…or for Ash to find it? To Ash, that maybe-mythical cabin is starting to feel like the perfect place for a fresh start and an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that haunts their daily life.

But making the wilds your home isn’t easy. And as much as Ash wants to be alone…can they really be happy alone? Can they survive alone?

From New York Times –bestselling author and illustrator Jen Wang comes a singularly affecting story about self-discovery, self-reliance, and the choice to live when it feels like you have no place in the world.]]> 320 Jen Wang 1250754062 Kelly 0 2024, graphic-novel
So I just read ASH’S CABIN. It’s really good. I read it all today. I think a 12-14 year old could read and appreciate it. It does a great job with the setting � basically the whole middle of the book is the setting, and hopefully the author made sure the fish and plants she wrote about/drew are specific to that part of California. I thought it worked decently well as a graphic novel with text probably playing a bigger role than the illustrations. I thought there were a couple of plot problems � Ash found the cabin super easily, and I thought more of the book was going to be about finding it. I also didn’t feel like there was a lot about climate change as the book advertised. Most of the book was about surviving in the wilderness. There was a bit at the beginning and a bit at the end./

Beyond that, I'm not sure we get much of a sense of our character. We see them doing all kinds of survival things, but I'm not sure we get a lot of development out of them. ]]> 4.15 2024
author: Jen Wang
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/25
date added: 2024/09/25
shelves: 2024, graphic-novel
review:
Here's what I wrote on Heavy Medal:

So I just read ASH’S CABIN. It’s really good. I read it all today. I think a 12-14 year old could read and appreciate it. It does a great job with the setting � basically the whole middle of the book is the setting, and hopefully the author made sure the fish and plants she wrote about/drew are specific to that part of California. I thought it worked decently well as a graphic novel with text probably playing a bigger role than the illustrations. I thought there were a couple of plot problems � Ash found the cabin super easily, and I thought more of the book was going to be about finding it. I also didn’t feel like there was a lot about climate change as the book advertised. Most of the book was about surviving in the wilderness. There was a bit at the beginning and a bit at the end./

Beyond that, I'm not sure we get much of a sense of our character. We see them doing all kinds of survival things, but I'm not sure we get a lot of development out of them.
]]> 199797988
Rolling reptiles, in your places!
Time to start the Dino Races!
When you hear the whistle blow�
Dino Racers, GO! GO! GO!

It’s an exciting day when a group of dinosaurs decide to race…but which dinosaur will come in first place? Readers will be charmed by the absolutely adorable illustrations, and this hilarious rhyming story.]]> 32 Kaz Windness 1665944269 Kelly 0 2024, easy-reader 4.03 2024
author: Kaz Windness
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.03
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/24
date added: 2024/09/24
shelves: 2024, easy-reader
review:
I thought this book's text is way too hard for an early reader. "Banners waving, spotlights glowing" seems pretty complicated for me, to either sound out or to comprehend. And then it has dino names, too, which I thought, well those aren't sight words. I do like the style of the illustrations and the story is ok - but why can't there be a winner?
]]> 199531850 24 Dav Pilkey 0063373491 Kelly 0 easy-reader 3.50 1997
author: Dav Pilkey
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.50
book published: 1997
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/24
date added: 2024/09/24
shelves: easy-reader
review:
Great simple text and still fun story.
]]> 200987461 32 Kallie George 006313750X Kelly 0 2024, easy-reader 3.41
author: Kallie George
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.41
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/24
date added: 2024/09/24
shelves: 2024, easy-reader
review:
This book is sweet, no pun intended. I don't think I've ever seen a book end like this for younger readers. I was surprised and yet not because I thought my guess was right, and it was. I was more surprised that it ended the way it did with the "missing" dot.
]]> 199798264
Nat that Cat has a snack. Pat the Rat wants a snack. Nat the Cat can share, right? Nat the Cat does not want to share!]]> 32 Jarrett Lerner 1665957085 Kelly 0 2024, easy-reader 3.98
author: Jarrett Lerner
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.98
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/24
date added: 2024/09/24
shelves: 2024, easy-reader
review:
Good simple text and funny story. I like how there is a narrator and Nat the Cat talks, too.
]]> 199532219 24 Dav Pilkey 0063373513 Kelly 0 easy-reader, animals 3.00 1997
author: Dav Pilkey
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.00
book published: 1997
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/24
date added: 2024/09/24
shelves: easy-reader, animals
review:
I loved how simple and repetitive the text is. It's also a cute story, if ending a bit abruptly.
]]> 186872473 A dog and a strawberry find themselves nose to stem in this picture book. An epic battle ensues—who will come out on top?

Welcome to the Greatest Race of All Time! Give it up for our reigning champion, the one-and-only DOG! And let’s have a hand for her adversary - the formidable STRAW-BER-RYYYY! When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she sizes it up, dances around it, and decides she is going to race the Strawberry--and win.]]> 40 Nelly Buchet 0593643127 Kelly 0 2024, animals, funny
But, I think zoomies work because there is no speaking during them, so the text kind of slowed down the zoomies in the book, if that's what they were. So I'd do maybe panels or just pictures without text so you get the full effect of zoomies. But it was super cute.

Read it again and think it's even better this time. I think everything works in the story. ]]> 3.83
author: Nelly Buchet
name: Kelly
average rating: 3.83
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/23
date added: 2024/09/23
shelves: 2024, animals, funny
review:
I need Dog Vs. Lemon next or Cat vs. Cucumber.

But, I think zoomies work because there is no speaking during them, so the text kind of slowed down the zoomies in the book, if that's what they were. So I'd do maybe panels or just pictures without text so you get the full effect of zoomies. But it was super cute.

Read it again and think it's even better this time. I think everything works in the story.
]]> 154488329
Lucía loves to watch the monarchs' migration from her home in Mexico with Papá. But this year, the monarchs' journey north holds extra weight; Papá is heading north, too, to look for work. He promises her that when "the weather turns cold and the monarcas return, our winged ancestors will guide me home." So while he spends the summer months harvesting produce on faraway farms, Lucía watches the skies for signs of the monarchs'—and her papá's—return.

Told through the parallel stories of the butterflies� journey and Lucía's migrant farmer father, Cynthia Harmony's A Flicker of Hope is a love letter to the power of families and nature, both of which know no borders.]]> 32 Cynthia Harmony 0593525760 Kelly 0 2024, award 4.37
author: Cynthia Harmony
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.37
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/23
date added: 2024/09/23
shelves: 2024, award
review:
This book is absolutely gorgeous and a real shame the illustrator isn't eligible, as far as I can tell, for the Caldecott. What an interesting way to combine different types of migration - people and butterflies - and to show families in different ways.
]]> 177721366
From sunrise to sunset, a group of young Black boys joyously spend the day together as they live their best lives freely in their community. ­With confidence and a touch of swag, these friends do everything with one build a time machine, tend to the community garden, roleplay in the park, read, take a group selfie, and play basketball. With simple, spare text from celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and colorful, playful art from Reggie Brown capturing the pleasures of boyhood and friendship, Bros affirms the truth that Black boys deserve and are worthy of a childhood full of joy and free of risk, just as much as anyone. Timely and buoyant, it’s a story sure to be enjoyed by anyone who knows what it is to be surrounded by friends with a day of adventure ahead of you.]]> 32 Carole Boston Weatherford 1536220418 Kelly 0 4.12
author: Carole Boston Weatherford
name: Kelly
average rating: 4.12
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/23
date added: 2024/09/23
shelves: 2024, diverse, diverse-author, diverse-cover
review:
Great book, loved how inclusive it was and has boys doing things some people stereotypically wouldn't associate with them - crying, caring, reading.
]]>