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The Horseback Librarians by Jane Yolen - 8/10
This historical fiction account shares about the living conditions of Appalachian America during the Great Depression through the lens of...


Street Monsters by Barbara Joosse - 8/10
A creative tale about city life that invites us to face our fears and learn about the world around us. A young boy, frightened by the...


My Brother is an Avocado by Tracy Darnton - 7/10
A whimsical introduction to the process of infant development. When a young girl's father tells her that her future brother is a poppy...


Monet's Cat by Lily Murray - 7/10
Learn about famous Impressionist Claude Monet as he follows his magical cat on adventures throughout his paintings. The whimsical story...


Ghost Cat by Eve Bunting - 7/10
Sailor Boy is the perfect companion for the guardian of the lighthouse, but when she falls ill, will he be able to make sure ships are...


The Hidden Forest by Jeannie Baker - 7/10
This book invites readers to look closer and appreciate the hidden beauty and wonder of nature. When Ben's fishing trap gets stuck, his...


I'm Trying to Love Math by Bethany Barton - 10/10
Told in an engaging and humorous dialogue, this book invites readers to consider the many ways we encounter math in life in order to...


Red Rover: Curiosity on Mars by Richard Ho - 10/10
An excellent story about Mars and the mission of the rover alongside stunning watercolor illustrations. Readers learn about the...


Immigrant Architect: Rafael Gustavino and the American Dream by Berta de Miguel and Kent DieBolt - 9/10
A biography of an architect who immigrated from Spain to New York and patented a remarkable technique which came to shape many of the...


The Tattooed Potato and Other Clues by Ellen Raskin - 9/10
This book weaves together childlike elements, such as nursery rhymes and games, with reflections on the nature of life, art, and mystery....
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