Selznick, Brian and David Serlin. Baby Monkey, Private Eye. Scholastic Press, 2018. Baby Monkey, Private Eye is written by Brian Selznick and David Serlin. It has earned multiple accolades: it is a Kirkus and Booklist starred review, 2019 Gryphon Award winner, and ALSC 2019 notable children’s book. Baby Monkey, Private Eye tells about the adventuresContinue reading “Baby Monkey, Private Eye”
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Pet Costume Party
Hooks, Gwendolyn. Pet Costume Party. Stone Arch Books, 2011. Pet Costume Party is written by Gwendolyn Hooks and illustrated by Mike Byrne. It is a story about a boy and his pet goldfish hosting a Halloween costume party, but what will their costume be? It is targeted for beginning readers (grades 1 – 3). ThisContinue reading “Pet Costume Party”
Wild Animal Babies
Kratt, Martin and Chris Kratt. Wild Animal Babies. Random House, 2016. Wild Animal Babies! is written and illustrated by Martin Kratt and Chris Kratt. It is a non-fiction book that introduces readers to baby animals in the wild and teaches them what they do. It is targeted for beginning readers (grades preschool through first grade).Continue reading “Wild Animal Babies”
The Littlest Leaguer
Hoff, Syd. The Littlest Leaguer. Harper Collins, 2008. The Littlest Leaguer is written and illustrated by Syd Hoff. It’s a story about a boy sticking with baseball despite his role as a bench warmer. He is rewarded by winning the series for his team by using his small size to his advantage. It is targetedContinue reading “The Littlest Leaguer”
Ballet Dreams
Depken, Kristen. Ballet Dreams. Random House, 2013. Ballet Dreams is written by Kristen L. Depken and illustrated by Ulkutay Design Group. It is a story about a girl who dreams of being a ballet star. It is targeted for beginning readers (grades PS – grade 1). This seems appropriate based on the simple sentence structureContinue reading “Ballet Dreams”
Fox the Tiger
Tabor, Corey R. Fox the Tiger. Balzer Bray, 2018. Fox the Tiger is written and illustrated by Corey R. Tabor. He is the 2019 Geisel Award winner for this work. The story communicates a positive message that each individual is special. It is targeted for children in grades preschool through grade 1; however, it includesContinue reading “Fox the Tiger”
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