Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
What if your favorite teacher was actually a robot? Gordon Korman blends humor, mystery, and science fiction in this entertaining middle grade novel about a suspiciously perfect new teacher. With multiple perspectives, relatable characters, and thought-provoking questions about artificial intelligence.
Navigate the stormy seas of friendship and grief! Ines L. Oliveira’s Calvin and the Sugar Apples delivers a deeply moving, emotional journey that beautifully validates the profound heartbreak of losing a pet.
Banish the pressure to be perfect! A sweet and touching exploration of the scariness of BIG feelings and overcoming the pressures to do everything “just right,” in this companion title to bestselling picture book Sometimes I’m Bombaloo .
Unpack an unforgettable story of belonging! Costantia Manoli’s Tomatoes in My Lunchbox is an outstanding, masterpiece that fiercely champions identity, diverse cultures, and the monumental power of properly pronouncing a child’s name.
Prepare to be instantly enthralled by Davide Cali and Marianna Balducci’s Too Many Pigs and One Big Bad Wolf, a hilarious, metafictional spin on a classic fairy tale. An unseen narrator goes head-to-head with the big bad wolf in this hilarious counting-book twist on The Three Little Pigs.