Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Sweet, heartfelt, and beautifully illustrated, Memory Jars explores the challenge of holding onto special moments while learning to enjoy life as it happens. Through Freda’s creative attempt to preserve everything she loves, readers discover that some of life’s most precious treasures are best kept in memory. A wonderful choice for discussions about family, gratitude, and growing up.
A heartfelt and empowering picture book about identity, belonging, and the importance of respecting names, That’s Not My Name! follows Mirha as she learns to take pride in who she is. Filled with diverse representation and an uplifting message about self-confidence, this story is a wonderful read-aloud for helping young students celebrate their own identities and the identities of others.
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 .