Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
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.
In A Soft Place to Land, Janae Marks delivers a deeply moving, relatable story of resilience that upper elementary and pre-teen readers will truly root for. Facing sudden financial struggles and family tension, Joy Taylor must redefine her meaning of home while navigating a secret neighborhood mystery.
Absolutely Nat is a fantastic, graphic novel that sends favorite character Natalie off to summer camp. When camp fails to match the brochure, Natalie must confront her fears and navigate difficult social changes.
The Tryout is a phenomenal, memoir exploring the chaotic, painful, and beautiful realities of middle school. Set in small-town Texas, this vibrant book follows two friends navigating competitive cheerleading tryouts while managing the unique pressures of growing up in dual cultures.
When an overprotective Squirrel tries to claim a new blossom as his own, his friend Bird teaches him how to let nature grow. Seamlessly introducing seasonal science concepts alongside social-emotional themes like sharing and emotional control, this vibrant book is an ideal choice for primary grade read-alouds.