Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
This Is a Birthday Cake! is a hilarious, picture book that brilliantly reimagines The Tortoise and the Hare as a chaotic kitchen baking lesson! Featuring colorful, expressive artwork by Josh Shipley, this charming story teaches young readers the vital importance of patience, listening, and slowing down.
Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell strikes gold with Cornbread & Poppy, a whimsical and heartwarming early chapter book series debut. Celebrating the beautiful dynamic of an irresistible odd-couple pair, this book balances humor, adventure, and emotional intelligence.
Swim Team is a sensational, heart-filled graphic novel that beautifully balances middle-school friendship with critical historical context. Exploring the generational impacts of pool segregation alongside a powerful story of perseverance, this book is an absolute must-have!
Please Don’t Read This Book! is a spectacularly funny, fourth-wall-breaking picture book that begs young readers to disobey its instructions. Featuring zany physical prompts and vibrant illustrations, this crowd-pleasing storytime favorite matches the pure, interactive joy of The Book with No Pictures.
Claribel Ortega’s Witchlings is an absolute triumph of middle-grade fantasy, packed with girl-power vibes, magical world-building, and a heartwarming story of friendship. Following three “Spare” witchlings on an impossible quest, this modern classic brilliantly tackles themes of empathy, classism, and belonging.