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.
The Barren Grounds is a powerful, Narnia-inspired portal fantasy centering two Indigenous foster children on an epic quest to save a dying land. A perfectly balanced atmospheric tension with brilliant character humor.
A gorgeous novel in verse inspired by real-life sea otter rehabilitation programs in California. Beautifully illustrated this highly accessible story balances heartbreaking adventure with environmental science.
I’m Not Scared, YOU’RE Scared!, is a charming, hilarious adventure featuring a timid bear and a daring rabbit. Boasting beautiful, crayon-style illustrations and a wonderfully repetitive, interactive dialogue, it makes for an ideal storytime read-aloud.