Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
A debut that follows eleven-year-old Rigel as she navigates parental divorce and a jarring move from off-the-grid Alaska to suburban Connecticut. Exploring themes of family grief, emotional abandonment, and resilience through her bond with a wild crow
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.
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.
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.
Step into the shadows of the overgrown woods! When young Zoey saves a friendly feline from her unkind, witchy neighbor, she unlocks a dangerous web of sinister magic. A spooky adventure that blends classic gothic atmosphere with unexpected twists that will keep cat lovers hooked.