Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Science with a splash of humor! Drop: An Adventure through the Water Cycle personifies a bubbly drop of water to teach the hydrologic cycle. From soaring through clouds to hanging out with dinosaurs, Drop shares her journey with funny one-liners and irresistible artwork.
Packing up a little piece of home. The Light Within You introduces readers to Diya, a young immigrant girl struggling to fit into a new school. A holiday trip to India to celebrate Diwali with her grandmother changes everything.
Space aliens are coming for our pizza! Grunthar’s Revenge brings the Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club back to Earth for a high-stakes showdown. As siblings Tina and Mateo navigate a little healthy rivalry, they must team up with their alien friends to stop the purple-skinned Grunthar.
Can a rat and an owl be best friends? Orris and Timble, a cautious rat must decide between his instincts and his heart. Inspired by a motto on a sardine tin, Orris makes the “noble choice” to rescue his natural enemy. This is a perfect story for early readers about bravery, kindness, and the magic of unlikely connections.
Neat-freak meets Goldendoodle! A comedic adventure that turns the body-swap trope into a journey of empathy. When Parker Pitts swaps bodies with his sister’s messy dog, Boof, he learns that life is about more than organization. This fast-paced, funny read helps middle-grade students explore self-acceptance, grief, and the importance of seeing the world through someone else’s eyes (and paws!).