Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
An incredibly positive and uplifting 5-star picture book, Bravo, Avocado! explores self-discovery and the magic of encouraging your friends. Featuring cute, inviting illustrations and clever wordplay, this heartwarming tale follows an insecure avocado who learns she goes with everything.
Sweet, heartfelt, and beautifully illustrated, Memory Jars explores the challenge of holding onto special moments while learning to enjoy life as it happens. Through Freda’s creative attempt to preserve everything she loves, readers discover that some of life’s most precious treasures are best kept in memory. A wonderful choice for discussions about family, gratitude, and growing up.
A heartfelt and empowering picture book about identity, belonging, and the importance of respecting names, That’s Not My Name! follows Mirha as she learns to take pride in who she is. Filled with diverse representation and an uplifting message about self-confidence, this story is a wonderful read-aloud for helping young students celebrate their own identities and the identities of others.
Step behind the silver screen! Meghan McCarthy’s Action! How Movies Began is an informational treasure trove that beautifully maps the evolution of filmmaking from 1800s photography to modern blockbusters.
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.