Category Archives: children’s books

Middle Grade Book Recommendation – Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Joanna

Title: Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet Author: Barbara Dee Publisher: Aladdin, Sept. 2022 Ages: 9-12 Format/Genre: Fiction Themes: eco-anxiety, teens, pollution, climate crisis, chemical pollutants, rivers, friendships, anxiety, bullying, panic attacks, insomnia, nail-biting Reviewed from an ARC Favorite Quote (as a librarian ;)) : … Continue reading →

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Bobcat Prowling – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Joanna

Title: Cat Prowling Author: Maria Gianferrari  Illustrator: Bagram Ibatoulline Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, 2022 Ages: 5-8 Format/Genre: narrative nonfiction Themes: bobcats, yearling, territory Opening: Beyond your house,behind tall pines,under paling starsMother Bobcat wakes. Bobcat Yearling,from last year’s litter,stretches and yawns. Synopsis: A young bobcat leaves … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2022 – PPBF, The Hike

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Joanna

The theme of earth day this year is, Invest In Our Planet. I picked this picture book because, a) I am an avid hiker, and b) I think hiking with kids is one of the best ways to introduce our … Continue reading →

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