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Celebrity Picture Books that Aren’t Bad, by B.J. Novak, Julie Andrews, Emma Thompson, and Spike Lee
By Janie Cheaney
“Legitimate children’s book authors”—that is, those who won a publishing contract through finely-honed craft and dogged persistence—have nothing but scorn for picture books with celebrity…
New Chapter Book Series: Bibsy Cross and Detective Sweet Pea
By Janie Cheaney
Bibsy Cross, an irrepressible third-grader, and Sweet Pea, a hound with a nose for mystery, are the loveable protagonists of two new series for early readers.
The Treasure by Marty Machowski
By Megan Saben
Two children living on a Greek island discover a sealed clay pot containing two scrolls and a book. A treasure hunt, a ship, special coins,…
Wander Lost by Laura Martin
By Janie Cheaney
Wander Lost features hidden worlds within a variety of board games, and twin brothers launched on a desperate rescue mission.
The Secret Language of Birds by Lynne Kelly
By Hayley Morell
A neurodivergent tween finds friends and makes an amazing discovery at summer camp. The Secret Language of Birds, Lynne Kelly, Delacorte Press, 2024. 240 Pages…
Evan Miller Is Waking Down by Jerel Law
By Betsy Farquhar
Evan Miller Is Waking Down is an interesting addition to the dystopian fiction landscape that is thought-provoking and clean.
And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps
By Janie Cheaney
And Then, Boom! features a winsome protagonist who suddenly finds himself abandoned.
*Mercy Watson is Missing! by Kate DiCamillo
By Megan Saben
What could possibly entice Mercy Watson to wander away from home? And who will help Mr. and Mrs. Watson recover their beloved porcine pet? Mercy…
With Just One Wing by Brenda Woods
By Janie Cheaney
An adopted boy comes to identify with an orphaned mockingbird With Just One Wing.