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ROWAN + GEMMA written by Sally J. Pla Quill Tree Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-0-06339588-6 Source : Blue Slip Media for review Ages 10-14 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by Blue Slip Media and the publisher. ABOUT THE BOOK In this new middle grade novel by Schneider Award-winning author Sally J. Pla, two neurodivergent tweens, one of whom is nonverbal, forge a friendship against the backdrop of their feuding families. Rowan Monahan has lived in the town of Friendship Prairie forever. He knows everyone, and they know him. Some folks judge him, too, for being a slow learner. But Rowan knows in his heart that he's capable of more than people think. Gemma Caplan is new in town. Back in the city, people understood she used her assistive device (AAC) to speak. But here in tiny Friendship Prairie, she's afraid she won't fit in. When Rowan and Gemma meet, they form an instant, magic bond. But just as the two are growing close, their mothers star...

  SABRINA SUE The Epic Adventure written & illustrated by Priscilla Burris Simon Spotlight, 2026 ISBN: 979-8-347-10328-7 Source : publisher for review (Thanks!) Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by the publisher through Goodreads.com. ABOUT THE BOOK Sabrina Sue—the spunky chicken with a thirst for adventure—makes her picture book debut in this hilarious story about the world’s bravest bird trying to convince her cautious farm friends to join her on her next trip. Sabrina Sue and her fearless pal Froggy have journeyed to the mountains, the sea, the city, and even to space. Even though each adventure has been a rousing success, her farm friends always try to convince her to stay home! They can’t imagine why anyone would want to leave the cozy farm. What if the nervous animals could see for themselves that there’s nothing to fear? Sabrina Sue extends an invite, but will her farm friends decide to take a chance or play it safe? REV...

  KEEPERS OF THE FOREST Sentinels #1 by Kate O'Hearn, illustrated by Johanna Tarkela Henry Holt & Co. BYR, 2026 ISBN: 9781250419514 Ages 9-12 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by the publisher through Goodreads.com. ABOUT THE BOOK Rum is the runt of his litter and an outcast in the Sky Clan, but he sees and understands things the other squirrels don’t—for Rum is a sentinel. Born to each squirrel clan when a catastrophe is looming, sentinels are powerful seers that must go to the Dark Forest to meet a mysterious squirrel that can decipher their message. When Rum befriends the Lowland Clan’s runaway sentinel, Nearly, the two band together to reach the Dark Forest to meet the ancient squirrel, Arundale. But the message Arundale deciphers is dire: A fire is coming to the mountains that will destroy everything in its path. Only the sentinels can save the forest creatures. But one of their kind, the final sentinel, is missing. So Rum, Nearly,...

  FRANKENKITTY written by Maudie Powell-Tuck, illustrated by Mini Grey Tiger Tales, 2026 ISBN: 9781664300972 Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by the publisher through Goodreads.com. ABOUT THE BOOK Meet Frankenkitty—a stitched-together kitten with a haunted castle for a home and a reputation that seems to terrify everyone…even his own inventor! Only Olive, the inventor’s brave young daughter, sees the sweet side of this misunderstood kitty. But when terrible things start to happen at the castle—like mice invading the kitchen, frogs appearing in the bathtub, and Brussels sprouts showing up on the dinner menu—poor Frankenkitty gets the blame and is banished from the castle into the snow. Will Olive be able to rescue the poor kitten before it's too late? This spooky-but-fun story is perfect for kids who love their monsters cute and their bedtime stories dramatic! REVIEW An inventor creates a creature he names FrankenKitty. But wh...

  BITSY BAT, SNOW STAR Bitsy Bat #3 written & illustrated by Kaz Windness Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-6366-4 Source : publisher for review (Thanks!) Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover, summary & interview provided by the publisher. ABOUT THE BOOK When Bitsy wakes up to see her first-ever snowfall, she’s excited to try out wintry activities with her friends at school. But sledding turns out to be harder than she thought, and making snow angels and snowmen leaves her feeling cold and wet. Bitsy tries to pretend she’s having fun…until a friendly snowball fight pushes her over the edge. She retreats inside the school, worried her friends won’t like her anymore once they find out she doesn’t love the snow like they do. But a surprise is waiting for her—Enzo Owl and Mo are inside too! They don’t like snow either and would rather read in the cozy nook. Bitsy comes up with an indoor activity for a snowy day—making paper snowflakes—that just mi...

A QUILT OF STARS : Astronaut Karen Nyberg Stitches a Dream written by Dr. Karen Nyberg & Ann McCallum Staats illustrated by Alida Massari Familius LLC, 2026 ISBN: 979-8-89396-001-3 Source: Author (Ann McCallum Staats) for review Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided through Goodreads.com. ABOUT THE BOOK Stitch together a dream with astronaut Karen Nyberg as she shares her quilt with the world, the stars, and beyond. What would you do with an impossible dream? Dr. Karen Nyberg yearned to reach the stars, and when they were finally within grasp, she wanted to share the extraordinary sight with the world. Seeing that the Earth from a distance was like a quilted masterpiece of people and places, she put her skills with needle and thread to use―in space! When Nyberg lived on the International Space Station, she and NASA invited crafters from around the world to join a project to stitch together a global community quilt. Thousands of people ...

A BOOK FOR EVERYONE All the Books #2 written by Hayley Rocco, illustrated by John Rocco Alvina Ling Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-0-31658842-3 Source : School Library Journal/purchased copy Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by the publisher through Goodreads.com. ABOUT THE BOOK There’s a perfect story for every reader! Piper Waterstone, everyone’s favorite chipmunk from All the Books, returns in a charming and whimsical tale from award-winning creators Hayley Rocco and John Rocco. It’s time for the yearly reading challenge! Piper Waterstone can’t wait to read all the books on this year’s reading list. She’s going to go on so many adventures and is positive she’ll win! But her best friend, Gregory, would rather play pretend pirates than read a book. Can Piper help find a book perfect for Gregory and win the reading challenge? Join Piper on her enchanting reading adventures as she learns not every book is for every reader, but there is a reader ...

  SHERMY AND SHAKE, THE NOT-SO-UNHAPPY-CAMPERS Shermy and Shake #4 written by Kirby Larson, illustrated by Shinji Fujioka Candlewick Press, 2026 ISBN: 978-1536239027 SOURCE : publisher/School Library Journal  Ages 6-9 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by the publisher through Goodreads.com. ABOUT THE BOOK Unlikely best pals Shermy and Shake go on a fun road trip, meet a brand-new baby, and spend the weekend at a real sleepaway camp in a season full of adventure and steadfast friendship. Awesome-possum! Shermy takes his time and thinks things through, while his best friend, Shake, likes to jump in with both feet. But like peanut butter and sweet pickles, the two boys go together perfectly. Whether it’s crafting leprechaun traps, going to Camp Hootie Hoot with the Owl Scouts, or tackling the school talent show (Shake wants to perform, but Shermy would prefer to cheer from the audience), they bring out the best in each other—even whe...

  BRONTOSAURUS IS BACK! A Dinosaur's Name and Return to Fame written by Sarah Albee, illustrated by Chris Hsu Charlesbridge, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-62354-636-6 Source : Blue Slip Media/Publisher Ages 7-10 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by Blue Slip Media & the publisher. ABOUT THE BOOK This is fun, lively, kid-appeal-filled nonfiction and tells the story of brontosaurus—discovered, discontinued, and then reinstated again. Dino fans, come and get it! There's so much to learn in this interesting book about naming, sloppy science, dueling paleontologists, and more! Sarah Albee's signature humor and strong writing, coupled with Chris Hsu's kid-friendly and accurate art, bring history to life on the page. ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR Sarah Albee is the New York Times bestselling author of nonfiction books for kids. Her most recent titles are both nonfiction picture books: The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart’s Brush ...