Category Archives: Libraries

The Horseback Librarians by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Alexandra Badiu

Posted on March 14, 2023 by susanh579

The Horseback Librarians by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Alexandra Badiu. Albert Whitman, 2023. 9780807562918 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Picture book, uncorrected proof (publication date April 2023) What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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This Book is My Best Friend by Robin Robinson

Posted on January 23, 2023 by susanh579

This Book is My Best Friend by Robin Robinson. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2023. 9781665906814 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like … Continue reading →

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Our Incredible Library Book and the Wonderful Journeys It Took by Caroline Crowe, illustrated by John Joseph

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Our Incredible Library Book and the Wonderful Journeys It Took by Caroline Crowe, illustrated by John Joseph. Floris Books, 2022. 9781782507413 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Inspirational  What did you … Continue reading →

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Jack the Library Cat by Marietta Appollonio

Posted on December 12, 2022 by susanh579

Jack the Library Cat by Marietta Appollonio. Albert Whitman, 2023. 9780807537510 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (publication date 3/1/23) picture book What did you like about the book? Jack the cat loves … Continue reading →

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Booker the Library Bat by Jess M. Brallier, illustrated by Jeff Harter

Posted on November 29, 2022 by susanh579

Booker the Library Bat: The New Guard by Jess M. Brallier, illustrated by Jeff Harter. Pixel+Ink, 2022. 9781645950462 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging by Pauline David-Sax, illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow

Posted on July 28, 2022 by susanh579

Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging by Pauline David-Sax, illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow. Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9780593378823 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What … Continue reading →

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Love in the Library by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Yas Imamura

Posted on March 25, 2022 by susanh579

Love in the Library by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Yas Imamura. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536204308 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Biography What did you like about the book? This is a … Continue reading →

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Book Buddies: Ivy Lost and Found by Cynthia Lord, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

Posted on November 13, 2021 by susanh579

Book Buddies: Ivy Lost and Found by Cynthia Lord, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9781536213546 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book? Meet … Continue reading →

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Moose’s Book Bus by Inga Moore

Posted on November 2, 2021 by susanh579

Moose’s Book Bus by Inga Moore. Candlewick, 2021. 9781536217674  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? The first thing you notice about Moose’s Book Bus is the … Continue reading →

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The Undercover Book List by Colleen Nelson

Posted on October 2, 2021 by susanh579

The Undercover Book List by Colleen Nelson. Pajama Press, 2021. 9781772781878 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? 7th grader Jane McDonald has lost … Continue reading →

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