Tag Archives: Albert Whitman & Company

The Second Life of Trees by Aimee M. Bissonette, illustrated by Nic Jones

Posted on October 17, 2021 by susanh579

The Second Life of Trees by Aimee M. Bissonette, illustrated by Nic Jones. Albert Whitman & Co., 2021. 9780807572818 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback, Uncorrected Proof. What did you like about the book? Part … Continue reading →

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Delphine Denise and the Mardi Gras Prize by Brittany Mazique, illustrated by Sawyer Cloud

Posted on September 21, 2021 by susanh579

Delphine Denise and the Mardi Gras Prize by Brittany Mazique, illustrated by Sawyer Cloud. Albert Whitman & Co, 2022. 9780807515488 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like … Continue reading →

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Holi Hai! By Chitra Soundar,  illustrated by Darshika Varma

Posted on September 15, 2021 by susanh579

Holi Hai! By Chitra Soundar,  illustrated by Darshika Varma. Albert Whitman, 2021. 9780807533574 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: ARC (publication date: January 2022) Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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Saturday at the Food Pantry by Diane O’Neill, illustrated by Brizida Magro

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Saturday at the Food Pantry by Diane O’Neill, illustrated by Brizida Magro. Albert Whitman, 2021. 9780807572368 Rating: 1-51-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (9/21 pub date) Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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How to Haunt a House by Carolyn Crimi, illustrated by Edward Miller

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

How to Haunt a House by Carolyn Crimi, illustrated by Edward Miller. Albert Whitman, 2021. 9780807534267 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (9/21 pub date) Genre:  Holiday (Halloween) picture book What did you like about … Continue reading →

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Chicken Frank, Dinosaur! by S.K. Wenger, illustrated by Jojo Ensslin

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

 Chicken Frank, Dinosaur! by S.K. Wenger, illustrated by Jojo Ensslin. Albert Whitman, 2021. 9780807511411 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: ARC (10/21 pub date) Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book? This picture … Continue reading →

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King Sejong Invents an Alphabet by Carol Kim, illustrated by Cindy Kang

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

 King Sejong Invents an Alphabet by Carol Kim, illustrated by Cindy Kang. Albert Whitman, 2021. 9780807541616 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (10/21 pub date) What did you like about the book? In 14th century … Continue reading →

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Dear Mr. Dickens by Nancy Churnin, illustrated by Bethany Stancliffe

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Dear Mr. Dickens by Nancy Churnin, illustrated by Bethany Stancliffe. Albert Whitman, 2021. 9780807515303 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: ARC (10/21 pub date) What did you like about the book? A little known (at least … Continue reading →

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Tu Youyou’s Discovery: Finding a Cure for Malaria by Songju Ma Daemicke, illustrated by Lin

Posted on August 2, 2021 by susanh579

Tu Youyou’s Discovery: Finding a Cure for Malaria by Songju Ma Daemicke, illustrated by Lin. Albert Whitman, 2021. 9780807581117 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Uncorrected proof Genre: Biography  What did you like about … Continue reading →

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A Vote for Susanna: The First Woman Mayor by Karen M. Greenwald, illustrated by Sian James

Posted on August 2, 2021 by susanh579

A Vote for Susanna: The First Woman Mayor by Karen M. Greenwald, illustrated by Sian James. Albert Whitman, 2021. 9780807553138 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Uncorrected proof Genre: Biography   What did you like … Continue reading →

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