Tag Archives: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers

Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena, illustrated by Jessica Gibson

Posted on March 31, 2022 by susanh579

Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena, illustrated by Jessica Gibson. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2022.  9781534483156 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like … Continue reading →

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The Seagull and the Sea Captain by Sy Montgomery, illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford

Posted on March 3, 2022 by kyurenka

            The Seagull and the Sea Captain by Sy Montgomery, illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford, A Paula Wiseman Book/Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9781534482241 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Picture … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Tim by Stuart Gibbs, illustrated by Stacy Curtis

Posted on February 28, 2022 by susanh579

Once Upon a Tim by Stuart Gibbs, illustrated by Stacy Curtis. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9781534499256 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (publication March 2022) Genre: Historical fiction, humor … Continue reading →

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New From Here by Kelly Yang

Posted on February 20, 2022 by susanh579

New From Here by Kelly Yang. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9781534488304 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: ARC (publication March 2022) Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Trees by Tony Johnston, illustrated by Tiffany Bozic

Posted on February 9, 2022 by susanh579

Trees by Tony Johnston, illustrated by Tiffany Bozic. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2021. 9781534475175 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review)  5 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book:  This beautifully illustrated … Continue reading →

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Light For All by Margarita Engle, illustrated by Raúl Colón

Posted on February 9, 2022 by susanh579

Light For All by Margarita Engle, illustrated by Raúl Colón. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2021. 9781534457270 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Fly by Brittany J. Thurman,  illustrated by Anna Cunha

Posted on January 13, 2022 by susanh579

Fly by Brittany J. Thurman,  illustrated by Anna Cunha. Atheneum Books, Simon & Schuster, 2022. 9781534454873 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  A little … Continue reading →

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Wrecked by Heather Henson

Posted on December 27, 2021 by kyurenka

Wrecked by Heather Henson,  A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book/Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing, 2022. 9781442451056 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback ARC (published March 2022) Genre: Realistic Fiction What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Dragons Are the Worst! by Alex Willan

Posted on September 29, 2021 by susanh579

Dragons Are the Worst! by Alex Willan. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2021. 9781534485112 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book?  Gilbert … Continue reading →

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Twisty-Turny House – written by Lisa Mantchev, illustrated by EG Keller

Posted on September 16, 2021 by kyurenka

Twisty-Turny House – written by Lisa Mantchev, illustrated by EG Keller, A Paula Wiseman Book, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2021. 9781534438477 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Picture book … Continue reading →

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