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~This new book by a Caldecott winning illustrator create magic from a single number. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : 102 by Matthew Cordell #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbook geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/07/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : 102 by Matthew Cordell

102 written & illustrated by Matthew Cordell Little, Brown and Company, 2026 ISBN: 978-0-316-58095-3 Source; eARC from publisher & purchased...

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~Check out the inspiration for the book and other interesting tidbits from the author as well as my review of this fun book. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW & AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR INTERVIEW for Tajin and the Twelve Thunders by Magaly Morales #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/06/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW & AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR INTERVIEW : Tajin and the Twelve Thunders by Magaly Morales

TAJIN AND THE TWELVE THUNDERS A Pre-Columbian Myth written and illustrated by Magaly Morales Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-...

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~What a compelling adventure! A young girl discovers she's a dragon but struggles to find her dragon side. Can't wait to read book #2. MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW : DragonBorn by Struan Murray #mglit #kidlit #fantasy #dragons geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/06/midd...

MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW : DragonBorn by Struan Murray

DRAGONBORN Dragonborn #1 written by Struan Murray Dutton Children's Books, 2025 ISBN: 979-8-217-11321-7 Source : purchased Ages 9-12 All opi...

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~Check out these two delightful picture books about the challenges and joys of swimming.~ PICTURE BOOK REVIEWS : Serafina Makes Waves & A Fish LIke Me #kidlit #picturebooks #summerfun #swimming geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/06/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEWS : Serafina Makes Waves & A Fish Like Me

SERAFINA MAKES WAVES words by Matthew Burgess, pictures by Robin Rosenthal Dial Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-0-593-69963-8 Source...

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Check out this fun series for young readers who love fairies. EARLY CHAPTER BOOK REVIEWS : A Surprise for Willow and A Wish for Lily by Bean Jackson #kidlit #chapterbooks #fairies geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/06/earl...

EARLY CHAPTER BOOK REVIEWS : A Surprise for Willow & A Wish for Lily by Bea Jackson

A SURPRISE FOR WILLOW Fairies Welcome #1 written & illustrated by Bea Jackson Simon Spotlight, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-4109-9 Source: publis...

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~After fleeing her abusive grandfather, can Kestrel learn to fly? MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW & AUTHOR GUEST POST : Kestrel Takes Flight by Joy McCullough #kidlit #mglit #novelinverse geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/06/midd...

MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW & AUTHOR GUEST POST : Kestrel Takes Flight by Joy McCullough

KESTREL TAKES FLIGHT written by Joy McCullough Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-7265-9 SOURCE : ARC from publisher fo...

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~What a great chance to talk to an author & illustrator about their work! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW w/ Author & Illustrator INTERVIEW: Unicorns in Uniforms by Beth Ferry & A.N. Kang #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/05/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW w/ Author & Illustrator INTERVIEWS : Unicorns in Uniforms by Beth Ferry & A.N. Kang

UNICORNS IN UNIFORMS written by Beth Ferry, illustrated A.N. Kang Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-7542-1 Sou...

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~Vivien Thomas saved many lives despite being unable to obtain a college degree. PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION : A Doctor at Heart by @joanschoettler.bsky.social & Steffi Walthall #kidlit #picturebooks #biography #childrensbooks @blueslipmedia.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/05/pict...

PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION : A Doctor at Heart by Joan Schoettler & Steffi Walthall

A DOCTOR AT HEART The Story of Groundbreaking Scientist and Teacher Vivien Thomas written by Joan Schoettler, illustrated by Steffi Waltha...

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~This delightful nonfiction book uses questions and brief descriptions to introduce some very stinky animals to young readers. WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Who's Making That Big Stink? by Darrin Lund and Erica J. Chen #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/05/wild...

WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Who's Making That Big Stink? by Darrin Lunde & Erica J. Chen

WHO'S MAKING THAT BIG STINK? written by Darrin Lunde, illustrated by Erica J. Chen Charlesbridge, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6235-4625-0 Source: eAR...

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~A young boy turns into the underwearwolf after putting on a wool pair of underwear under the full moon!~ PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Gideon Sterer & Charles Santoso #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @simonkids.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/05/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Gideon Sterer & Charles Santoso

THE UNDERWEARWOLF written by Gideon Sterer, illustrated by Charles Santoso Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-5...

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~A pygmy shrew must find some missing pearls to save a houseful of critters. Lots of fun~ MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW : The Case of the Pilfered Pearls by Margi Preus & Junyi Wu #kidlit #mglit #childrensbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/05/midd...

MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW : The Case of the Pilfered Pearls by Margi Preus & Jenyi Wu

THE CASE OF THE PILFERED PEARLS The Shrew Detective #1 written by Margi Preus, illustrated Junyi Wu Amulet Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-4197-78...

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~I thoroughly enjoyed this marriage of inconvenience story with a rivals to lovers theme. HISTORICAL ROMANCE : Mischief, Mayhem, and Marriage by Rebecca Connolly. #regencyromance #historicalfiction #cleanromance ldsandlovinit.blogspot.com/2026/05/hist...

HISTORICAL ROMANCE : Mischief, Mayhem, and Marriage by Rebecca Connolly

MISCHIEF, MAYHEM, AND MARRIAGE Supposed Scandal #1 written by Rebecca Connolly Kindle Edition, 2021 Regency Romance All opinions expressed...

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~What a fun adventure through a young boy's imagination! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Dino Door by @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social & Renee Kurilla #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @simonkids.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/05/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Dino Door by Josh Funk & Renee Kurilla

THE DINO DOOR written by Josh Funk, illustrated by Renee Kurilla Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-5783-0 So...

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~A beautiful combination of information, poetry, and art! WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Just One Oak by Maria Gianferrari & Diana Sudyka @simonkids #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks #nonfiction geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/04/wild...

WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Just One Oak by Maria Gianferrari & Diana Sudyka

JUST ONE OAK What a Single Tree Can Be written by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Diana Sudyka Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-610...

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Check out my interview with the author! What does Ghost do to celebrate his birthday when his favorite things all relate to Halloween and its the summer? PICTURE BOOK : Little Ghost's Summerween by Maggie Edkins Willis #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/04/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW & AUTHOR INTERVIEW : Little Ghost's Summerween by Maggie Edkins Willis

LITTLE GHOST'S SUMMERWEEN written & illustrated by Maggie Edkins Willis Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN;978-1-6659-8514-7 Source: publisher fo...

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~What a remarkable way to tell a person's story! And the art is stunning! Check it out!PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION : The True Ugly Duckling by Sandra Nickel & Calvin Nicholls #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #biography geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/04/pict...

PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION : The True Ugly Duckling by Sandra Nickel & Calvin Nicholls

THE TRUE UGLY DUCKLING: How Hans Christian Andersen Became a Swan written by Sandra Nickel, illustrated by Calvin Nicholls Levine Querido,...

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~What a fun way to learn about hatching from an egg! Reads like the narrator is instructing the gosling. WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : How to Hatch by Sara Holly Ackerman & Galia Bernstein #kidlit #picturebooks #nonfiction #childrensbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/04/wild...

WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : How to Hatch by Sara Holly Ackerman & Galia Bernstein

HOW TO HATCH: A Goslings Guide to Breaking Free written by Sara Holly Ackerman, illustrated by Galia Bernstein Alfred A. Knopf, 2026 ISBN...

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~Another lovely, imaginative book from a talented artist~ A little girl has an adventure with the tiny octopus she rescues. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Octopus by Guojing #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/04/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Octopus by Guojing

THE OCTOPUS written & illustrated by Guojing two lions, 2026 ISBN: 978-1662521508 Source: publicist for review (Thanks!) Ages 4-8 All opin...

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~Why write a book for middle graders about the Greek Underworld? Find out in an interview with the author. MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW & INTERVIEW : Relic of Thieves by Shana Targosz #kidlit #mglit #GreekMythology geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/04/midd...

MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW & INTERVIEW : Relic of Thieves (Underwild #2) by Shana Targosz

RELIC OF THIEVES The Underwild #2 written by Shana Targosz Aladdin, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-5766-3 Source : ARC from publisher for review Ag...

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~A book about two young immigrant girls and their experiences in detention. A book that reminds readers of their and our humanity.~ PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen & Violeta Encarnacion #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/04/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen & Violeta Engarnacion

BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US written by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Violeta Encarnacion Red Comet Press, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-63655-192-0 Source: aut...

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