Hidden Yellow Stars is the inspiring account of the efforts of the WWII Belgian Resistance movement to hide Jewish children from the Gestapo, in plain sight.
Author: Sara Masarik
Keeper of Hidden Books – Warsaw Librarians’ Resistance
Inspired by true events, Madeline Martin’s novel, The Keeper of Hidden Books, depicts Warsaw librarians’ resistance during WWII, protecting cultural treasures.
The Hickory Chair
Gran was the best at hide-and-seek and loved to hide messages for her loved ones to find. Her will-reading is no different.
Cathedral: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
Part historical account, part engineering explanation, and part artistic expression, Cathedral takes the reader from the foundation to the dedication.
Frog and Toad Are Friends
Such a simple, lovely friendship – it is no wonder that so many people today have such a fondness for these two friends.
Locomotive by Brian Flocca is Amazing
Locomotive by Brian Floca is a completely marvelous invitation into the romance of trains, how they work, and why they matter.
The Birthday Present by Patricia Miles Martin
The Birthday Present by Patricia Miles Martin is a sweet long-ish picture book that is ideal for any child but boys especially.
Greased Lightning by Sterling North
Greased Lightning by Sterling North and illustrated by Kurt Wiese is a little bit Rascal, a lot Charlotte’s Web, and everything good about a boy picture book.
Code Breaker, Spy Hunter by Laurie Wallmark
The Friedman code breaker story is absolutely compelling and worthy of our attention. They lived storied lives and changed the course of two world wars.
Nora’s Chicks by Patricia MacLachlan
Nora’s Chicks by Patricia MacLachlan is a not to be missed picture book that celebrates friendship after moving to a new place.
Team Burger Shed by Tavin Dillard
Team Burger Shed makes my daughter roll her eyes, me groan, my boys fall over themselves laughing, and even drew my otherwise reticent husband into the fun. I have concluded that this is a quintessential boy-humor book that is fun for the whole family.
So Far From The Sea by Eve Bunting
So Far From the Sea is a gorgeous and brilliant picture book about the difficult topic of the WWII Japanese Internment camps.
Lepunia: Kingdom of the Gallopers
Fans of The Green Ember and Mistmantle will be delighted with the new middle grade fantasy series – Lepunia: Kingdom of the Gallopers!
New Book: The Found Boys
The Found Boys is not really a story about race, but a story about people, and it involves race. I think it’s a hopeful, humorous tale you’ll enjoy.”
Introducing The Book Review Roundup
Introducing The Book Review Roundup! We decided to launch a twice-monthly newsletter with teasers and links to all of the newest reviews…