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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · 4d

~I loved this tender story of a tween coming to terms with his mother's death while moving to a new state and starting at an experimental school. #MMGM: Schooled by Jamie Sumner #kidlit #mglit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/10/mmgm...

#MMGM: Schooled by Jamie Sumner

SCHOOLED written by Jamie Sumner Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 978--1-5344-8605-8 Source: ARC from publisher for review Age...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · 17d

Can Twig still be Twig when everything they thought they were changes? Find out in Jessie Sima's delightful new picture book: SNOW KID! #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW & AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR INTERVIEW : Snow Kid by Jessie Sima

SNOW KID written & illustrated by Jessie Sima Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 979-8-3471-0020-0 Source: publisher for...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Sep 3

~I am so looking forward to sharing this one. Such a creative combination of story and art. Love it! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: The Day the Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho & Caroline Kusin Pritchard & @dansantat.bsky.social #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/09/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: The Day the Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho, Caroline Kusin Pritchard & Dan Santat

THE DAY THE BOOKS DISAPPEARED written by Joanna Ho & Caroline Kusin Pritchard illustrated by Dan Santat Disney Hyperion, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 29

~I laughed my way through this addition to an already popular series. Look forward to sharing it with kids. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #funnybooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers

THE DAY THE CRAYONS MADE FRIENDS written by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers Philomel, 2025 ISBN: 979-8-217-04039-1 Source: purchased Ages 6-9 ...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 28

Who knew that a picture book about dust could be so lovely? Check out Martha Brockenbrough's new picture book! #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/wild...

WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: A Gift of Dust by Martha Brockenbrough & Juana Martinez-Neal

A GIFT OF DUST: How Saharan Plumes Feed the Planet written by Martha Brockenbrough, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal Alfred A. Knopf, 20...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 27

Can Ravi open himself up to new friends as well as new beginnings? Find out in Fall is for Beginnings. #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks #backtoschoolbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Fall is for Beginnings by Rajani LaRocca & Abhi Alwar

FALL IS FOR BEGINNINGS written by Rajani LaRocca, illustrated by Abhi Alwar Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-4197-7740-0 S...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 22

#AggieandtheGhost presents readers with a fun and unique tale of a child facing off with a ghost who refuses to follow any rules. #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @simonkids.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Aggie and the Ghost by Matthew Forsythe

AGGIE AND THE GHOST written & illustrated by Matthew Forsythe A Paula Wiseman Book Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 97...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 21

What will Ben do when his seedling doesn't grow like everyone else's? WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Beansprout by Sarah Lynne Reul #kidlit #teachers #picturebooks #greatteachingbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/wild...

WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Beansprout by Sarah Lynne Reul

BEANSPROUT written & illustrated by Sarah Lynne Reul Charlesbridge, 2025 978-1-62354-475-1 Source: publisher for review Ages 5-8 All opini...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 20

If you want a glimpse into the life of a child of immigrants who need the child's help interpretting, check out this lovely and relatable new book! REVIEW : The Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi & @monicarnaldo #kidlit #picturebooks @penguinschoollib.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi & Monica Arnaldo

THE INTERPRETER words by Olivia Abtahi, pictures by Monica Arnaldo Kokila, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-62044-1 Source: purchased Ages 6-10 All op...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 16

#sisters are priceless! The sisters in Bree Paulsen's The Firelight Apprentice must fight together to survive in a war-torn world. #kidlit #mglit #graphicnovels

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FANTASTIC FRIDAY: The Firelight Apprentice by Bree Paulson

THE FIRELIGHT APPRENTICE written & illustrated by Bree Paulsen Quill Tree Books, 2024 ISBN: 978-0-06-326659-9 Source: publisher for r...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 14

#teachers #librarians If you have students who don't understand personal space and boundaries, check out this delightful new book about a Panda who has just such issues.
#kidlit #picturebooks #socialemotionallearning #greatreadalouds #greatteachingbooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Whoa Panda! by C.S. Jennings

WHOA PANDA! written & illustrated by C.S. Jennings Nancy Paulsen Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-32478-3 Source: publisher for review Ages 3-6...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 14

Toucans are fascinating and beautiful birds. To help children learn to appreciate this magnificent creature and encourage them to help, check out : Hello, I'm a Toucan by @hayleyrocco.bsky.social and John Rocco #kidlit #picturebooks
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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Hello, I'm a Toucan by Hayley & John Rocco

HELLO, I'M A TOUCAN Meet the Wild Things #5 written by Hayley Rocco, illustrated by John Rocco G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-8587...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 13

Kitty-corn and friends share their unique versions of various body parts such as tails. But what about Octopus who doesn't have any of the chosen body parts? Check out the new board book by @shannonhale.bsky.social and LeUyen Pham. #kidlit #boardbooks
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BOARD BOOK REVIEW: Kitty-Corn Club--Parts of Us by Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham

PARTS OF US Kitty-Corn Club #2 written by Shannon Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham Abrams Appleseed, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-4197-6882-8 Source: pu...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 12

Isn't growing up is hard enough without throwing in severe anxiety and superpowers? #KayaoftheOcean #kidlit #mglit #MMGM geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/mmgm...

#MMGM: Author Interview & Book Review: Kaya of the Ocean by Gloria L. Huang

KAYA OF THE OCEAN by Gloria L. Huang Holiday House, 2025 ISBN: 9780823457885 Source: eARC from Beth Parker PR Ages 9-12 Middle grade fanta...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 10

Stories like this bring back fun childhood memories. My favorite forts were blanket/couch cushions for inside. Outside my siblings and I used a broken down fort behind the shed in the backyard. #kidlit #picturebooks #childhoodmemories @katievenit.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Forts by Katie Venit & Kenard Pak

FORTS written by Katie Venit, illustrated by Kendard Pak Viking, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-46615-5 Source: Penguin Random House for review Ages...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 10

~Can Bruce and Hulk stop fighting about feelings long enough to stop a villain? Check out this new picture book by Dan Santat. #kidlit @dansantat.bsky.social #marvel #hulk #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: All the Hulk Feels by Dan Santat

ALL THE HULK FEELS A Mighty Marvel Comics Picture Book written & illustrated by Dan Santat Abrams Fanfare, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-4197-7613-7 So...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 6

Check out Paige Towler's book on rocks and minerals. Combining fun rock characters with fascinating facts, young rock collectors will enjoy it. #kidlit #picturebooks #rocksandminerals @penguinkids.bsky.social ~ geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/wild...

WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Talking Rocks and Minerals by Paige Towler & Matthew Carlson

TALKING ROCKS AND MINERALS: Fact-Packed Guide to Geology written by Paige Towler, illustrated by Matthew Carlson Grosset & Dunlap, 2025 IS...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 1

This new Mighty Team-Up entry provides young readers with lots of humor and adventure. #kidlit #graphicnovelsforkids #Marvel geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/07/grap...

GRAPHIC NOVEL: Iron Man: Something Strange! by Dean Hale & Douglas Holgate

IRON MAN : SOMETHING STRANGE! A Mighty Marvel Team-Up #1 written by Dean Hale, illustrated Douglas Holgate Abrams Fanfare, 2025 ISBN: 978-...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Jul 23

~A personified ray of light takes young readers on a ride from the sun to the depths of the sea to see how light makes life possible on earth. #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/07/wild...

WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Ray: How Light Works by Emily Kate Moon

RAY: How Light Works A Science Pals Book written & illustrated by Emily Kate Moon Dial Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-85798-4...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Jul 16

What superpower does a polecat have? Can porcupine figure it out before the big reveal? Read POLECAT HAS A SUPERPOWER to find out! #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/07/wild...

WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Polecat has a Superpower by Jill Esbaum & Bob Shea

POLECAT HAS A SUPERPOWER written by Jill Esbaum, illustrated by Bob Shea G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-69999-7 Source: publishe...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Jul 16

Reading Brian Floca & Sydney Smith's ISLAND STORM made me wish that a storm would visit my house! We could sure use some rain about now. I look forward to hearing the stories that my students will share after we read this together! #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/07/pict...

PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Island Storm by Brian Floca & Sydney Smith

ISLAND STORM written by Brian Floca, illustrated by Sydney Smith Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-8234-5647-5 Source: publi...

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · Jul 11

Another wonderful review of Making Light Bloom! This one from @geolibrarian.bsky.social. "Paschkis's lovely art beautifully complements this story of art and invention by looking like the glass art it is meant to depict. . . . Recommended." #tiffanylamps #claradriscoll #childrensbooks #STEAM

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Jul 2

I love to pick up a Jason Chin book because I know that it will be well-written and gorgeously illustrated. That is certainly the case for his new book: Hurricane. @authorjasonchin.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/07/wild...

WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Hurricane by Jason Chin

HURRICANE written and illustrated by Jason Chin Neal Porter Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-8234-5849-3 Source: purchased Ages 8 and up Picture boo...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Jun 23

~Michael P. Spradlin's newest book packs a punch. Not only is the story a compelling one but the themes are very relevant to current events.~ @simonkids.bsky.social #kidlit #MMGM #mglit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/06/auth...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW & BOOK REVIEW: Threat of the Spider by Michael P. Spradlin

THREAT OF THE SPIDER The Web of the Spider #2 written by Michael P. Spradlin McElderry Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-6659-4724-4 Source: publish...

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Heidi Grange @geolibrarian.bsky.social · Jun 5

~I laughed out loud while reading about the adventures of a dragon and a t-rex. I look forward to sharing these with my students! #kidlit #earlychapterbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/06/earl...

EARLY CHAPTER BOOK REVIEWS: Drag and Rex #1 & #2 by Susan Lubner & Blythe Russo

FOREVER FRIENDS Drag and Rex #1 written by Susan Lubner, illustrated by Blythe Russo Pixel & Ink, 2023 ISBN: 978-1-64595-115-5 Source: purch...

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