Here is the mark of a good children's writer. Helen Frost is able to take weeks and months of research about a wondrous natural event and explain it in beautiful, descriptive prose, without leaving out any important information, suitable for children. Monarch and Milkweed is not packed with text, about one to two sentences on a page, and yet I came away having learned so much about the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly. Supporting the poetic text are gorgeous illustrations by Gore, done in acrylic and pastels on paper. Gore has obviously done his research too, as butterflies, caterpillars, and flowers are all shown in stunning detail. Monarch and Milkweed appeals to both the eye and the ear. Find it in nonfiction, 595.789.
Intermediate Mystery books are a gold mine. High-low books refer to titles that are of high interest to readers, but contain low level vocabulary. These titles are clever, action-packed, and have several books in the series to keep the mystery alive. These intermediate mystery books are the first in their series and are sure to appease any mystery loving reader. The Ghost Tree Written by Natasha Deen Illustrated by Lissy Marlin New York: Random House Children's Books, 2022. Intermediate. 95 pages. With a dash of paranormal mixed with mystery, this book introduces Asim, a Guyanese American fourth grader who moves to a new town. After a visit to a graveyard, an evil spirit is unleashed. Asim works with new friends, Rokshar and Max, to save their town. With scarily cool illustrations to accompany this text, this book is great for any amateur sleuths who love a touch of creepy. Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash Written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Illustrated by Dan San
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