Five Faves: Mythical Creatures

Written by Charlotte Cheng

Illustrated by Dan Santat

New York: Rocky Pond Books, 2024. Picture Book.

Dragon is strong. Dragon is fierce. Dragon also has a cold. Phoenix is trying to help Dragon relax and drink tea to get better, but Dragon refuses help because “Dragons never quit.” But when Dragon’s firey sneezes make problems for Phoenix, Dragon acknowledges that sometimes a nap is needed.

Merdaddy

By Wednesday Kirwan

New York: Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2024. Picture Book.

Merdaddy and Merbaby are playing amongst jellyfish and sharks. As the two play and explore, Merdaddy starts to notice that Merbaby’s fingers look like raisins and that it’s probably time to get out. Merbaby cries underwater tears as the scene shifts from an underwater landscape to a baby playing pretend in the bathtub.

Wee Unicorn

By Meg McLaren

Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2023. Picture Book.

Wee Unicorn isn’t magic like everyone expects her to be. But what problem she can’t help with magic, she can often solve with her loud voice. When the selkies tease her for not being able to scare away the monster in the loch, Wee Unicorn attempts to understand the creature instead of being frightened.

First Night of Howlergarten

By Benson Shum

New York: Penguin Workshop, 2023. Picture Book.

The first night of Howlergarten is exciting, and full of worries. Sophie worries that she won’t change into her werewolf form like all the other kids. Her anxiety rises as she participates in all the werewolf games until she hears a classmate with similar worries. In comforting her new friend, she realizes the best part of Howlergarten is being part of a pack.

Too Many Golems

Written by Jane Yolen

Illustrated by Maya Shleifer

San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 2024. Picture Book.

Abi’s good at getting in trouble. But when he steals an ancient scroll from the synagogue to practice his Hebrew, he accidentally summons ten golems to his front door—ready to fight! Abi assures them that the only battle he’s fighting is with the Hebrew language and recruits them to be his tutors.

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De la hora del cuento: La letra "F"

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Review: Last One Picked

Last One Picked By Audrey Meeker New York: Feiwel & Friends, 2026. Comic. Annabeth has never been very athletic, but that doesn't matter. She is perfectly content to spend her time with her Warrior Princess books and volunteering at the library. When summer comes, her mom is convinced by their stuck up neighbor to send Annabeth to volleyball camp, the last place she would ever want to be. Not only does she feel completely out of her depth, her ex-best friend, Serena, is there- and she is not happy that Annabeth is infringing on her domain. However, with the help of some encouraging coaches and teammates, Annabeth slowly starts to realize that she doesn't mind volleyball so much, and might even have a place on the team after all. This graphic novel will hit home for many tweens, especially as it deals with several relevant topics, such as body image, gaining confidence, and how we should treat others. The illustrations were bright and colorful, and the story itself ...

De la hora del cuento: La letra "H"

Cuentos Cuando tu niñera es una bruja Escrito por Ana Siqueira Ilustrado por Irena Freitas New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2022. Libro ilustrado. "Si consigues una nueva niñera y ya casi es Halloween, ten cuidado ... ¡porque podría ser una bruja!" --Editor Cuentitos Mi ofrenda Por Mariana Galvez Los Angeles, California: Little Libros, LLC, 2022. Pequeño libro ilustrado. "Finalmente ha llegado el momento y Amelia necesita tu ayuda para recoger art̕culos para la ofrenda de su familia. A través del uso de colores, este libro de buscar y encontrar les enseñará a sus pequeños el significado especial que tienen los artículos cotidianos durante el Día de Muertos." --Editor Otros libros sobre la letra "H" Hola. ¡Adiós! Hermana pegajosa Hansel y Gretel ¡Hola, Capitán! Nuestras Ancestras: Tejiendo Historias En Mi Huipil

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