Reviews
Midwest Book Reviews - The Littlest Grito
The hallmarks of the festivities power a story replete in Latino culture and traditions, while the tale of a family facing change when a father falls ill and can’t shout the opening grito adds further value that libraries interested in both the celebration and the foundations of… View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Bear at the Fair
Bear at the Fair by Sophia Gholz tells of a grumpy bear that crashes the local fair with destruction and a bad attitude…Susan Batori’s whimsical illustrations enhance a rollicking rhyme that shows how strangers come together to problem solve and… just perhaps…… View →
Kirkus - Oh Deer!
An entertaining tale with an affirming message for introverts. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - The Secret of Fall
Coy’s focus on the sights, sounds, smells, and feel that makes fall stand out from any other season encourages youngsters to explore and better understand the outdoors. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Baby Bat Bedtime
The lives of bats take center stage as their family relationships and habits are reviewed via photos and lovely illustrations by Gavin Scott in a fine, rare blend of fiction and nonfiction. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - I Love You Jingle Bell Baby
…a seasonal story of love and discovery that centers around holiday activities that young rabbits enjoy…Petra Brown’s winning illustrations emphasize holiday wonder paired with and enhanced by love and family participation. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Little Red Chair
Alexandra Thompson adds inviting illustrations that profile both Mia and her world, creating interest among young people who become involved in her life. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Memoirs of a Dog
This engaging dog’s-eye viewpoint will prove delightful to young readers and read-aloud parents as Topanga reviews his skills and contributions to his home. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Ocean Blue and You
The Ocean Blue and You by Suzanne Slade (9781534112797, $18.99) enjoys bright illustrations by Stephanie Fizer Coleman as it pairs lyrical text with evocative “you are here” explorations of the undersea ocean environment. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger’s Lasting Invention
…a fine biographical sketch that holds all kinds of value, from following the experiences of a Black immigrant to achieving the impossible against all opinion and odds. View →