Reviews written by Sara Perrera, Staff Reviewer

Tim Hopgood's picture book Two Birthdays illustrates the beauty of friendship and how to deal with disappointments from friends. Cedric the alligator and Boo the elephant are the best of friends. When it's Boo's birthday Cedric celebrates him with a giant card and a thoughtful birthday gift. A few...

The Fairy Tale Fan Club : Legendary Letters collected by C. C. Cecily is a hilariously written book by Richard Ayoade that shares letters between readers and their favorite fairy tale characters. What I Liked: As a child, I often wondered what...

Rex Ogle is back with a sequel to his wildly popular graphic novel Four Eyes. Pizza Face continues to follow teen Rex as he navigates middle school friendship drama, puberty, bullying, and family relationships. What I Liked: Having two boys of my own, I...

My Saree is a beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates Indian culture and the importance of the saree. Divya is a young Indian girl who loves seeing her mother dress up in various sarees. When Divya's school holds a Heritage Night she knows exactly what she wants to...

Did you know there are 350 dog breeds in the world? 101 Dogs An Illustrated Compendium of Canines is a beautifully illustrated book that showcases a variety of breeds from the very popular to the more unusual. The book begins with a background of the different types of dog groups....

Have you ever read a book that just emotionally destroyed you? A book that made you cry both tears of sadness and joy. The Ballerina of Auschwitz, a memoir written by Holocaust survivor Edith Eger is that book for me. The story focuses on Edith a...

Some Like It Cold is a YA romance book with all the elements of a cozy Hallmark Christmas movie. The small picturesque town of Lake Pristine is the charming backdrop to this story, which is just as much a story of self-discovery as it is a romance novel. Jasper Montgomery,...

Once Upon a Diwali is a beautiful picture book that teaches readers the customs and history of Diwali. Riya is a young girl excited to celebrate Diwali with her family. There are many traditions associated with the Festival of Lights, including eating sweet treats. One tradition that...

The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom! is an enchanting tale that will engage young readers. The story begins with a little witch who discovers her broom is missing. The witch and her cat named Gloom go on an adventure searching for...

All About the Brain written by Dr. Gabriel Dabscheck is an engaging non-fiction picture book that teaches young readers all about the most important organ in the human body. Author Dr. Gabriel Dabscheck is a pediatric neurologist who uses his knowledge to explain the function of the brain...

Papa's Butter Chicken is a sweet picture book about a father and daughter and how food brings their family together. One of Papa's favorite foods is butter chicken. This dish brings back fond memories of his childhood. Monica loves to help her father prepare this dish...

My Fairy Godfather is a coming-of-age graphic novel that is thought-provoking and moving. The story is centered around a teenager named Billie who tragically loses her parents in a car accident and is sent to live with her Godfather. Set in Liberal, Kansas, known for its traditional values,...

Sejal Sinha Dives for Diamonds on Neptune is the third book in the series. There is a great mix of science facts and imagination in this book, just like in the other books in the series. Sejal's mother is an astrophysicist who studies the rain...

Lily Murray's Five Little Ghosts is an engaging picture book that reimagines the classic "Five Little Ducks" rhyme. The book focuses on Mama Ghost and her unruly ghosts who like to fly away and hide. Readers must lift flaps to find out where the little ghosts are hiding....

Squirlish Shark in the Park is the second book in the Squirlish series and is just as charming as the first book. The book is about Cordelia, a girl who lives in Central Park with squirrels. She lives in the trees and speaks Chittering which is the language of the...