Reviews written by Cherokee Crum, Staff Reviewer

I have recently fallen in love with the Backpack Explorer books! Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk is a highly educational interactive workbook/field guide hybrid. Perfect for children ages 3 and up, they will learn the basics of beach going...

Wildlife Crossings: Protecting Animal Pathways Around the World is a look at how seven different and amazing animals' crossings have changed over the course of recent decades. Wildlife Crossings is a beautiful tribute to all animals losing their homes for one reason or another....

Much like it's companion story, Winter: A Solstice Story, is a charming story of friendship among the woodland creatures. The cute animal characters gift each other wishes as they celebrate the longest day of the year. I found the words a little clunky in...

A Rainbow Inside My Body: Finding Peace Through Yoda, Breathing Exercises, and the Chakras is an extraordinary children's book. In this one book, you and your child learn about relaxing meditation, chakras, yoga, and Ayurveda, and practical tips for movement, breathing exercises, and nutritious foods. ...

Mall Goth has a synopsis that called to my little black, goth heart, so I knew I had to read it. I have very fond memories of hanging around the mall every Friday night, and the images instantly brought me back. I loved...

Baba's Peach Tree is a gently told story about a father and his daughter, with a central theme of "The things we nourish always flourish," my favorite line in this book. Featuring stunning color-saturated digital illustrations in muted hues, you can't help be...

This is a wonderful book full of information on different heavyweight modes of transportation! Featuring sixteen categories of large vehicles, from construction vehicles to limos, monster trucks, ships, military helicopters, and rockets, it seems every colossal vehicle was included! ...

Farmer Eva's Green Garden Life is an inspirational read for young children everywhere, girls in particular. There are multiple facts in the backmatter about women farmers, information on eating fresh herbs and much more. These added perks boost the educational aspect of the story...

The Mochi Makers is a beautiful, heartwarming story about passing down traditions for generations, written and illustrated by Japanese-American author Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson. Fujimoto-Johnson's illustrations capture her story-telling in these breath-taking spreads, not only using her art, but real photographs as well. ...

Clever Crow is an informational read that would be great for young people with an interest in birds or the natural world. Chris Butterworth has gathered some fascinating facts about crows, presenting them in an entirely accessible, almost story-like style giving readers the opportunity...

The Soil in Jackie's Garden is a perfect resource for a garden science unit, whether it be in a traditional school setting or a homeschool one. Opening vertically, this lyrically written book is fun and interactive. Transforming the cumulative style of 'The House that...

The Magical Science of Feelings is a fascinating exploration of emotions, highlighting some important information and action strategies to handle these emotions in an easy-to-understand manner. I was impressed with the way the author had written this book, specifically for children. They cover more complex...

Planes is a fun little story that follows Karl the Kiwi on his adventure learning to fly! There is so much information pumped into this 20-ish page children's book. From how to become a pilot to aerodynamics to weather, there is something to learn...

Aimed at third through seventh graders, How to Teach Grown-Ups about Climate Change is a perfect book to add to a library's collection, whether it be community, school, or home. This book is full of attitude and spunk. The science of climate change is...

Crime fighter by night, student by day, Peggy finds herself volunteered to babysit during Spring Break! Finding her footing as a super hero in the previous book, Peggy is ready to fight more villains (and hopefully finish her homework) during Spring Break. However, things do...