Reviews written by Cherokee Crum, Staff Reviewer

As the Seas Rise is a thoughtful glimpse at how the life story and heritage drove Nicole Hernandez Hammer's passion for climate justice. It shows the impact that one person can have to encourage change on a large scale. The focus on Hammer's cultural...

One Day This Tree Will Fall was a beautiful and informational read. This lyrical text shares the story of a tree, through its lifecycle, including what will happen after it falls. The illustrations provided by Coleman are gorgeous....

Creep, Leap, Crunch! was a great read aloud book about the food chain. The text is lyrical, and akin to 'The Old Lady that Swallowed a Fly.' Unlike reading about the woman that swallowed a fly, Shaffer included periods, so the book isn't one long run-on sentence....

Personally, I love Bluey. I think it is the best children's and parenting show and I buy all the books. Love from Bluey does not disappoint! The full spread scenes and quotes are taken directly from the television show, which makes my heart happy....

My youngest is obsessed with Godzilla at the moment, so I knew I had to get this book for him. Every page features Godzilla or one of his "pals." The artwork is just beautiful and so adorable. The pages are vibrant, keeping the attention...

I loved everything about this graphic novel! The illustrations are adorable. They are done with cool tones, with not too realistic but still realistic-enough cartoons. The plot is adorable. Interjected with a fantastic amount of humor, we're following Jelly...

Latke's First Hanukkah is a wonderful board book, full of counting and holiday traditions. We are not a Jewish family, but I love learning about different religions and traditions with my children. Latke took us to a new room every night, to see how...

The Terrans Cook Up Some Mischief is a heartfelt read, with laugh out loud scenes and a main theme of familial love and acceptance. The illustrations are nice. Still pleasant to look at, but once again I wish they had been in color....

I was expecting a battle with Optimus Prime at the center, however It's Optimus Prime Time is a book about Optimus, his leadership skills, and friendship. Written at a level 2, It’s Optimus Prime Time! Features longer sentences, simple chapters and high-interest vocabulary words. ...

With not so hidden themes about being honest combined with car racing, Optimus Prime and Megatron's Racetrack Recon was a fun read! The illustrations are nice. I wish they had been in color, but are still pleasant to look at. ...

The Big, Big Feelings is an activity book, aimed at helping children dissect their emotions, as well as hone some other skills. From writing to coloring and wordsearches to yoga breaths, there is an activity that will help your child understand what it is they are feeling and how to...

When Moon Became the Moon is a fun and educational children's read. The book features several short chapters and sparse text, making for an easy beginner reader book! Despite its short stature, the book is full of educational tidbits, such as...

I don't think there was anything about The Only Way to Make Bread that I didn't enjoy. At its heart, The Only Way to Make Bread is a wonderful book about diversity and fellowship; bread is bread, however there are a multitude of different...

The Mushroom Man is a gentle and heart-warming story of friendship. Our main character never gets named, adding to the melancholy feel of the story. He is content to live his life with the mushrooms he cultivates, until he feels deep loneliness, then once again contentment.. maybe even...

Evolution is an absolute wonderful book to have for our homeschool library! The subject matter is presented in a highly detailed, yet rudimentary way that isn't overwhelming for readers of any age. We are taken on an amazing journey from the beginning of...