Review: I Will Swim Next Time

Within the pages of “I Will Swim Next Time,” Emily Joof’s gentle narrative, accompanied by Matilda Ruta’s enchanting illustrations, unfolds to explore a young girl’s gradual journey into the world of swimming. In soft and tender verse, the story delicately reveals the girl’s evolving relationship with water, emphasizing her growing confidence and triumphs over initial uncertainties.

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Review: I’m Going to be a Princess

Stephanie Taylor’s enchanting tale, “I’m Going to be a Princess,” invites young readers into the dreams of a spirited little girl with grand aspirations. Complemented by Jade Orlando’s illustrations, the story seamlessly weaves together various career paths, introducing notable African American women who left indelible marks in their respective fields.

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Review: How Does Our Food Grow?

Brooke Jorden’s “How Does Our Food Grow?” provides an enjoyable blend of entertainment and education for young readers. The book, written in verse and rhyme, takes children on a delightful journey into the world of agriculture. Kay Widdowson’s illustrations complement the book with their lively depiction of the plant-based wonders.

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Review: LOUD

“Loud” is not just a visually appealing picture book; it serves as an empathetic exploration of the journey toward self-discovery, particularly for those who may exhibit signs of ADHD. Robbins’ work is a valuable addition to any collection, offering a gentle and uplifting narrative that encourages children to celebrate their uniqueness and find joy in pursuing their passions.

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Review: Mi Maestro Tiene Tatuajes (My Teacher Has Tattoos)

Tatuajes takes on the stereotypes, demonstrating in a non-preachy fashion how reductive such assumptions can be; and, it does so in language that is easily accessible and relatable to the target ages. Based in part on events that occured to López during his first year teaching in the D.C. School System, the interactions between our teacher, Sr. Mendoza, and his students are true-to-life, funny and fun!

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Review: Our Pool

The illustrations, however, are only a small part of the book (a great part, but only a small part). Cummins’ words capture the rhythm of a fast-paced city culture. Maximizing the use of alliteration–causing cacophonous climaxes, gloriously, gorging, eager, enthusiastic minds.

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Review: Martina Tiene Muchas Tias

Of course, in picturebook fashion, the story involves a duck, a mouse and an adventure. But, everything is intricately woven in a carefully, thoughtfully, written piece, lovingly translated by Mustelier. I can hear the Cuban accent ringing throughout.

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Multilingual Reading and Vocabulary Development (An Appetizer)

A roundup of titles available in Spanish and English that can help you reinforce bilingual skills.

Also, some key-tips for how to increase vocabulary in two languages at once!

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Review: Gardens Are For Growing

There are very few books in the picturebook arena that feature fathers playing and working with their children. This is a welcome addition to the genre.

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