Sammy is a seal who lives in a zoo. One day, he decides to ask his caregiver, Mr. Johnson, to let him leave the zoo for a day so Sammy can see what life is like on the outside. Mr. Johnson agrees and thus begins the story of Sammy TheRead More →
Have you ever wondered where frogs sleep? Have you ever thought about what they are saying? David Wiesner invites readers to go deep into their imaginations to answer these questions and more in his book, Tuesday. Summary The story begins on a Tuesday. Readers are introduced to the main characterRead More →
Michael Garland lived on Staten Island. The ferry was no stranger to Michael as he took it often to tour New York. From this love of travel by boat comes Garland’s picture book, Ferry Boat. Summary This book is written in the first-person narrative, which gives kids the opportunity toRead More →
Have you ever read a picture book so simple that it’s worth buying and using for storytime? I Love Pink by Frances Gilbert (illustration by Eren Unten) is that book! Summary The story begins with the main character expressing her love for the color pink. She introduces us to herRead More →
Not all heroes wear capes, and not all superheroes have the golden touch. Some superstars have to work to attain greatness, and they do so with a lot of heart. Such is the story of Hughes in Stephen Curry’s I Have A Superpower. Summary Hughes is a kid who hasRead More →
Dee is sentenced to death after being found guilty of murdering her step-sister, Monica. Alcatraz 2.0 isn’t your typical death row, though, as Dee is given an apartment, job, and social life while awaiting her imminent demise. How will she die? By way of a serial killer commissioned by theRead More →
Molly Bauer is excited to attend the school of her dreams. She turned down a full-ride scholarship to a more notable university for this college! Things are not always what they seem, though, and Molly finds out the hard way that giving your best effort doesn’t always equal favorable results.Read More →
Voting is a civic duty that Marva Sheridan takes seriously. She has canvassed neighborhoods, mobilized groups, and done everything in her power to ensure everyone who is eligible gets out the vote. Duke Crenshaw is also aware of the importance of voting. He just isn’t as excited about the activity.Read More →
Tomás, Autumn, Sylvia, and Claire. Remember those names. A former student named Tyler upends their lives in a matter of minutes. In fact, Tyler tears through the lives of everyone present on the first day of school at Opportunity High School in Marieke Nijkamp’s book, This Is Where It Ends.Read More →
Kevin Lee lives in a crowded Toronto apartment, which is located above his mom’s alterations business. He and his older sister are expected to help with the business and around the house to, hopefully, fill the gap left by their father leaving the family for his mistress. But Kevin isRead More →