by Judy Bradbury | Aug 25, 2026 | Picture Book, Social-Emotional Learning
A Not So Perfect Start by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Maribel Lechuga; Knopf, 2026. A Not So Perfect Start is an oh so perfect read-aloud to begin the school year. Likeable Thea, wise and intuitive Ms. Howard, and a range of relatable classmates make for a cast of...
by Judy Bradbury | May 4, 2026 | Biography, Picture Book, Social-Emotional Learning
The True Ugly Duckling: How Hans Christian Andersen Became a Swan by Sandra Nickel, illustrated by Calvin Nicholls; Levine Querido, 2026. Stunning cut-paper art reflecting the anchor of Hans Christian Andersen’s life accompanies this picture book biography ideal for...
by Judy Bradbury | Apr 19, 2026 | Picture Book, Social-Emotional Learning
Under One Roof by Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal; Clarion Books, 2026. Under One Roof by Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal is a soothing, rhyming picture book that can be read aloud to young...
by Judy Bradbury | Mar 3, 2026 | Biography, Social-Emotional Learning
The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne: Discovering the Stuff of Stars by Laura Alary, illustrated by Yas Imamura; Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2025. Looking for a book for Women’s History month? A book to introduce or layer the study of biographies? A book about...
by Judy Bradbury | Feb 3, 2026 | Middle Grade Contemporary Novel, Social-Emotional Learning
Sparrow, Always by Gail Donovan, illustrated by Elysia Case; Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2025. In the third book in The Sparrow Series for young middle graders, Sparrow helps train a neighbor’s pup as he works to become a guide dog. Along the way, she grows in...
