by Judy Bradbury | Oct 1, 2025 | Picture Book, Social-Emotional Learning
Faith Takes the Train by Keri Augustine, illustrated by Mokshini; Harper, 2025. An empowering picture book celebrating outreach, possibilities, and imagination, Faith Takes the Train centers on a brief but pivotal experience in an urban setting. It’s bursting...
by Judy Bradbury | Sep 2, 2025 | Social-Emotional Learning
Yours, Mine, Ours: A Celebration of Service and Community by Arun Gandhi and Bethany Hegedus, illustrated by Andrés Landazábal; Candlewick Press, 2025. With minimal text posing prompts, questions for reflection, and situational examples, this companion to You, Me,...
by Judy Bradbury | May 12, 2025 | Middle grade novel in verse, Social-Emotional Learning
Safe Harbor by Padma Venkatraman; Nancy Paulsen Books, 2025. In this stunningly-crafted novel in verse, Geetha is new to the United States. As she navigates a swirl of feelings, develops friendships, and manages school and family challenges, Geetha’s love of music and...
by Judy Bradbury | Apr 7, 2025 | Poetry
40 Poems for 40 Weeks: Integrating Meaningful Poetry and Word Ladders into Grades 3-5 Literacy edited by David L. Harrison and Timothy V. Rasinski; Routledge Eye on Education, 2025. This month, in recognition of National Poetry Month, I am pivoting from featuring a...
by Judy Bradbury | Mar 17, 2025 | Informational Picture Book, Social-Emotional Learning
Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero by Carol A. Foote, illustrated by Larry Day; Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2025. Tucker loves to play; unfortunately, that too often leads to trouble. At the animal shelter, prospective adopters find him too...
