Reviews
SLJ Review of Starting Out (Empezando)
These books serve as an engaging tool for learning, sparking curiosity in young minds as they begin to explore and make sense of the world around them. View →
SLJ Review of Inside U.S. Elections
These up-to-date volumes on the election process will be useful in this election year and selectors should consider. View →
SLJ Review of Counting Around Town
Counting at the Aquarium and Counting at the Zoo are first purchases for sure; buy the remaining titles if you can swing it. View →
Booklist Review of Word Famalies
The Word Families series offers kids silly stories that emphasize words with “the same spelling and sound patterns,” and the repetition of the books’ featured phoneme/grapheme within a variety of words will help beginning readers start to recognize the letter pairs. Each title opens with View →
SLJ Review of Xtreme Horror Lab
An appealing series recommended for schools and public collections. View →
SLJ Review of Scary Stories
Intriguing, appealing topics. Recommended for school and public library collections. View →
SLJ Review of Cannabis Today
A well-rounded and inormative look at cannabis. Recommended. View →
SLJ Review of Record-Breaking Animals (Animales que rompen récords)
With the possibility of inspiring creative projects, this series would make an ideal purchase for elementary school libraries. View →
SLJ Review of All-Star Smackdown
This series is an essential addition to any collection and is sure to fly off the shelves, keeping readers hooked from start to finish. View →
SLJ Review of Meet the Breed
Useful for collections needing more detailed dog breed resources. View →
SLJ Review of Animal Arts and Crafts
A fun series for elementary children who love making and learning. Great for class projects or library programs. View →
SLJ Review of Careers with Earning Potential
A valuable resource for students seeking educational alternatives to traditional college pathways. View →