by Judy Bradbury | Oct 27, 2021 | Picture Book, Social-Emotional Learning
Circle Round by Annie Sibley O’Brien, illustrated by Hanna Cha; Charlesbridge, 2021. On this playground, inclusion is the name of the game. The bold illustrations, done in ink on watercolor paper colored digitally, pair with lively text to convey the joy of...
by Judy Bradbury | Sep 8, 2021 | Picture Book, Social-Emotional Learning
What’s Silly Hair Day With No Hair? by Norene Paulson, illustrated by Camila Carrossine; Albert Whitman, 2021. September is Alopecia Areata Awareness Month, a one-month celebration to increase public awareness of alopecia in local communities across the United...
by Judy Bradbury | Aug 11, 2021 | Wordless Picture Book
Over the Shop story concept by JonArno Lawson, illustrated by Qin Leng; Candlewick Press, 2021. Those who experience this wordless book filled to the brim with hope, optimism, and undaunted determination, will cheer on the little girl with a big heart as she drives...
by Judy Bradbury | Jul 28, 2021 | Science-related picture book
Milo’s Moonlight Mission written by Kathleen M. Blasi, illustrated by Petronela Dostalova; Yeehoo Press, 2021. From the dramatic black background of the cover to Milo’s look of adventure and awe, to the bold shooting stars, this sweet picture book beckons...
by Judy Bradbury | Jun 22, 2021 | Middle Grade Contemporary Novel, Social-Emotional Learning
Upstander, written by James Preller; Feiwel and Friends, 2021. Upstander by James Preller is the moving prequel/sequel to Bystander. The story captures the nuances of contemporary family relationships and how they can be both tested and strengthened by individual...