by Judy Bradbury | May 25, 2021 | Informational Picture Book, Picture Book Biography, Social Studies, Social-Emotional Learning
Bartalli’s Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy’s Secret Hero written by Megan Hoyt, illustrated by Iacopo Bruno; Quill Tree Books, 2021. I love cycling, I’m Italian-American, and taped on my desk is a quote that keeps me on task: “Hai voluto la...
by Judy Bradbury | Apr 21, 2021 | Informational Picture Book
Someone Builds the Dream written by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Loren Long; Dial Books for Young Readers, 2021. This stunningly illustrated, expertly crafted picture book is a tribute to workers who turn dreams into realities. Gorgeous murals and heartfelt words are...
by Judy Bradbury | Mar 29, 2021 | Picture Book Biography
Lincoln Clears a Path: Abraham Lincoln’s Agricultural Legacy written by Peggy Thomas, illustrated by Stacy Innerst; Calkins Creek / Boyds Mills & Kane, 2021. Abraham Lincoln is the subject of scores of books for children. In this fresh biography young...
by Judy Bradbury | Feb 25, 2021 | Adventure, Chapter Book, Mystery, Science, Social Studies, Social-Emotional Learning
The Mystery of the Barking Branches and the Sunken Ship, written by Judy Bradbury, illustrated by Gabriella Vagnoli; City of Light Publishing, 2021. Meet the Cayuga Island Kids. It’s summer, and that means there’s plenty of time for adventure. Five friends set off on...
by Judy Bradbury | Jan 26, 2021 | Middle-grade novel, Novel-in-verse, Poetry
Red, White, and Whole, written by Rajani LaRocca; Quill Tree, 2021. Rajani LaRocca calls this #ownvoices novel-in-verse “the novel of my heart,” and it’s sure to touch the hearts of readers. Thirteen year-old Reha endeavors to manage her two worlds: a warm and loving...
