Children’s Book Corner Blog
40 Poems for 40 Weeks
by David L. Harrison and Timothy V. Rasinski; Routledge Eye on Education, 2025; 40 POEMS FOR 40 WEEKS offers educators a handy resource of poetry suited for middle graders.
Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero
by Carol A. Foote, illustrated by Larry Day; Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2025; Tucker doesn’t mean to make trouble: he just loves to play. Channeling his energy, a wise trainer helps Tucker become a respected—and happy—conservation dog.
I’m Sorry You Got Mad
by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Julie Kwon; Dial Books for Young Readers, 2024; Told through a series of notes, I’M SORRY YOU GOT MAD is both heartfelt and funny as it explores the art of sincere apology.
A Little Like Magic
by Sarah Kurpiel; Rocky Pond Books/Penguin Random House, 2024; Building confidence, stepping outside your comfort zone, ice sculptures, and magical moments come together in a recommended read aloud for young listeners.
A Cozy Winter Day
by Eliza Wheeler; Nancy Paulsen Books/Penguin Random House, 2024; Welcome to Acorn Village and its cast of charming characters who spend a winter day chasing the chill away with a variety of activities from quiet reflection to rousing romps.
Quagmire Tiarello Couldn’t Be Better
by Mylisa Larsen; Clarion 2024; Quagmire Tiarello bluffs his way through peer relationships, hiding behind a detached facade while struggling to maintain his home life as his mom’s mental health spins out of control.
A Star Shines Through
by Anna Desnitskaya; Eerdmans; 2024; A girl and her mom find a way to make their new place in a new country feel a little less strange and a little more like home.
This Is How We Play: A Celebration of Disability and Adaptation
by Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp, illustrated by Kayla Harren; Dial Books for Young Readers, 2024.
Bursting with colorful scenes of children and adults with a range of abilities and disabilities engaged in exuberant play, this picture book offers an ideal entry into a discussion about disabilities and enjoying relationships despite differences.
I Can Do It Even If I’m Scared: Finding the Brave You
by Lisa Katzenberger, illustrated by Hannah George; Sourcebooks Kids, 2024.
An accessible, affirming picture book, I Can Do It Even If I’m Scared offers gentle advice for meeting and overcoming fears to children in Grades K-3.
Sourgrass
by Hope Lim, illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani; Beach Lane Books, 2024.
Sofia and May forge their friendship as they play in the wildflowers beyond their yards. How their friendship evolves when May moves away makes for a sweet and hopeful story just right for primary graders.