by Judy Bradbury | Jan 26, 2022 | Chapter Book
Roosevelt Banks and the Attic of Doom, written by Laurie Calkhoven, illustrated by Debbie Palen; One Elm Books/Red Chair Press, 2022. In February, Roosevelt Banks returns in an adventure in which the arrival of a sibling necessitates his move to a new bedroom in the...
by Judy Bradbury | Dec 31, 2021 | Picture Book, Social-Emotional Learning
Yours In Books written by Julie Falatko, illustrated by Gabriel Alborozo; Cameron Kids, 2021. Told entirely in letters, this warm and whimsical picture book celebrates the joy and treasure of new friendships that challenge us to grow and flourish. Owl relishes...
by Judy Bradbury | Nov 18, 2021 | Holidays, Picture Book, Social-Emotional Learning
Red and Green and Blue and White written by Lee Wind, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky; Levine Querido, 2021. In this hopeful story inspired by real events that took place during the holiday season in Billings, Montana in 1993, a community chooses to stand up to...
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...
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...