Animal Albums from A to Z is an alliterative avalanche of amusing, applause-winning auditory adumbrations from the zoological zeitgeist. The post Animal Albums from A to Z by CeCe Bell appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Varenka is a lovely picture book about a widow whose fears and struggles with faith are mingled with loving her neighbor and trusting the God who does not disappoint. *Varenka by Bernadette Watts, NorthSouth Books. 32 pages. Varenka is a widow who lives comfortably in her cottage in Russia until the day her fleeing neighbors… The post *Varenka by Bernadette Watts appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

On All Other Nights uses the perspective of 14 authors to detail every step of the Seder Meal observed by Jewish families during Passover (recipes included). On All Other Nights: A Passover Celebration in 14 Stories, edited by Chris Baron, Joshua S. Levy, and Naomi Milliner. Amulet, 2024, 278 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages… The post On All Other Nights, edited by Chris Baron, Joshua Levy, and Naomi Milliner appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

In Offsides, Dani just wants to play soccer and have the best senior year ever, but she’s suddenly alert to the signs of a sex trafficking ring right in her own community. The post Offsides by Lori Z. Scott appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

The Looking-Glass Illusion brings the story from The Wonderland Trials to a clever and satisfying conclusion in this fantasy series for teens. The post The Looking-Glass Illusion by Sara Ella appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Olivetti features an uncommon protagonist—a manual typewriter—with the keys to unravel a mystery. The post Olivetti by Allie Millington appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Poetry Comics offers budding poets a lot of ideas to think about in an appealing visual format. The post Poetry Comics by Grant Snider appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Jesús is excited to work with his Papá on a busy Saturday full of yards to mow, and as soon as the water jug is empty, they can come home…right? Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock by Jesús Trejo, illustrated by Eliza Kinkz, Minerva, 2023. 48 pages. It’s Saturday, and because young Jesús is so excited to… The post Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Julie Fogliano’s poetry for children expects them to read between the lines, to appreciate a delicate, spare language. And it works. She understands the essence of childhood. The post Julie Fogliano, Children’s Poet appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Small poetry books full of small poems and small drawings: just right for small hands and small listening ears. The post Small Poems and Peacock by Valerie Worth (and illustrated by Natalie Babbitt) appeared first on Redeemed Reader.