Can Twig still be Twig when everything they thought they were changes? Find out in Jessie Sima's delightful new picture book: SNOW KID! #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/09/pict...

~I am so looking forward to sharing this one. Such a creative combination of story and art. Love it! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: The Day the Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho & Caroline Kusin Pritchard & @dansantat.bsky.social #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/09/pict...

~I laughed my way through this addition to an already popular series. Look forward to sharing it with kids. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #funnybooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

Who knew that a picture book about dust could be so lovely? Check out Martha Brockenbrough's new picture book! #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/wild...

Can Ravi open himself up to new friends as well as new beginnings? Find out in Fall is for Beginnings. #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks #backtoschoolbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

#AggieandtheGhost presents readers with a fun and unique tale of a child facing off with a ghost who refuses to follow any rules. #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @simonkids.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

What will Ben do when his seedling doesn't grow like everyone else's? WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Beansprout by Sarah Lynne Reul #kidlit #teachers #picturebooks #greatteachingbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/wild...

If you want a glimpse into the life of a child of immigrants who need the child's help interpretting, check out this lovely and relatable new book! REVIEW : The Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi & @monicarnaldo #kidlit #picturebooks @penguinschoollib.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

#sisters are priceless! The sisters in Bree Paulsen's The Firelight Apprentice must fight together to survive in a war-torn world. #kidlit #mglit #graphicnovels See my complete review at geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/fant...

#teachers #librarians If you have students who don't understand personal space and boundaries, check out this delightful new book about a Panda who has just such issues. #kidlit #picturebooks #socialemotionallearning #greatreadalouds #greatteachingbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

Toucans are fascinating and beautiful birds. To help children learn to appreciate this magnificent creature and encourage them to help, check out : Hello, I'm a Toucan by @hayleyrocco.bsky.social and John Rocco #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/wild...

Kitty-corn and friends share their unique versions of various body parts such as tails. But what about Octopus who doesn't have any of the chosen body parts? Check out the new board book by @shannonhale.bsky.social and LeUyen Pham. #kidlit #boardbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/boar...

Isn't growing up is hard enough without throwing in severe anxiety and superpowers? #KayaoftheOcean #kidlit #mglit #MMGM geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/mmgm...

Stories like this bring back fun childhood memories. My favorite forts were blanket/couch cushions for inside. Outside my siblings and I used a broken down fort behind the shed in the backyard. #kidlit #picturebooks #childhoodmemories @katievenit.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

~Can Bruce and Hulk stop fighting about feelings long enough to stop a villain? Check out this new picture book by Dan Santat. #kidlit @dansantat.bsky.social #marvel #hulk #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

Check out Paige Towler's book on rocks and minerals. Combining fun rock characters with fascinating facts, young rock collectors will enjoy it. #kidlit #picturebooks #rocksandminerals @penguinkids.bsky.social ~ geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/wild...

This new Mighty Team-Up entry provides young readers with lots of humor and adventure. #kidlit #graphicnovelsforkids #Marvel geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/07/grap...

~A personified ray of light takes young readers on a ride from the sun to the depths of the sea to see how light makes life possible on earth. #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/07/wild...

What superpower does a polecat have? Can porcupine figure it out before the big reveal? Read POLECAT HAS A SUPERPOWER to find out! #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/07/wild...

Reading Brian Floca & Sydney Smith's ISLAND STORM made me wish that a storm would visit my house! We could sure use some rain about now. I look forward to hearing the stories that my students will share after we read this together! #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/07/pict...

Another wonderful review of Making Light Bloom! This one from @geolibrarian.bsky.social. "Paschkis's lovely art beautifully complements this story of art and invention by looking like the glass art it is meant to depict. . . . Recommended." #tiffanylamps #claradriscoll #childrensbooks #STEAM

I love to pick up a Jason Chin book because I know that it will be well-written and gorgeously illustrated. That is certainly the case for his new book: Hurricane. @authorjasonchin.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/07/wild...

~Michael P. Spradlin's newest book packs a punch. Not only is the story a compelling one but the themes are very relevant to current events.~ @simonkids.bsky.social #kidlit #MMGM #mglit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/06/auth...

~I laughed out loud while reading about the adventures of a dragon and a t-rex. I look forward to sharing these with my students! #kidlit #earlychapterbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/06/earl...

One often wonders what one person can do in a world full of so much conflict. I love it when a picture book provides an answer. Read for a reminder of the difference we can make when we stand together! @randomhousekids.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/06/pict...

~This is what great middle grade fiction should be! Powerful and relatable!~ MMGM: The Trouble with Heroes by @katemessner.com #kidlit #mglit #MMGM #poetry geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/06/mmgm...

~An evocative look at some of the wild animals of the Sahara.~ It would be fun to share with students and listen to their comments, they always have things to say about animals! #kidlit @candlewickpress.bsky.social #picturebookpoetry #greatteachingbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/05/wild...

~A beautiful book of gathered poetry that highlights the possibilities of if!~IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY! Collected by Irene Latham & Charles Waters, illustrated by Olivia Sua. #kidlit #picturebooks #poetry geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/05/pict...

~With all the issue books coming out (which have their place), it's fun to find a book that is just light-hearted and fun.~ Geo Librarian: CHAPTER BOOK SERIES REVIEW: Cruise Life (books 1 & 2) #kidlit #chapterbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/05/chap...

~A lovely combination of poetry & art takes a young female monarch on her amazing migratory journey. #kidlit #picturebooks @simonkids.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/05/wild...

~If you need a powerful book about grieving for children, I strongly recommend this one! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW and AUTHOR INTERVIEW: The Hole by LindsayBonilla #kidlit #picturebook #grief geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/05/pict...

~An inspiring reminder of the power of one person to make a difference and the importance of wild places!~WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Marjory's River of Grass by Josie James #kidlit #picturebookbiography #greatteachingbooks @littlebrownyr.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/05/wild...

It was a lot of fun to share Betsy BIrd's Pop Goes the Nursery Rhyme with kindergarteners. They got so into it they started shouting , "POP!" when they thought it was coming. (They were mostly right.) #kidlit #picturebooks #nurseryrhymes #greatteachingbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/05/pict...

~A perfect blend of science and myth highlighting the magic to be found in discovery and exploration. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW & AUTHOR INTERVIEW: The Search for Carmella by Chloe Savage #kidlit #picturebooks #greatteachingbooks @candlewickpress.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/05/pict...

Reading FIERCE AUNTIES by Laurel Goodluck & Steph Littlebird reminded me of all the great women in my life! A hearty thank you to all of them! #kidlit #picturebooks @simonkids.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/04/pict...

I can never get enough of Bruce and co. Always enjoy the humorous touches. #kidlit #picturebooks #EarthDay geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/04/pict...

I do love a good picture book biography and this one is fabulous with the gorgeous art and fascinating subject. Highly recommended. @jesskeatingbooks.bsky.social @devonholzwarth.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebookbiographies #greatteachingbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/04/pict...

~A cute book for young readers who like to look for the details. Just what is the pea wearing bunny ears doing?~Geo Librarian: PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Hap-Pea Easter by Keith Baker #Easterbooks #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/04/pict...

It's wonderful to find a book that so clearly encourages children to ask questions to learn about others rather than speculating. kdmaz.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #weneeddiversebooks #greatteachingbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/04/pict...

I learned the differences between alpacas and llamas! I love it when I learn something new from a picture book. :) Check out my review of ALPACAS HERE, ALPACAS THERE by @carrietillotson.bsky.social. @blueslipmedia.bsky.social #picturebooks #kidlit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/04/wild...

I guess I've just been in a thriller kind of mood, so here's another one. 8 young adults trapped in a ghost town in the middle of nowhere. Murder changes everything. Well done, Kate Alice Marshall, for keeping me on my toes! #yalit #yathriller #2025books geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/04/ya-t...

~YAY! A new book in a favorite series. These are perfect for sharing unusual animals with young readers or listeners! WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Hello, I'm an Axolotl by @Hayley_Rocco & @johnroccoart #kidlit #KidsLoveNonfiction #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/03/wild...

Surprisingly, I've found myself enjoying YA thrillers. This one has a snarky, gutsy heroine, a witty, hero, and plenty of suspense. An old, haunted beach resort on the edge of a cliff doesn't hurt either. #yalit #yathriller @sourcebooksfire.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/03/ya-t...

~As a geography lover, I thoroughly enjoyed this engaging, scrapbook-like memoir of the author's visit to the harshest continent on earth.~ WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: My Antarctica by G. Neri #geographybooks #kidlit @candlewickpress.bsky.social geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/03/wild...

~I'm grateful for books like Kaz Windness's BITSY BAT, TEAM STAR that provide not only a great story but inspiration for helping children (and adults) learn to relate to those who are different than they are. REVIEW: geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/03/pict... #kidlit #picturebooks

I'm excited to join the Bluesky community. I look forward to interacting with the #kidlit community especially. I'm an elementary school librarian who loves to blog about books @ geolibrarian.blogspot.com.