Reviews written by Cherokee Crum, Staff Reviewer

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June 21, 2024
Overall rating
 
4.7
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Learning Value
 
5.0
A small guide for big feelings

The Magical Science of Feelings is a fascinating exploration of emotions, highlighting some important information and action strategies to handle these emotions in an easy-to-understand manner. I was impressed with the way the author had written this book, specifically for children. They cover more complex...

June 20, 2024
Overall rating
 
4.3
Writing Style
 
3.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Learning Value
 
5.0
Kids Nonfiction
Flying for beginners

Planes is a fun little story that follows Karl the Kiwi on his adventure learning to fly! There is so much information pumped into this 20-ish page children's book. From how to become a pilot to aerodynamics to weather, there is something to learn...

June 20, 2024
Overall rating
 
4.7
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
4.0
Learning Value
 
5.0
A highly important & entertaining read

Aimed at third through seventh graders, How to Teach Grown-Ups about Climate Change is a perfect book to add to a library's collection, whether it be community, school, or home. This book is full of attitude and spunk. The science of climate change is...

June 20, 2024
Overall rating
 
4.3
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
4.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Breakfast puns galore!

Crime fighter by night, student by day, Peggy finds herself volunteered to babysit during Spring Break! Finding her footing as a super hero in the previous book, Peggy is ready to fight more villains (and hopefully finish her homework) during Spring Break. However, things do...

June 16, 2024
Overall rating
 
4.3
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
4.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Cute and Fun Rom-Com

The Calculation of You and Me is a slow burning fire, guaranteed to make you believe in love! The author did amazing job at developing characters, their relationships, and more. There is a bit of diverse character representation...

June 06, 2024 (Updated: June 06, 2024)
Overall rating
 
4.3
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
3.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Middle Grade Fiction
A beautiful story on coping with grief

"Last times come for everyone... first times come for everyone too." Grief is a complicated emotion, one that everyone experiences and one that everyone expresses differently. Telephone of the Tree takes a young girls experience of losing her best-friend and the way she...

June 03, 2024
Overall rating
 
4.7
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
N/A
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Kids Fiction
Rocks Rock

Any parent or caregiver who has discovered a pocketful of rocks will agree that All The Rocks We Love is a wonderful introduction to rocks that kids will absolutely love! We are big on rocks in my house, so I was thrilled to...

June 03, 2024
Overall rating
 
4.3
Plot
 
3.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Kids Fiction
Beware of the ducks

The Quacken is a cute, child friendly story about a gigantic duck that can eat a whale whole! We follow Hector to Cucumonga Campground, where weird things have been happening. Being a childish take on the kraken myth, the story is fast...

June 02, 2024
Overall rating
 
4.3
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
N/A
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Marvelous Story About our Wonder of a Planet

The Ever-Changing Earth is a beautiful narrative of our planet's history. Grahame Baker-Smith's brief text includes a wonderous amount of detail, paired with his gorgeous illustrations. Both Kûn and Solveig, thousands of miles apart, have a love of the Earth, one...

June 02, 2024
Overall rating
 
5.0
Plot
 
N/A
Characters
 
N/A
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
I Was, You Are

I loved everything about I Was: The Stories of Animal Skulls. The digital illustrations are breath-taking. The artwork is vivid and honoring all that can be found in nature. My kids thought the images were super cool, being able to see what each skull...

June 01, 2024
Overall rating
 
4.3
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Great for hockey fans

The Kodiaks: Home Ice Advantage was a quick read full of important messages! Children between the ages of 10 & 13 will be drawn to the hockey, the friendship, and the conflict found in this book, especially if they play the sport themselves. Robertson does...

May 27, 2024
Overall rating
 
3.8
Plot
 
3.0
Characters
 
4.0
Writing Style
 
3.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Kids Fiction
Sweet story about anticipation

Waiting For The Stars is a super sweet children's book. This book is easy for young children to connect with, with its central theme of anticipation paired with friendship. The characters; Mouse, Owl, Firefly, and Squirrel are adorable. Their friendship is...

May 27, 2024
Overall rating
 
5.0
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Beautiful story of perseverance and community

The Girl Who Planted Trees is a wonderfully inspiring story! Featuring a young girl, we learn a big life lesson from this story... That even one person CAN make a difference, no matter their age. We are introduced to our lead character as...

May 26, 2024
Overall rating
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Learning Value
 
5.0
There's always something to see when you look up

Sky Explorer: A Young Adventurer's Guide to the Sky by Day and Night was such a great read! This is the perfect little pocket guide for children to reference when out & about, not matter the weather or time of day. ...

May 26, 2024
Overall rating
 
4.7
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Learning Value
 
5.0
Middle Grade Non-Fiction
A fun and scientific look at everyday items in your home

The Awesome Physics in Your Home lets children uncover the magic of physics in places like their bedroom, the kitchen, and the bathroom, plus areas outside the home! Each chapter is filled with a ton of information! To help digest this information, each room is...

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