Let Get Ready to Roooomba!

Fun series written by the creator of Captain underpants. Would be great for a younger audience.

Graphica. These series is from the creator of the Captain underpants series. It is about a crimefighting half man half dog. I myself am not a big fan of graphica but I enjoyed the idea of a crime fighting dog man. I also really like the illustrations and action that was present throughout the book.

and what happened to goldilocks afterwards no one can tell. but the three bears never saw anything more of her.

Beautifully illustrated take on the classic story

Traditional. Great take on the classic. The illustrations are what really make this retelling far different from any of the other retelling that you have seen over and over. The illustrations are extremely detailed and you feel like you are taken back in time to the old time of the story.

What is wind made of?

Nonficiton. This book poses questions about the wind and gets young ones thinking in scientific ways without it being a sometimes scary thing of “science“. This book has colorful illustrations and fun activities that really bring the reader in and keep them engaged.

Fantastic book about scientific principles written in a way that is easy for young reader to understand

Even though the egg is no bigger than a speck of dust, it still contains all of the information that makes a new person different for anyone else.

Could be a good book to use to introduce a child to the idea of a new baby in their life

non-fiction. A fun book that follows the amazing process of pregnancy in a kid friendly way. Informative and shows how a baby will grow and develop from an egg in just nine months.

The hummer ride the green wave, zig-zagging from one pool of buzz and blossom to the next.

Follows the long migration of the hummingbird peppered with fun facts and beautiful illustrations that make it a good read.

Non-Fiction. This book follows a hummingbirds journey from Central America to Central Park. The book follows the long long migration of the hummingbird as it heads north towards its nesting ground. It is sprinkled with fun facts throughout the book and vibrant illustrations that really capture the birds beauty.

She felt the air turn crisp and cold, like the first taste of fall.

A good read that makes you fell like you are a part of the story.

Biography. This book tells the story of the first woman pilot Sophie Blanchard. With gorgeous watercolor and ink illustrations and descriptive writing you really feel like you take to the skies with Sophie.

Their open-mindedness symbolize hope for generations to come

Teaches us to live to our highest potential

Biography. This book let the reader glimpse the life of influential figure Malcolm X. It is written by his daughter and follows Malcolm's journey through hardship as he learns to become strong and his own person.

if you know your history, then you'll know where you're going.

inspiring story about a community that triumphs against the odds

Biography. This book is an auto biography about a young woman who lived though the landmark decision of Brown vs. Board of Education. This is the story of how lawmakers tried to unconstitutional deny an entire generation of children an education but also how the black community raised together despite them.

I set the north star in the heavens and i mean for you to be free

Powerful story about Harriet Tubman and slavery. does a good job about cover the travesty without being overbearing for young readers.

Biography. This fantastic book about Harriet Tubman is really something else. The illustrations are basically alive with emotion and the narrative is equally as great. The book recounts Harriet journey in the Underground Railroad and how after finding her freedom she goes back to help others find theirs.

I wanted to live my own life in my own way

Inspiring book that reminds us that we can make a difference and is about a little known activist that saved the everglades.

Biography. This beautiful watercolor illustrated book follows the story of the inspiring Marjory Stoneman Douglas was a journalist that saved the everglades in Florida from ruin. Thanks to Marjory the everglades are now a national park and protected. This teaches is to follow our dreams and be persistent, one day we just might create a better world than yesterday.

One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world

Helps children find the magic even in hard situations and find their voice that could inspire change.

Biography. Excellent picture book that recounts Malalas story and inspires young reader to find the magic around them. Teaches reader to make change and hold on to hope in the hard times.

His big words are alive for us today

Great book that celebrates MLK and inspires young readers.

Biography. Wonderful book that is beautifully illustrated. This book dives into the words/life or Martin Luther King and how he used his “big words“ to fight for equal rights.

“I guess it does
look like a poem
when you see it
typed up
like that.“

Fun story about a boy who learns to love poetry and writing it.

Poetry, The is a free verse piece written in a diary format. It starts out in more short and resistant sentences but grows to be more refined by the end because the more that the boy writes the more that he learns he has to say.

I realized that I liked my name best, so I chose it again.

Beautiful story about differences and identity. Shows great friendships and acceptance.

Poetry. This is a story about a little girl who is trying to fit in. She wants her name to fit in too and begins to wonder if she should go by a new name. It explores themes of difference, identity, and cultural assimilation. Overall a wonderful read.

There is a place where the sidewalk ends
And before the street begins,
And there the grass grows soft and white,
And there the sun burns crimson bright,
And there the moon-bird rests from his flight
To cool in the peppermint wind.

The rhyme and rhythm in this book is fantastic and helps you read with a purpose that really brings out the meaning behind the text.

Poetry. Another vey well known poetry book. I remember reading this book when I was younger and coming back to it know as I am a little older holds even more meaning. These poems are written for children and I think that they can get a lot of meaning from them but its just different coming back to them as an adult.

Come, Boy, sit down. Sit down and rest.“
And the boy did.
And the tree was happy.

Wonderful story, good for all ages.

Poetry. This book/poem is probably one of the most well known poems out there. It is about a boy who take advantage of the trees kindness until one day the tree had nothing left to give. Wonderful story that can speak to many different messages.

If your eyes could speak what would they say.

This book is full of suspense and is very descriptive.