Heidi Grange

~Another fabulous middle grade romp through Europe as the City Spies seek to stop a hideous plot for revenge. MIDDLE GRADE FICTION REVIEW : City Spies: Europa by @jamesponti #MGlit #MMGM #kidlit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/03/middle…

~What a beautiful introduction to the world of jellyfish! WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Secrets of the Jellies by Karen Jameson & Marie Hermansson #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @chroniclekids geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/03/wild-w…

~A mysterious case of silliness has invaded Old MacDonald's farm. Can Officer Busby help him identify the culprits before things go too far? PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Case of Old MacDonald and his farm by Mark Teague #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/03/pictur…

~Can Emba rescue her guardian without falling prey to an evil necromancer? Find out in this delightful new fantasy. #MMGM : Dragon Girl and the Awakened Flames by Jenny Moore #kidlit #mglit #MMGM @Sourcebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/03/mmgm-d…

~Be prepared for kids to be a bit obsessed while working through the 45 interactive challenges in this fun book. ACTIVITY BOOK : Plant Pandemonium (Big Brain Puzzle) @chroniclebooks #kidlit #noveltybooks #picturebooks #childrensbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/03/activi…

~The gorgeous illustrations combined with the fascinating narrative text make this an ideal book to share with young turtle enthusiasts.~WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle by Maddalena Bearzi & Alex Boersma #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/03/wild-w…

~What an amazing combination of poetry, art, and information! WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Monarch and Mourning Cloak by Melissa Stewart & Sarah S. Brannen #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebooknonficiton geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/02/wild-w…

~A delightfully fun addition to one of my favorite series to share with kids! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : I'm Busy by Michael Ian Black & Debbie Ridpath Ohi #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks @simonkids geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/02/pictur…

~A fascinating account of worldwide efforts to save seeds in case of emergencies. WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Just in Case by Megan Clendenan & Brittany Cicchese @charlesbridge @blueslipper @barbfisch #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/02/wild-w…

~Things start to go wrong from the moment Penelope sets foot at her new school : Anaximander's Academy prepared to join Athena Hall. What's up with that? MIDDLE GRADE SPECULATIVE FICTION : The Aftermath by Tracy Wolff @simonkids #kidlit #mglit #mythology geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/02/middle…

~Just what ARE stars made of? Ask the woman who found out. WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne by Laura Alary & Yas Imamura #kidlit #PictureBooks #biography geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/02/wild-w…

Gilbert the Goblin flees the cupids who want to prick him with their arrows, but a cactus prick feels awfully like a love arrow. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Valentines are the Worst! by Alex Willan #kidlit #picturebooks #valentinesday #childrensbooks @simonkids geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/02/pictur…

~A cute story of a young fox setting out on his own for the first time to find berries to eat. It proves to be harder than he expected. So relatable. ~PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Mungo on His Own by Matthew Burgess & Julie Benbassat #kidlit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/02/pictur…

~How many of us would have the courage to pursue an interest considered unladylike at a time when society would have frowned on it? : MARY MORLAND IN THE TIME OF DINOSAUR DISCOVERY by Jane Kurtz & Giselle Potter #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/02/wild-w…

~Why write about a Muslim American comedian/actress?AUTHOR GUEST POST & REVIEW : Maysoon Zayid, The Girl Who Can Can by @DoctorYasmin and Noha Habaieb #kidlit #MGlit #childrensbooks Thttps://geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/author-guest-post-book-review-maysoon.html?spref=tw

Can one ever be really alone when one has oneself (or a puppet!) for company? What happens when you argue with yourself (puppet)? Find out in The Monster and Puppet Show! by Kat Micucci & Mo Willems. #kidlit #beginningreader geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/early-…

~Hours spent walking the paths behind his house helped Darwin develop his famous theory. This unusual book encourages children to do the same. WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : How to Have a Thought by Nicholas Day & Hadley Hooper #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/wild-w…

~A lovely, peaceful dreamlike imaginary journey of a mother and daughter as the mother gets the child read for bed.~ PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : You and I are Stars and Night by @khosford_author and Richards Jones @blueslipper #kidlit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/pictur…

~For young readers who enjoyed Mr. Lemoncello's library, comes another puzzle-filled tale surrounding two brothers looking to win a million dollars! MIDDLE GRADE FICTION : Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest by @CGrabenstein #kidlit #mglit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/middle…

~Another delightful tale about best friends, Narwhal and Jelly. Is it possible to get so focused on the holiday that you forget about your actual friendship? GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW : A Waffle Lot of Love by Ben Clanton #kidlit #graphicnovel #chapterbook geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/graphi…