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Work on it.

2/5

​Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.

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Worth reading.

4/5

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June 2, 2026

SAVED BY THE KIDS: The Big Fib

By Cami Kershek
Children's (Board books and Pre-reading)
Rating:
2.9 / 5.0

Cami Kershek’s SAVED BY THE KIDS: The Big Fib humorously portrays how children can band together to help loved ones while taking readers on a...

IR Approved
February 26, 2026

LITTLE LIONS ALPHABET BOOKS (A–Z 26 Book Set)

By Karina Richland
Children's (Board books and Pre-reading)
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Through thoughtful structure and classroom-ready design, Karina Richland’s LITTLE LIONS ALPHABET BOOKS (A-Z 26 Book Set) succeeds in blending research-based literacy practices with playful storytelling....

IR Approved
September 22, 2025

SLOTH’S TOTALLY NOT WEIRD FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

By Christie Nicholls
Children's (Board books and Pre-reading)
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

Written by Christie Nicholls, SLOTH’S TOTALLY NOT WEIRD FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL is a heartfelt picture book that embraces self-acceptance, social courage, and the joy...

IR Approved
July 25, 2025

WORDS

By Katherine Davis-Gibbon
Children's (Board books and Pre-reading), Kids
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Katherine Davis-Gibbon's WORDS offers a charming, delightful examination of the meaning, power, and usefulness of words for the preschooler audience.

IR Approved
July 25, 2025

ALL THROUGH THE CROWN

By Rachel Glowacki
Children's (Board books and Pre-reading), Kids, Picture Book
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Rachel Glowacki’s ALL THROUGH THE CROWN is a thoughtful and enthusiastic start to understanding the relationship between emotion and the body.

IR Approved
May 9, 2025

DON’T BE AFRAID OF SIRENS: Someone Needs Help

By R. L. Florez, M. L. Florez
Children's (Board books and Pre-reading)
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Skillfully written by R.L. Florez and M.L. Florez, DON'T BE AFRAID OF SIRENS: SOMEONE NEEDS HELP is a well-illustrated book with an important message about...

December 9, 2024

OLIVIA’S FIRST BIRTHDAY

By Story Bug
Children's (Board books and Pre-reading)
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Blending bold, contemporary visuals with personalized storytelling, Story Bug’s OLIVIA’S FIRST BIRTHDAY offers readers a sweet, customizable way to commemorate a child’s first birthday.

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