Heidi Grange
@geolibrarian.bsky.social
I am a elementary school librarian. I've been at the same school for 19 years. I love to read and review books on my blog: https://geolibrarian.blogspot.com. I love watching nature documentaries. I love cats and horses!
~It's always delightful to discover fun new seasonal titles perfect for sharing with kids! PICTURE BOOK REVIEWS : Zombie and Brain are Friend by Stephanie Lucianovic & ZomBees by Justin Colon #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/10/pict...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEWS : Zombie and Brain are Friends/ZomBees
ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS written by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, illustrated by Laan Cham Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
~It's always delightful to discover fun new seasonal titles perfect for sharing with kids! PICTURE BOOK REVIEWS : Zombie and Brain are Friend by Stephanie Lucianovic & ZomBees by Justin Colon #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/10/pict...
~Always on the lookout for books as fun to read as Creepy Carrots. This book will be enjoyed by readers who like that one with the same sense of menace lurking. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : This Book is Dangerous! by Ben Clanton #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/10/pict...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : This Book is Dangerous! by Ben Clanton
THIS BOOK IS DANGEROUS! A Narwhal and Jelly Picture Book written & illustrated by Ben Clanton Tundra, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-77488-656-4 Source:...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:56 AM
~Always on the lookout for books as fun to read as Creepy Carrots. This book will be enjoyed by readers who like that one with the same sense of menace lurking. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : This Book is Dangerous! by Ben Clanton #kidlit #picturebooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/10/pict...
~I loved this tender story of a tween coming to terms with his mother's death while moving to a new state and starting at an experimental school. #MMGM: Schooled by Jamie Sumner #kidlit #mglit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/10/mmgm...
#MMGM: Schooled by Jamie Sumner
SCHOOLED written by Jamie Sumner Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 978--1-5344-8605-8 Source: ARC from publisher for review Age...
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October 7, 2025 at 2:06 AM
~I loved this tender story of a tween coming to terms with his mother's death while moving to a new state and starting at an experimental school. #MMGM: Schooled by Jamie Sumner #kidlit #mglit geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/10/mmgm...
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
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW & AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR INTERVIEW : Snow Kid by Jessie Sima
SNOW KID written & illustrated by Jessie Sima Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 979-8-3471-0020-0 Source: publisher for...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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
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~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...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: The Day the Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho, Caroline Kusin Pritchard & Dan Santat
THE DAY THE BOOKS DISAPPEARED written by Joanna Ho & Caroline Kusin Pritchard illustrated by Dan Santat Disney Hyperion, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-...
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September 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
~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...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers
THE DAY THE CRAYONS MADE FRIENDS written by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers Philomel, 2025 ISBN: 979-8-217-04039-1 Source: purchased Ages 6-9 ...
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August 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
~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...
WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: A Gift of Dust by Martha Brockenbrough & Juana Martinez-Neal
A GIFT OF DUST: How Saharan Plumes Feed the Planet written by Martha Brockenbrough, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal Alfred A. Knopf, 20...
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August 28, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Fall is for Beginnings by Rajani LaRocca & Abhi Alwar
FALL IS FOR BEGINNINGS written by Rajani LaRocca, illustrated by Abhi Alwar Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-4197-7740-0 S...
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August 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Aggie and the Ghost by Matthew Forsythe
AGGIE AND THE GHOST written & illustrated by Matthew Forsythe A Paula Wiseman Book Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 97...
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August 22, 2025 at 1:58 AM
#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...
WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Beansprout by Sarah Lynne Reul
BEANSPROUT written & illustrated by Sarah Lynne Reul Charlesbridge, 2025 978-1-62354-475-1 Source: publisher for review Ages 5-8 All opini...
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August 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi & Monica Arnaldo
THE INTERPRETER words by Olivia Abtahi, pictures by Monica Arnaldo Kokila, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-62044-1 Source: purchased Ages 6-10 All op...
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August 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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...
See my complete review at geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/fant...
FANTASTIC FRIDAY: The Firelight Apprentice by Bree Paulson
THE FIRELIGHT APPRENTICE written & illustrated by Bree Paulsen Quill Tree Books, 2024 ISBN: 978-0-06-326659-9 Source: publisher for r...
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August 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
#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...
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
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#kidlit #picturebooks #socialemotionallearning #greatreadalouds #greatteachingbooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Whoa Panda! by C.S. Jennings
WHOA PANDA! written & illustrated by C.S. Jennings Nancy Paulsen Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-32478-3 Source: publisher for review Ages 3-6...
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August 14, 2025 at 11:54 PM
#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
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#kidlit #picturebooks #socialemotionallearning #greatreadalouds #greatteachingbooks
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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
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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Hello, I'm a Toucan by Hayley & John Rocco
HELLO, I'M A TOUCAN Meet the Wild Things #5 written by Hayley Rocco, illustrated by John Rocco G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-8587...
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August 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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
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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
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BOARD BOOK REVIEW: Kitty-Corn Club--Parts of Us by Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham
PARTS OF US Kitty-Corn Club #2 written by Shannon Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham Abrams Appleseed, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-4197-6882-8 Source: pu...
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August 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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
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Isn't growing up is hard enough without throwing in severe anxiety and superpowers? #KayaoftheOcean #kidlit #mglit #MMGM geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/08/mmgm...
#MMGM: Author Interview & Book Review: Kaya of the Ocean by Gloria L. Huang
KAYA OF THE OCEAN by Gloria L. Huang Holiday House, 2025 ISBN: 9780823457885 Source: eARC from Beth Parker PR Ages 9-12 Middle grade fanta...
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August 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Forts by Katie Venit & Kenard Pak
FORTS written by Katie Venit, illustrated by Kendard Pak Viking, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-46615-5 Source: Penguin Random House for review Ages...
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August 10, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: All the Hulk Feels by Dan Santat
ALL THE HULK FEELS A Mighty Marvel Comics Picture Book written & illustrated by Dan Santat Abrams Fanfare, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-4197-7613-7 So...
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August 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
~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...
WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Talking Rocks and Minerals by Paige Towler & Matthew Carlson
TALKING ROCKS AND MINERALS: Fact-Packed Guide to Geology written by Paige Towler, illustrated by Matthew Carlson Grosset & Dunlap, 2025 IS...
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August 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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...
GRAPHIC NOVEL: Iron Man: Something Strange! by Dean Hale & Douglas Holgate
IRON MAN : SOMETHING STRANGE! A Mighty Marvel Team-Up #1 written by Dean Hale, illustrated Douglas Holgate Abrams Fanfare, 2025 ISBN: 978-...
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August 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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...
WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Ray: How Light Works by Emily Kate Moon
RAY: How Light Works A Science Pals Book written & illustrated by Emily Kate Moon Dial Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-85798-4...
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July 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
~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...
WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Polecat has a Superpower by Jill Esbaum & Bob Shea
POLECAT HAS A SUPERPOWER written by Jill Esbaum, illustrated by Bob Shea G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-69999-7 Source: publishe...
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July 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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...
PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Island Storm by Brian Floca & Sydney Smith
ISLAND STORM written by Brian Floca, illustrated by Sydney Smith Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-8234-5647-5 Source: publi...
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July 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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...
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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
July 11, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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...
WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Hurricane by Jason Chin
HURRICANE written and illustrated by Jason Chin Neal Porter Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-8234-5849-3 Source: purchased Ages 8 and up Picture boo...
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July 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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...