Good Reads with Ronna Blog

Oct 17, 2024 | goodreadswithronna.com | Leslie Booth

ONE DAY THIS TREE WILL FALLWritten by Leslie Barnard BoothIllustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman(Margaret K. McElderry Books; $18.99; Ages 4-8)ABOUT THE BOOK:From the Publisher: “Discover how a tree’s wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem in this lyrical nonfiction picture book for fans of Because of an Acorn and A Stone Sat Still.”From Horn Book: a starred review “Lively, poetic writing and beautiful illustrations . . .

Oct 4, 2024 | goodreadswithronna.com | Marissa Eller

JOINED AT THE JOINTSWritten by Marissa Eller(Holiday House; $19.99, Ages 14 and up)Once again, it’s a delight to have guest reviewer and author, Karol Silverstein, back to share her thoughts on Joined at the Joints, a young adult novel that resonated with her. At 17, Ivy’s great love is baking, and she’s more than content to spend her summer elbow-deep in her project to convert all of her beloved grandmother’s recipes to gluten-free since her older sister Caroline has Celiac disease.

Jul 16, 2024 | goodreadswithronna.com | Nell Cross Beckerman

FROM PARK TO PLAYA:The Trails That Connect UsWritten by Nell Cross BeckermanIllustrated by Sophie Diao(Cameron Kids; $18.99, Ages 5-7)I feel lucky to live in Los Angeles. I’m close to the mountains (I live in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains), and I’m not too far from the beaches that dot our coastline. It’s easy to partake in all the great outdoors has to offer.

Jul 4, 2024 | goodreadswithronna.com | Beth Anderson

THOMAS JEFFERSON’S BATTLE FOR SCIENCE:Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose!Written by Beth AndersonIllustrated by Jeremy Holmes(Calkins Creek; $18.99; Ages 7-10)“Thomas Jefferson is one of the most famous founding fathers, but did you know that his mind was always on science?

Jun 26, 2024 | goodreadswithronna.com | Seema Yasmin

PRIDE MONTH BOOK REVIEWTHE ABCs OF QUEER HISTORYWritten by Dr. Seema YasminIllustrated by Lucy Kirk(Workman Kids; $18.99, Ages 5 and up)Author and poet Dr. Seema Yasmin and illustrator Lucy Kirk’s ambitious The ABCs of Queer History is a nonfiction picture book that makes queer history accessible to young readers. With its vibrant illustrations and excellent examples, the book will open children’s eyes to the struggles and the rewards that constitute the queer experience in the United States.