Heidi Grange

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!

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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Secrets of the Jellies by Karen Jameson & Marie Hermansson THE SECRETS OF THE JELLIES Amazing Jellyfish and Their Surprising Talents written by Karen Jameson, illustrated by Marie Hermansson Chroni...

~What a beautiful introduction to the world of jellyfish! WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Secrets of the Jellies #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @karenjameson15.bsky.social
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Case of Old MacDonald and his farm by Mark Teague THE CASE OF OLD MACDONALD AND HIS FARM written & illustrated by Mark Teague Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-9076-9 Source : publis...

~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

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#MMGM : Dragon Girl and the Awakened Flames by Jenny Moore DRAGON GIRL AND THE AWAKENED FLAMES Dragon Girl #1 written by Jenny Moore Sourcebooks Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-4642-5404-8 Source: ...

~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

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ACTIVITY BOOK : Plant Pandemonium (Big Brain Puzzles) by Camille Pichon PLANT PANDEMONIUM! Big Brain Puzzles by Camille Pichon Twirl, 2025 ISBN: 978-2-40806-181-4 Source: Publisher/Blue Slip Media Ages 6 and up A...

What a fun collection of puzzles for kids (and adults!) to figure out. I found myself wanting to complete all 45 challenges. #kidlit #activitybooks #childrensbooks @chroniclebooks.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social

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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle by Maddalena Bearzi & Alex Boersma THE SECRET LIFE OF A SEA TURTLE written by Maddalena Bearzi, illustrated by Alex Boersma Roaring Brook Press, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-250-90167-5...

~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

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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Monarch and Mourning Cloak by Melissa Stewart & Sarah S. Brannen MONARCH AND MOURNING CLOAK : A Butterfly Journal written by Melissa Stewart, illustrated by Sarah S. Brannen Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN: ...

~What an amazing combination of poetry, art, and information! @mstewartscience.bsky.social & @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebooknonfiction #kidslovenonfiction @simonkids.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : I'm Busy by Michael Ian Black & Debbie RIdpath Ohi I'M BUSY written by Michael Ian Black, illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-1...

~A delightfully fun addition to one of my favorite series to share with kids! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : I'm Busy by Michael Ian Black & @debbieohi.com #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks @simonkids.bsky.social
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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault by Megan Clendenan & Brittany Cicchese JUST IN CASE : Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault written by Megan Clendenan, illustrated by Brittany Cicchese Charlesbridge, ...

~A fascinating account of worldwide efforts to save seeds in case of emergencies. WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Just in Case by Megan Clendenan & Brittany Cicchese #kidlit #picturebooks #nonfiction #childrenbooks

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MIDDLE GRADE SPECULATIVE FICTION : The Aftermath by Tracy Wolff THE AFTERMYTH The Aftermyth #1 written by Tracy Wolff Aladdin, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-8546-8 Source: Publisher for review (thanks!) Ages 9-12...

~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

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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne by Laura Alary & Yas Imamura THE CURIOUS LIFE OF CECILIA PAYNE Discovering the Stuff of Stars written by Laura Alary, illustrated by Yas Imamura Eerdmans Books for You...

~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
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Valentines are the Worst! by Alex Willan VALENTINES ARE THE WORST! written & illustrated by Alex Willan Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-6261-2 Sour...

Can Gilbert the Goblin escape the determined cupids before they hit him with a love arrow? Hmmm. That cactus prick seems to feel an awful lot like an arrow prick?
#kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @simonkids.bsky.social @alexwillan.bsky.social
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Mungo on His Own by Matthew Burgess & Julie Benbassat MUNGO ON HIS OWN written by Matthew Burgess, art by Julie Benbassat Clarion Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-0-06-321671-6 Source : purchased Ages 4-8 ...

~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 #picturebooks
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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Mary Morland in the Time of Dinosaur Discovery by Jane Kurtz & Giselle Potter MARY MORLAND IN THE TIME OF DINOSAUR DISCOVERY written by Jane Kurtz, illustrated by Giselle Potter Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-...

~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 #bio #childrensbooks
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AUTHOR GUEST POST & BOOK REVIEW : Maysoon Zayid, The Girl Who Can Can by Dr. Seema Yasmin & Noha Habaieb MAYSOON ZAYID, THE GIRL WHO CAN CAN written by Dr. Seema Yasmin, illustrated by Noha Habaieb Salaam Reads, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-5342-9 So...

~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

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EARLY READER : The Monster and Puppet Show! by Kate Micucci (Arriving on February 24, 2026!) THE MONSTER AND PUPPET SHOW! written & illustrated by Kate Micucci Union Square Kids, 2026 ISBN: 9781454951476 Source: publisher for revie...

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 #childrensbooks

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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : How to Have a Thought: A Walk with Charles Darwin by Nicholas Day & Hadley Hooper HOW TO HAVE A THOUGHT A Walk with Charles Darwin written by Nicholas Day, illustrated by Hadley Hooper Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, 20...

~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
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : You and I are Stars and Night by Kate Hosford & Richards Jones YOU AND I ARE STARS AND NIGHT written by Kate Hosford, illustrated by Richards Jones Beach Lane Books, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-4038-2 Source :...

~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 #kidlit #picturebooks @simonkids.bsky.social

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION : Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest by Chris Grabenstein MS. PENNYPICKLE'S PUZZLE QUEST written by Chris Grabenstein Random House, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-593-70798-2 Source: purchased Ages 9-12 Book co...

~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/midd...

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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW : A Waffle Lot of Love by Ben Clanton A WAFFLE LOT OF LOVE written & illustrated by Ben Clanton Tundra Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-77488-453-9 Source: purchased Ages 4-8 All opinio...

~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

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PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION : To the Top of the World by Deborah Blumenthal & Anastasia Magloire Williams TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles written by Deborah Blumenthal, illustrated...

~What an inspiring story! Visiting the North Pole at 75-years-old. Remarkable! PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION : To the Top of the World by Deborah Blumenthal & Anastasia Magloire Williams #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookbiographies
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's My Bird-Day! words and pictures by Mo Willems (Available 3/31/2026) IT'S MY BIRD-DAY! words and pictures by Mo Willems Union Square Kids, 2026 ISBN:9781454999621 Source: publisher for review Ages 4-8 All op...

~Another delightful #pigeon book will enter the world in March. Can Pigeon handle sharing the same birthday as someone else? PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's My Bird-Day! by Mo Willems #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookhumor #2026books

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WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Forests by Nell Cross Beckerman & Kalen Chock FORESTS written by Nell Cross Beckerman, illustrated by Kalen Chock Orchard Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-5461-3097-0 Source: purchased Ages 6-1...

~Another lovely look at the natural world combining digital art, poetry, and expository text.~ WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Forests by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social and Kalen Chock #kidlit #picturebooknonfiction #poetry

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : HairStory by Sope Martins & Briana Mukodiri Uchendu HAIRSTORY written by Sope Martins, Briana Mukodiri Uchendu Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-6659-3810-5 Source: publishe...

~What an informative and beautiful picture book! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : HairStory by @SopeMartins and Briana Mukodiri Uchendu #kidlit #picturebooks
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EARLY READER REVIEW : Ling & Ting's Lunar New Year: Two Times Lucky LING & TING'S LUNAR NEW YEAR Two Times Lucky written & illustrated by Grace Lin Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2026 ISBN:   978031...

~A delightful introduction to some of the traditions of the holiday through the efforts of the twins to bring good luck to their house.~ EARLY READER REVIEW : Ling & Ting's Lunar New Year by @authorgracelin.bsky.social
#kidlit #earlyreaders #ChineseNewYear
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Claydate: A Playdate with the Claymates by Dev Petty & Lauren Eldridge CLAYDATE: A Playdate with the Claymates written by Dev Petty, illustrated by Lauren Eldridge Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2026 I...

~A delightful new picture book with stunning illustrations, amusing characters, and a fun story! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Claydate: A Playdate with the Claymates by @devpetty.bsky.social and @eldridgestudio.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks
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#MMGM : Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders SECRETS OF THE BROKEN HOUSE written by Taryn Souders Sourcebooks, 2026 ISBN: 978-1-4642-4497-1 Source: publisher for review (Thanks!) Ages...

~I thoroughly enjoyed this #middlegrademystery with it's southern charm and delightful characters. Geo Librarian: #MMGM : Secrets of the Broken House by @tarynsouders.bsky.social @sbkslibrary.bsky.social
#kidlit #MiddleGrade #mglit #CozyMystery #kidsbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/mmgm...

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Humble Pie by Jory John & Pete Oswald THE HUMBLE PIE written by Jory John, illustrated by Pete Oswald Harper, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-06-346973-0 Source: purchased Ages 4-8 All opinions...

~Another winning title in the Food Group series. My students will be thrilled! PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : Humble Pie by Jory John & Pete Oswald #kidlit #picturebooks #popularkidsbooks geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/12/pict...

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The 13th Day of Christmas by Adam Rex THE 13TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS written & illustrated by Adam Rex Neal Porter Books, Holiday Publishing Inc, 2025 ISBN: 978-0-8234-5653-6 Source...

~What would happen if all the presents from a well-known Christmas song actually appeared? Trust Adam Rex to imagine the possibilities. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The 13th Day of Christmas by Adam Rex #kidlit #picturebooks #christmaspicturebooks
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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's Almost Time for Christmas! by Maisha Oso & Tom Knight IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! written by Maisha Oso, illustrated by Tom Knight Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-6659-8014-2...

~While a boy prepares for Christmas, his stuffed bunny prepares for a different holiday.~Geo Librarian: PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : It's Almost Time for Christmas by Maisha Oso & Tom Knight #kidlit #picturebooks #christmaspicturebooks

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PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Nutcracker by Anna Kemp & Sara Ogilvie THE MUTTCRACKER written by Anna Kemp, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2025 ISBN: 978-1-6659-8103-3 Sou...

~What will Biff the dog do when he doesn't get the ballet part her wants? It's easy to relate to his disappointment. PICTURE BOOK REVIEW : The Nutcracker by Anna Kemp& Sara Ogilvie #kidlit #christmaspicturebooks #picturebooks
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