Plumfield Moms

I Am David

Reviewed by Sara Masarik
Once David successfully breaks free of the concentration camp, we realize that he has no memory of any life outside of the camp. He has no idea what cities look like, how normal people interact with each other, or what a beautiful mountainside looks like. Every experience is new and terrifying for him. His journey is a bit of a pilgrimage. And he is learning how to be human after only ever being a caged animal. In some haunting ways, he reminds me of Dr. Frankenstein’s monster - hiding in the woods, watching people in order to understand how to be really human. Read the full review

I Could Do That!: Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote

Reviewed by Diane Pendergraft
I Could Do That: Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote by Linda Arms White begins with Morris as a child growing up in New York and wanting to learn to do everything anyone else can do. She learns a skill and starts a business. Read the full review

I Give You The World

Reviewed by Sara Masarik
“When you were born, so precious and new, I searched high and low for a gift just for you. I searched through the day and I searched through the night…till I came across this one I think it’s just right…I give you the world and everything in it. Come, let me show you – it will take just a minute…” So begins I Give You the World, a sweet and sentimental picture book that celebrates the beauty of the natural world. Stacy McCleary’s simple, lyrical text is paired with Carmen Saldaña’s colorful and engaging illustrations, making this book a cheerful experience for preschoolers and toddlers. Read the full review