Perhaps I went into this with the wrong expectations, but I was hoping for a close prose look at Anna Pavlova's life, and instead I got a poetic overview. I can see why it's getting praise, but I didn't feel like I really knew who Anna was until I read the end of the book.

Pretty cute! I loved most of the rhythm. There were a few areas where it felt off, but mostly it was really good.

I really enjoyed the illustrations in this one. I wasn't sure how it would work as a story for kids (especially because I don't particularly like Moby Dick) but I think it does. Cool.

SO GOOD.

This book took me a long time to read, because it was depressing. I didn't really like the landlords in the book, and I felt bad for the renters. It seems like this is a cycle that is very hard to get out of (and the incentives to get out of it are not as strong as the ones to stay in.) Very readable. My only complaint is that I wish the book had footnotes instead of endnotes. Otherwise, this is a very compelling, well-researched book.

Cute, but I wouldn't call it an outstanding early reader.

A simple beginning explanation about mixed-race, using color theory.

Not my favorite, but a quick read and cute enough. She must have gone through a lot of peanut butter.

Pretty cute. Would be a good addition for libraries/collections that need more books that talk about how one tells time.

I almost feel like this should be required reading for every candidate...