Tundra's 2025 Starred Reviews (So Far)

by Stephanie Graegin ; illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

Even the tiniest adventure can be considered big when blessed with such enormous charm. Full review >

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by Matthew Burgess ; illustrated by Doug Salati

Broad and subtle in turn—verse to stay with readers for years to come. Full review >

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by X. Fang ; illustrated by X. Fang

A common childhood experience, conveyed with an uncommon mix of sensitivity, mirth, and heart. Full review >

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by E.K. Johnston

Riveting and thoroughly enjoyable. Full review >

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edited by Stephanie Sinclair & Sara Sinclair

Like the sacred items in a medicine bundle, these entries reverberate powerfully, both individually and as a whole. Full review >

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by Scott Campbell ; illustrated by Scott Campbell

A wildly original tale with the buddy-based charm of Frog and Toad but imbued with a wacky energy all its own. Full review >

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by Matteo L. Cerilli

A cinematic and enthralling flare of fey magic. Full review >

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by Merrilees Brown ; illustrated by Merrilees Brown

An entertaining case for industriousness and an understated case for upcycling. Full review >

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by Joanne Schwartz ; illustrated by Afsaneh Sanei

A grounded yet dreamy look at how we occupy our place in this vast world. Full review >

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by Tanya Tagaq ; illustrated by Qavavau Manumie

A poetic homage to Indigenous families and their deep-seated connections to the natural world. Full review >

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by Shauntay Grant ; illustrated by Zach Manbeck

Few reads offer a more enchanting bedtime experience. Full review >

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by Charis Cotter

A ghostly mystery steeped in birdsong and fairy-tale magic. Full review >

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