Caboose by Travis Jonker, illustrated by Ruth Chan - ADVISABLE

Caboose by Travis Jonker, illustrated by Ruth Chan. PICTURE BOOK Abrams Amulet, 2025. $19. 9781419765032 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL

APPEALS TO: MANY 

Cedric has mastered being the line leader. He knows all the things to do to make sure he's first, but then make sure he controls the line as well - like pausing too long to look at a poster, or stopping fast so everyone crashes. Finally the teacher has had enough, now Cedric must be at the end of the line. Oh, but there's mischief to be made there too! 

The illustrations and text complement each other so well. I love the grumpy faces of his classmates, and Cedric's fun tricks and ideas for achieving his mission. This will be a delightful read as kids get their own ideas for leading or being the Caboose. 

Lisa Librarian