Reviews
Sounds Good!: Discover 50 Instruments
“This book would serve as an incredible resource for teachers and caregivers alike eager to find a child-friendly introduction to sound and music history. A noteworthy, useful, and modern instrument encyclopedia.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Ramadan to Remember
“This lovely picture book shares the specifics of the Ramadan holiday with readers of all backgrounds, while illustrating the very real emotions of one boy who feels alienated from his peers. . . . [A] heartfelt and detailed book to share with all children, whether or not they… View →
The Lunar New Year Surprise
“Recommended for larger collections or those that need books about Lunar New Year.”—School Library Journal View →
Pigeons at War: How Avian Heroes Changed History
“Will incite sympathy, not to say outrage, along with admiration for these often-underestimated birds.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality
“Bostic’s evocative illustrations add tenderness to a narrative of real terror. . . An important addition to civil rights movement literature with which readers can connect on a human level.” —starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
Wolverines: Nature's Cleanup Crew
“By book’s end, readers should come away from it with a much deeper understanding of both wolverines and the vital niche they fill in the natural order. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
I Ship: A Container Ship's Colossal Journey
“This is bliss for any child who loves boats, for units on global transportation, or for anyone who has ever asked how this all works.”—School Library Journal View →
The Beasts in Your Brain: Understanding and Living with Anxiety and Depression
“A solid, informative guide for parents and teens that is a beacon of positivity, emphasizing the importance of resilience and healing amid the epidemic of mental health issues prevalent today.” —starred School Library Journal View →
The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women's Suffrage, and Jujitsu
“Captures a well-documented but lesser-known piece of history with acumen, and subtly telegraphs the still relevant experience of employing radical means in an unjust system. . . a unique and involving lens through which to consider an essential moment in modern history.”… View →
Nature Is a Sculptor: Weathering and Erosion
“This eye-opening book will have children examining the world anew, and is a unique addition to the earth science shelves.” —School Library Journal View →
Breakthrough: Katalin Karikó and the mRNA Vaccine
“Complex scientific information is conveyed clearly, so that important ideas can be understood. . .This biography is timely as Karikó (along with Weissman) recently won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Accessible writing and thorough research make this a great… View →
Imani Picks Up the Pieces
“Written in flowing sentences ideal for practicing readers, this title celebrates Black history, hearth, and hair, and makes any reader feel like they are special and worthy. . .Vivid illustrations paired with a relatable story equals a must-have for any library.” –starred,… View →
Casting Shadows: Solar and Lunar Eclipses with The Planetary Society ®
“Bill Nye’s opening note is only the first incredible detail that will captivate the attention and imagination of young readers. . . Perfect for intermediate science lessons and a useful update for existing library collections; the large format images make it especially… View →
Breakthrough: Katalin Karikó and the mRNA Vaccine
“[A] timely tribute to a dedicated visionary and modern-day hero who never gave up.”— Booklist View →
Pangu's Shadow
“This dual-perspective tale maintains a vivid connection to each narrator’s voice while keeping up an exciting pace and unfurling a satisfying mystery. Hard to put down: A strongly written work that pulls no punches while providing much-needed representation.”—starred,… View →
The Denim Diaries: A Memoir
“Crompton’s free verse gives readers a powerful view of her inner self-loathing until she learns to accept herself as she is. At times, this is a tough read, but Crompton’s candidly honest story will resonate with anyone struggling with self-image issues and difficult… View →
Rise to the Sky: How the World's Tallest Trees Grow Up
“This charming story is a love letter to the tenacity of trees to grow for hundreds or even thousands of years and become the highest they can be.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality
“[A]n unmissable story about everyday courage whose notes about the importance of overcoming discrimination remain timely.” —starred, Foreword Reviews View →
School Statue Showdown
“[An] accessible, fast-paced, and informative work. . . . A thought-provoking title that explores integrity in the era of truth and reconciliation.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Letters in Charcoal
“[A] quietly empowering ode to literacy.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
The Trouble with Earth
“A lesson on kindness and an ode to nature merge in this whimsical picture book about the planet we call home.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Night and Dana
“The character designs stand out among other current graphic novels, with a more retro and realistic feel featuring orange, yellow, and green tones . . . A story that will resonate with teen and new adult readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Gallows Hill
“Ruby powerfully showcases the terror, and the consequences, of a witchcraft accusation on the accused as well as the community as a whole in the era.” —School Library Journal View →