Reviews
Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature
“©ould be incorporated into a class in many ways, such as a read aloud, an introduction to a science unit, or a thematic unit about seasons.”—Booklist View →
Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science behind Your Favorite Monsters
“A fantastically researched, absolutely delectable approach to science education.”—starred, Booklist View →
Giraffe Extinction: Using Science and Technology to Save the Gentle Giants
“[W]ell researched and will prove a useful resource to students researching wildlife conservation.”—Booklist View →
A Map into the World
“Kim’s digital artwork using pastels, graphite, watercolors, and hand-scanned textures captures the warmth of family, the charm of changing seasons, and the depth of friendships.”—Booklist View →
Kugel for Hanukkah?
“It’s Hanukkah time, and the family gathers every night to light candles, open presents, and enjoy a different flavor of latkes. Grandma receives some interesting gifts (dried cranberries, chocolate chips, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla), but the unnamed… View →
Super Sloth
“[A] lovely story about an ordinary sloth who uses his own powers to turn into someone extraordinary.”—Booklist View →
The Dozier School for Boys: Forensics, Survivors, and a Painful Past
“©ogent and chilling. . . . [T]eens interested in learning more will be well served by this thorough, informative volume.”—starred, Booklist View →
Porcupines and Hedgehogs
“These informative books come with an irresistible hook and well-organized content . . .”—Booklist Online View →
Let's Draw Bugs and Critters with Crayola ® !
“A cute, bright, math-based approach to art.”—Booklist View →
Cardslinger
“Velasco’s debut deftly blends intriguing characters and an intricate plot into a good old-fashioned western adventure.”—Booklist View →
Thanku: Poems of Gratitude
“[T]his attractive and accessible collection should be popular with browsers and useful for creative writing classes.”—Booklist View →
Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle: How Animals Get Ready for Winter
“Primary grade teachers may find this picture book a useful read-aloud choice to supplement units on animals in winter.”—Booklist View →
Vote!: Women's Fight for Access to the Ballot Box
“For those interested in the subject and for report writers, so much information, and the book’s coverage of the present day, will be a bonus.”—Booklist View →
Otto Blotter, Bird Spotter
“Carter offers pictures in varying sizes with intricate details that may spark an interest in a heretofore unknown pastime.”—Booklist View →
“Poignant, beautiful, and timely . . .”—Booklist View →
Francesco Tirelli's Ice Cream Shop
“A gentle, yet heroic addition to Holocaust literature.”— Kay Weisman, Booklist View →
The Key from Spain: Flory Jagoda and Her Music
“…this is a worthy (though fictionalized) homage to a language and its fervent promoter.”— Kay Weisman, Booklist View →
Marie Curie: A Life of Discovery
“When Milani isn’t explaining in the text—fluidly translated from the original Italian by Schwandt—she relies on atmospheric, pencil-and-watercolor art to augment the narrative of Curie’s brilliant life.”—Booklist View →
Owl's Outstanding Donuts
“An exciting conclusion will satisfy young mystery fans. . . . Yardi’s love for nature shines through in this quiet but quirky story about friendship, family, and of course, donuts.”—Booklist View →
Stage Dreams
“An illuminating western with a refreshingly matter-of-fact queer romance.”—Booklist View →
Cassandra Steps Out: Book 1
“[G]reat themes are packed in with loads of heart and excellent pacing. Any animal lover will devour this in two bites.”—Booklist View →
The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito
“Khor takes that ‘feeling of desperately searching for something better, for a new start,’ and adapts it to their own ‘pilgrimage’ as immigrant and artist traveling historic Route 66 . . . in whimsical full-color detail.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Truth Is
“Ramos (The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary, 2018) creates an #OwnVoices protagonist in Puerto Rican Verdad and weaves her many intense feelings together in a way that never feels forced, from Verdad dealing with PTSD after the shooting to… View →