Reviews
A Better Best Friend
“Tallec’s charming, child-friendly story captures an ever-present concern of many readers, young and old, and offers an open ending that invites discussion. An outstanding read-aloud for adults and children, bursting with humor and warmth.”—School Library Journal View →
Eating My Words: And 128 Other Poems
“Simultaneously a book of poems and a primer on poetic craft . . . An excellent addition to poetry collections, this volume will excite and engage, and—most importantly—it will empower children to write poems of their own.”—School Library Journal View →
Cloudy Days: A First Look
“Facts about weather conditions are presented clearly and succinctly . . . High-quality color photos support and clarify explanations. Questions are posed to young learners throughout to keep them thinking, engaged, and drawing upon life experiences.”—School Library… View →
Look Inside a Bulldozer: How It Works
“Beautiful, colorful photography with accompanying clear and concise text make these volumes extremely attractive for early readers . . . These highly appealing books belong in every library serving little ones and will not spend much time on the shelf.”—School Library… View →
34 Amazing Facts about Basketball
“Full-page photos with one short sentence per page in bold text on a contrasting background, make titles quick and accessible for each high interest topic. . . . Good pick for elementary readers who like lists and quick facts about a subject.”—School Library Journal View →
Animal Camouflage in a Forest
“The closing pages include reprints of photos seen earlier in the book, giving readers a second chance to pick out the hidden animals and think about how camouflage helps them survive.”—Booklist View →
When Dad's Hair Took Off
“Good for sharing with all the family, this is a story that will become a firm favourite. A delightful book all around.”—The School Librarian View →
Mindfulness and Me
“[T]his robust offering . . . provides children (and their caregivers) with a well-curated mix of yoga poses, breathing exercises, activities, and crafts.”—Booklist View →
Explora Júpiter (Explore Jupiter)
“The series strikes a perfect balance, offering engaging content suitable for young minds eager to explore the marvels of space, while the incorporation of technology adds a contemporary flair that resonates with a broad audience . . . ideal for school library collections,… View →
Giant's Causeway and Other Incredible Natural Wonders
“The highly unusual, sometimes bizarre, sites are described in brief, readable paragraphs that include interesting, fact-filled details . . . This series will wow students who enjoy reading about unusual phenomena around the world, pique curiosity, and arouse armchair-travel… View →
Artemis Mission: Return to the Moon
“Future space explorers will find these books mesmerizing whether they hope one day to travel into space or simply read about it from an armchair.”—School Library Journal View →
I'm a Custodian
“Early learning libraries will appreciate how these books incorporate words and text to encourage vocabulary development and retention. These books are great for independent reading as well as one-on-one reading with a caregiver. . . . [I]deal for public… View →
The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions
“A brilliant blend of factual and hilarious . . .The tone of the book speaks directly to the curious child in us all and clearly indicates the author’s passion, care, and compassion for the natural world.”—The School Librarian View →
Mindfulness and My Body
“[T]hese titles would pair well with other classroom activities ranging from science lessons to physical education.”—School Library Journal View →
Anacondas: Nature's Biggest Snake
“Focuses on life cycles and habitats. Every page includes a large photograph . . . Solid animal profiles.”—School Library Journal View →
Bionic Animals
“Highly engaging, an excellent addition to library collections and just right for those readers who always asks for more animal books.”—School Library Journal View →
Aaron Judge vs. Babe Ruth: Who Would Win?
“Entices young fans to consider and compare great athletes from past eras with current stars . . . The inclusion of four great female athletes is welcome, and this series will be a hit with sports fans.”—School Library Journal View →
Aliens and UFOs: Investigating History's Mysteries
“The books in this visually exciting series read like suspense thrillers . . . . Highly recommended for schools and public libraries. Students will learn much from this excellently written and designed series.”—School Library Journal View →
The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery beneath the Waves
“Features photographs of the dives to the forest and the surrounding ecosystem. Scientific processes are explained and illustrated, and several at-home experiments are provided.”—School Library Journal View →
Meet Sarah Nurse: Olympic Hockey Superstar
“Color photographs of the players in action complement the texts, which will delight their fans . . . suitable titles for young fans craving information about their favorite athletes.”—School Library Journal View →
Robots Saving Lives
“[E]ngaging and informative. . . . Readers will be drawn to this series that provides them an up-close and personal view of the emerging technology of robots.”—School Library Journal View →
Dig Deep!: Extreme Land Sports
“Readers will be attracted by stunning photos of thrill-seekers in extreme and often dangerous sports. . . . Intriguing topics abound.”—School Library Journal View →
Explore Polar Habitats with Ernie
“Solid habitat books for the youngest learners, with extra appeal for Sesame Street fans.”—School Library Journal View →
What's That, Jack?
“The bright colours, plain backgrounds, and simple shapes that make up the illustrations are ideal for very young children as they would support emerging visual literacy skills . . . great for promoting imagination.”—The School Librarian View →