Reviews
Grow Your Colors: Planting and Eating Healthy Foods with Sesame Street ®
“Short, simple sentences guide youngsters through the process of planting seeds and caring for their garden. The narrative then introduces a variety of fruits and vegetables, emphasizing their bright and brilliant colors. The text deftly encourages early literacy skills by printing View →
J Is for Juneteenth
“The large font and simple, colorful illustrations will appeal to children learning to read. . . . Succinct text and eye-catching illustrations.”—School Library Journal View →
My Body and Me: My First Body Positivity Book
“Body positivity is presented for young children by a range of people who all celebrate their wonderful bodies. . . . Highly recommended for all types of children.”—School Library Journal View →
Counting to Calm: My First Self-Regulation Book
“[P]ractical, poetic, sensible, and soothing. . . . By featuring practical steps to help a child find calm and focus, this is a much-needed addition to preschool classrooms.”—School Library Journal View →
My First Dino-Boarding
“Lots of fun and energy here, in a triumphant title featuring some radical dinosaurs.”—School Library Journal View →
Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit
“Relying on often hilarious situations and dialogue, Hicks delivers a sharp story about the service industry, social classes, and corporate greed . . . Hotelitor blends sci-fi and class comedy with entertaining results. A good choice for YA graphic novel… View →
The Denim Diaries: A Memoir
“The composition and storytelling are lyrical and heartbreakingly beautiful, allowing readers to discover and relate to deep truths of the struggles of being an adolescent girl.”—School Library Journal View →
Sounds Good!: Discover 50 Instruments
“Each instrument is showcased in a spread that pairs humorous visuals with an informative paragraph featuring history and fun facts, making for a breezy and engaging reading experience. The charming comic-style illustrations complement the lighthearted tone of the text . . . this… View →
The First Invasion: Book 1
“A fun action/adventure graphic novel with engaging art. Readers will eagerly await the next installment.”—School Library Journal View →
A Pocketful of Stars
“A nearly perfect older tween, early teen tale, with best friend realignments and romance moving in from the horizon, plus mother-daughter fireworks for the ages.”—School Library Journal View →
Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good
“Ramos’s pride and reverence exudes from out of every word. Medina’s vibrant digital illustrates the powerful presence that these hallmarks had—capturing the righteous anger that drove the sisters to their to help their people. The jewel-tone palette of rich purples and View →
Things That Shimmer
“Young readers interested in historical fiction and tween friendship books will enjoy this novel.”—School Library Journal View →
Can I Sit in the Middle?
“Flexibility, the fun of reading aloud, and enjoyment of the company of others seem to be the messages of this humorous book. Repeated reads and lots of laughs are in sure supply.”—School Library Journal View →
The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions
“An amusing approach to a traditional field guide, displaying intricate illustrations. Clarkson’s environmental book is well suited for developing naturalists as well as curious observers. It deserves a place of honor on every library shelf and will be a valuable asset in… View →
If I Were a Fungus
“[U]seful as an introduction to a little-known or understood subject.”—School Library Journal View →
Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality
“[B]rutal, enlightening, hopeful, and realistic. An important piece of history, the book is a treasure and will require classroom discussion.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Color of Sound
“Isler crafts an exceptionally honest portrayal of complicated mother-daughter dynamics, and a protagonist whose independence and kindness is a stunning solo. . . a perfect book club pick and a reminder to all that patience and understanding can change lives.”—starred,… View →
The Lunar New Year Surprise
“Recommended for larger collections or those that need books about Lunar New Year.”—School Library Journal 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →