Reviews
Rumble & Spew: Gross Stuff in Your Stomach and Intestines
“Kids love to be grossed out and that is where this series excels. Based upon biology and elements of human anatomy these books are a great hook to help readers learn the facts about our bodies, well, the gross parts.” —Library Media Connection View →
Hanukkah Around the World
“This is another excellent addition to the holiday book collection by Lehman-Wilzig. Recommended.” —Library Media Connection View →
Book Two: The Shadow Spies
“Originally published in French under the title Les Enfants d’ailleurs, the Elsewhere Chronicles brings the charm and nuance of European comics to a new generation of readers who are sure to be captivated by the colorful art, smart dialogue, interesting story, and… View →
“Information is presented in a brilliantly lyrical text using imagery, similes, and highly descriptive words to impart knowledge about these scavengers. . . The story-like writing will engage readers immediately. These books read as easily as fiction texts.”… View →
“Information is presented in a brilliantly lyrical text using imagery, similes, and highly descriptive words to impart knowledge about these scavengers. . . The story-like writing will engage readers immediately. These books read as easily as fiction texts.”… View →
“Information is presented in a brilliantly lyrical text using imagery, similes, and highly descriptive words to impart knowledge about these scavengers. . . The story-like writing will engage readers immediately. These books read as easily as fiction texts.”… View →
“Mixing fantasy with brutal reality, McNish’s novel is disturbing as well as moving. . . McNish is an author to watch.” —School Library Journal View →
Harvest of Light
For the young Israeli girl narrating this photoessay, this year’s Hanukkah observance will be particularly meaning-ful, since she will help harvest the olives that will be pressed into the ritual lamp oil. She introduces the olive trees in spring: “When the days start to get… View →
“Colorful photographs of animals, maps, and diagrams accompany the easy-to-read text in this series for beginning readers. Children of all ages will enjoy the brilliant photos; however, younger readers will benefit the most from this outstanding series.” — Library View →
Druscilla's Halloween
“The blend of origin tale and Halloween story is a fresh one, and Walker’s clever imagery and lively turns of phrase add vitality to the text.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Double Cheeseburgers, Quiche, and Vegetarian Burritos: American Cooking from the 1920s through Today
“There are plenty of edible info bites here. . . readers will enjoy learning about the introduction of food phenoms such as Rice Krispies, TV dinners, and fast-food hamburgers. They’ll be intrigued to see the way the food landscape has changed, and they’ll join the… View →
"The last laugh is on Simon, though, and timid listeners who have been led to the brink of childhood disasters by a fearless will cheer his comeuppance . . ." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
“With a down-home storytelling style that enlivens his already flamboyant subject, Porter treats Zora Neale Hurston’s life as if it were one of her own best stories. Porter’s book captures all the complications and contradictions of Hurston’s character, . . .… View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“An engaging introduction to a volume with a remarkable history.”—The Horn Book View →
“. . .a riveting, scientific adventure tale. A fascinating selection for report writers, this is an exciting catch for paleontology and nature buffs as well.” —Starred, The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Raven Quest
“. . . Stewart’s tale has the excitement and mystique to lift animal-fiction lovers to new heights.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
An American Army of Two
" . . .A fresh and feminist glimpse of an unusual event during the War of 1812. . . A good addition to a genre that usually relies on the here-and-now or the never-was for its subjects." —The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books View →
The Bat-Chen Diaries
“I urge every parent out there to read this book with your kids…This is a must read.” View →
Animal Antics: The Beast Jokes Ever!
“’What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Finding half a worm!’ Not many elementary school aged boys can resist that kind of humor! And there are many jokes in these books that will appeal to girls as well. The numerous illustrations, one per spread, are View →
“These conversations reveal the mysteries hidden within the works in an engaging way that young readers will find enjoyable.” —VOYA View →
Counting on Shabbat
“An ideal pick for family, daycare center, preschool, and community library board book collections for children ages 1-4.”―Midwest Book Review View →
Packed with Poison!: Deadly Animal Defenses
“On My Own Science is an accessible, informative series for middle and upper elementary students. . . this series would be a beneficial addtion to most school libraries. . .” —Library Media Connection View →