Reviews
This Is Not a Cholent
“In this Australia-set tale, a girl and her grandmother demonstrate that it’s what comes out of the pot that matters. Delicious and guaranteed to leave readers hungry for more helpings.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Rock in My Throat
“A nature motif runs throughout the scenes, anchoring the girl in a world that requires no language, just the songs of birds and movement of growth. This is a gorgeous and deeply empathetic look at the refugee experience and what it means to feel truly alone in the… View →
The Rock in My Throat
“Tenderly told in first person, Yang’s lyrical autobiographical picture book depicts her childhood struggle with selective mutism. Her descriptions of how selective mutism presents at school are vivid and authentic. . . Lin’s earth tones and muted colors reflect… View →
A Better Best Friend
“Through a distinctive first-person narrative voice that sometimes verges on stream of consciousness, this book explores the question of what makes a best friend and whether it’s possible to have more than one. . . The characters’ simply drawn faces are evocative, their View →
To the Ice
“Whether imagined or not, the survival tale is entirely engrossing and memorable in Ida’s detailed, matter-of-fact, smoothly translated telling. The illustrations are equally successful at showing the children as small figures against vast icy backgrounds and close-up and… View →
Ace and the Misfits
“Kawooya’s debut novel flows smoothly and is full of charming personalities. . . . A heartwarming journey.”—Kirkus Reviews 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 →
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 →
Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit
“Hotelitor arrives with genuine heart, widescreen action, an ax to grind with capitalism and the finest in trans-galactic accommodation.”—Mat Groom, writer of Inferno Girl Red View →
Pangu's Shadow
“The characters are distinctive and compelling. This will appeal to readers who love lab settings, murder mysteries, and romance.”—Booklist View →
Sophie's Monster Goes to Shul
“Wonderful text and bright, fun illustrations will delight preschoolers to early readers.”—Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good
“A good educational book that introduces children to the activism of these three ladies. Great for reading anytime during the year, or during Hispanic heritage month. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Men of the 65th: The Borinqueneers of the Korean War
“This book is rich in detail from specific soldiers’ experiences, as well as photographs and facts. It will be a welcome addition to history shelves. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
The First Invasion: Book 1
“A delightful, fast-paced adventure that entertains young readers with its action, humor, and relatable characters . . . a perfectly enjoyable read for middle-grade audiences seeking a fun escape into a world of aliens, robots, and unlikely heroes. Reviewer Rating: 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 →
My First Dino-Boarding
“Lots of fun and energy here, in a triumphant title featuring some radical dinosaurs.”—School Library Journal View →
Oceans, Glaciers, and Rising Sea Levels: A Graphic Guide
“This series packs a lot of information on environmental awareness and activism into eye-pleasing graphic guides. Each title concentrates on one area of the climate crisis and covers accessible history and background, recognizable consequences, predicted future impact, and ways to… 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 →
A Hat Full of Sea
“The art is as playful as the concept, with images made up of loose lines and filled with solidly bold colors. . . . Tackles a potentially tough topic with a blend of whimsy and warmth.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Invisible Story
“Chen’s cut-paper illustrations are striking. . . . A well-meaning and eye-catching work.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Great Wolf Rescue: Saving the Red Wolves
“A fascinating story of the human efforts to save red wolves.”—Booklist 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 →