Reviews
Things That Shimmer
“Young readers interested in historical fiction and tween friendship books will enjoy this novel.”—School Library Journal View →
The Color of Sound
“A moving and pensive read. . .”—Booklist View →
The Pinchers and the Diamond Heist
“Appealing and playful . . . A family engages in cheerful criminality while their youngest makes vain efforts to tell the truth in the delightful caper novel The Pinchers and the Diamond Heist.”—starred, Foreword Reviews View →
A Better Best Friend
“Demonstrates the value of a best friend—or two.”—starred, Foreword Reviews 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 Rock in My Throat
“A heartfelt story that teaches children about diversity and reflects difficulties with being different, understood, and accepted.”—starred, Booklist View →
Good Night, Good Beach
“Tapper’s illustrations, simple yet lively ink drawings with soft watercolor washes, are particularly evocative of a child’s beach experience. . . A pleasing, summery picture book.”—Booklist View →
A Pocketful of Stars
“This is a heartbreaking—and mending—story that will resonate well beyond the last page. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Afikotective
“A delightfully charming and unreservedly recommended pick for family, school, and library children’s book collections.”—Midwest Book Review View →
Changemakers in Music: Women Leading the Way
“This is a short book about how women have served as trailblazers in making music and changing the music industry to be more inclusive. This book covers notable greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Marion Anderson, Dolly Parton, Evelyn Glennie and Sarah… View →
Piece by Piece: Ernestine's Gift for President Roosevelt
“This inspirational story celebrates a young girl’s creativity and ingenuity during a challenging time in American history. Recommended for elementary school library collections.”—Children’s Literature View →
We Found a Seed
“The colorful, unpretentious illustrations are charming. A satisfying read that’s just right for spring.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Just Another Story: A Graphic Migration Account
“With delicacy and grace, Salvadoran cartoonist Saade crafts a resonant and distinctive graphic novel debut . . . Each panel is a testament to individual resilience, culminating in an expansive story of human beings triumphing against unspeakable odds.”—starred,… View →
My Momo-la Is a Museum
“[T]he lyrical language, child-friendly examples, and relevant message about the importance of honoring family bonds and history make for a meaningful read. A warm tale about the search for stories.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Pigeons at War: How Avian Heroes Changed History
“Readers who love reading about animals accomplishing great deeds will enjoy this while, at the same time, they’ll learn a lot about a much-maligned bird.”—Booklist View →
Three Jumps to Sorry: A Yom Kippur Story
“A book and a game are sometimes the best way to help children understand things that can be hard. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
“This combination of “found poetry” from Equiano’s autobiography and other writings and non-fiction essay reveals the depth of feeling held in Equiano’s heart as he suffered through kidnapping, transportation across the ocean to strange countries, and a… View →
The Wolf in Underpants Gets Some Pants
“Although it touches on some potentially serious themes of identity, popularity, trends, style, and commercialism, this picture book is a fun romp through the woods with a naïve but loveable wolf-hero. Readers will enjoy the beginning graphic novel or comic book format; details in… View →
The Great Henna Party
“The book’s vivid, whimsical illustrations beautifully accompany the tender, well-paced text. Clear explanations of the henna party make this title a good window for children unfamiliar with the tradition. . . . A sweet, gentle tale about tradition, family, and… 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 →
Poison Town
“An absorbing story of grassroots environmental activism by teens.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Four Bad Unicorns
“The bright, expressive, unicorn-cluttered cartoon illustrations are inviting, and the matter-of-fact portrayal of Connie’s disability is refreshing.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
My Baby Sister Is a Diplodocus
“The simple, colorful illustrations suit the engaging, concise text well. . . . A sympathetic read for children adapting to not being ‘onlies’ anymore.”—Kirkus Reviews View →