Reviews
The Vowel Family: A Tale of Lost Letters
“Secure readers will enjoy guessing the masked words that Walker uses to tell the tale. . . Luthardt’s colorful images have an appealing, Gumby-like quality and amusing detail.” —School Library Journal View →
Bedroom Makeover Crafts
“This title contains step-by-step directions for an array of room accessories that includes everything from earring dolls and doorknob covers to small tables and trash baskets.” —School Library Journal View →
“An outstanding history of scientific inquiry, this title will appeal to future oceanographers and excite them with the news that there is still important research to be done.” —Starred, School Library Journal View →
Let's Look at Brown Bears
“These easy readers introduce distinctly different animals (some, such as pigeons, prairie dogs, and bats, are united in their ‘perceived pest’ status) in a fun way.” —School Library Journal View →
Let's Look at Iguanas
“These easy readers introduce distinctly different animals (some, such as pigeons, prairie dogs, and bats, are united in their ‘perceived pest’ status) in a fun way.” —School Library Journal View →
Let's Look at Pigeons
“These easy readers introduce distinctly different animals (some, such as pigeons, prairie dogs, and bats, are united in their ‘perceived pest’ status) in a fun way.” —School Library Journal View →
Let's Look at Prairie Dogs
“These easy readers introduce distinctly different animals (some, such as pigeons, prairie dogs, and bats, are united in their ‘perceived pest’ status) in a fun way.” —School Library Journal View →
It's Sunny Today
“Providing answers to at least some of the interminable ‘why’ questions, these books feature an easy sentence or two per page on a large, attractive photograph.” —School Library Journal View →
It's Windy Today
“Providing answers to at least some of the interminable ‘why’ questions, these books feature an easy sentence or two per page on a large, attractive photograph.” —School Library Journal View →
It's Cloudy Today
“Providing answers to at least some of the interminable ‘why’ questions, these books feature an easy sentence or two per page on a large, attractive photograph.” —School Library Journal View →
It's Rainy Today
“Providing answers to at least some of the interminable ‘why’ questions, these books feature an easy sentence or two per page on a large, attractive photograph.” —School Library Journal View →
It's Snowy Today
“Providing answers to at least some of the interminable ‘why’ questions, these books feature an easy sentence or two per page on a large, attractive photograph.” —School Library Journal View →
“Close-up, quality, color photographs of children excelling at activities-physical, mental, musical, and artistic-show that everyone can do something well, that individuals have different strengths and abilities. The brief text suggests that being good at something takes time and… View →
Natural Writer: A Story about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
“This easy-to-read biography has an attractive cover and a full-page charcoal illustration in each chapter. It could serve as a good introduction to The Yearling.” —School Library Journal View →
Battle Cry
“This novel provides not only a colorful and eye-opening look at the war for territory in the Dakotas but also the innocent struggle to maintain friendship amid hostility.” —School Library Journal View →
Cooking the Spanish Way
“The books [Cooking the Spanish Way and Cooking the Japanese Way] are well designed, attractively arranged, and have lots of color photos. Tasteful titles that will be popular and useful.” —School Library Journal View →
Cooking the Japanese Way
“The books [Cooking the Japanese Way and Cooking the Spanish Way] are well designed, attractively arranged, and have lots of color photos. Tasteful titles that will be popular and useful.” —School Library Journal View →
"Funny images in muted tones of a screaming ghoul, a werewolf, bloodsucking beasts, and a pool of blood dominate the pages, while the young protagonist relishes all that he encounters." —School Library Journal View →
Girl Power in the Family: A book about Girls, Their Rights, and Their Voice
“Both texts [Girl Power in the Family and Girl Power on the Playing Field] flow well and the authors’ decidedly post-feminist voices come through loud and clear. Upbeat additions.” —School Library Journal View →
John Henry
“These easy readers introduce tall tale characters from American history. . . Krensky gives children a feeling for the characters as well as the flavor of the time and the story’s setting.” — School Library Journal View →
Girl Power on the Playing Field: A Book about Girls, Their Goals, and Their Struggles
“Both texts [Girl Power on the Playing Field and Girl Power in the Family] flow well and the authors’ decidedly post-feminist voices come through loud and clear. Upbeat additions.” —School Library Journal View →