Reviews
On Sukkot and Simchat Torah
“The lovely, muted pastel illustrations are an excellent accompaniment to the lyrical text. There is a scarcity of children’s books dealing with these two celebrations, so it is a pleasure to see such a fine one.” — School Library… View →
The Erie Canal
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →
The Hoover Dam
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →
The Capitol Building
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →
T-Boy of the Bayou
“The Cajun dialect reads well and is accompanied by primitive paintings bordered in frames painted to look like wood. For those looking for more books on Cajun life or on environmental concerns, this one is worth consideration.” —School Library… View →
“Whimsical watercolor illustrations of the perplexed but determined young tooth fairy perfectly capture the spirit of the story. An imaginative tale with a satisfying ending, and a suitable addition to the tooth fairy picture-books collection.” … View →
The Empire State Building
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →
The Golden Gate Bridge
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →
Danger at Sand Cave
“Realistic drawings dominated by shades of gray and brown depict the clothing of the period and add clarification to the text for readers unfamiliar with caves, shafts, and lanterns. This adventure will appeal to beginning and reluctant readers.” … View →
The Star-Spangled Banner
“Both books have clear, unencumbered texts complemented by serviceable period art in color and an author’s note. These books offer perfunctory descriptions and interpretations for readers just becoming interested in history or embarking on a museum visit.”… View →
A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero
“Solidly researched, the well-written text follows Wassaja (later renamed Carlos Montezuma) as he was sold into slavery and purchased by a kind Italian photographer. . . This title should be promoted for Native American, multicultural, and biography units.” … View →
Uranus and Neptune
“. . . Miller points out many intriguing features. . . Sidebars offer historical anecdotes, fact summaries, and even a few simple science experiments. . . the art imparts a captivating sense of ‘being there’ that elevates these offerings above the standard run of… View →
Loose-Tooth Luke
“[This book] will add a breath of fresh air to beginning-reader collections. A section for parents at the back of each book includes tips on encouraging beginning readers and phonetic guidelines. Solid alternatives to the usual fare.” —School Library… View →
Written Anything Good Lately?
“The volume can be used as a straightforward alphabet book, but older readers will appreciate the detail of the illustrations and recognize the writing suggestions on each page. Bright pen-and-ink and watercolor art is cheerfully appealing.” —School… View →
Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best-Friend Must Do in Europe
“The author cleverly entwines the embarrassments of adolescence with travel episodes. The cover illustration provides a tantalizing invitation to this laugh-out-loud summer read. . . Just the right size for the beach, this book is flippant and fun.” … View →
A Style All Her Own
“Watts splashes the pages with predominately pink watercolor-and-ink cartoon sketches that are reminiscent of the 1960s to show Isabelle’s flare for fashion to a tee. A fun bit of fluff for fashion-focused girls.” —School Library… View →
Scrubs Forever!
“The dialogue is lively and realistic, with lots of humorous banter, and there’s plenty of action. The large type, sports theme, and amusing cartoon vignettes make this an attractive choice with special appeal to reluctant readers, especially boys.” … View →
The Seventh Day: A Shabbat Story
“A lovely telling of the creation story from a Jewish viewpoint. . . Hall’s mixed-media illustrations brightly dance across the pages, moving the story along to the first Shabbat (Sabbath), concluding with a simple prayer.” —School Library… View →
"These titles succeed in demystifying and explaining the science behind common childhood experiences. The body is described as a battlefield where superhero cells work hard as a team to mend a broken bone, fight off plaque, and battle an infection."… View →
“Markle knows how to find just the right balance of facts for her intended audience and has selected shinning, full-color photographs to complement her texts. . . These books offer an outstanding combination of fascinating texts and informative, appealing photos.”… View →
“Markle knows how to find just the right balance of facts for her intended audience and has selected shinning, full-color photographs to complement her texts. . . These books offer an outstanding combination of fascinating texts and informative, appealing photos.” … View →
Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You
“Beautifully crafted and smoothly translated, this searing novel is all the more remarkable for the sense of place it conveys through vividly remembered details of an African world. . . Painful to read, but unforgettable, this book will provoke thought and discussion.”… View →