Reviews
The Art of Magic: A Novel
“The magical rules created by Voskuil feel exciting . . . . This creative fantasy will move well with fans of Tae Keller’s When You Trap a Tiger.”—School Library Journal View →
Attention Hijacked: Using Mindfulness to Reclaim Your Brain from Tech
“This book guides teens to healthy tech habits by giving them agency to make informed choices.”—School Library Journal View →
Make Way for Animals!: A World of Wildlife Crossings
“Everything readers need to know about wildlife crossings—what they are, why they are needed, who makes them happen—in a book all libraries should own.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Dangerous Droughts
“With our growing climate crisis disrupting regular weather patterns and children experiencing more extreme weather and natural disasters themselves, these are necessary for answering the tough questions of emerging readers. . . . [I]ndispensable for public and school… View →
Travel to Australia
“A well-rounded overview for elementary to middle grade readers; good for a school project.”—School Library Journal View →
The Adventures of Dr. Sloth: Rebecca Cliffe and Her Quest to Protect Sloths
“[A] delightful addition to any library, helping readers not just to understand sloths, but to understand why safeguarding them and their habitats is critical.”—School Library Journal View →
G.O.A.T. Soccer Strikers
“There’s much to explore in this engaging series. A first purchase.”—School Library Journal View →
Five-Minute Friendship Starters: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Making a Friend
“[G]ently guides children toward best practices for making friends. . . . An indispensable addition to a collection serving young children.”—School Library Journal View →
Abolitionism: The Movement to End Slavery
“An important purchase for those who want to broaden the perspectives in their American History collection.”—School Library Journal View →
Being Homeless: Stories from Survivors
“[S]upplemented with statistics from organizations and experts . . . this series provides important information for research and for creating empathy.”—School Library Journal View →
A Trip to the Farm with Sesame Street ®
“[O]ffers good guides to help prepare readers for field trips and what to expect at various locations.”—School Library Journal View →
Gold Mountain
“A thought-provoking adventure that adds more nuance and complexity to the history of the building of the transcontinental railroad.”—School Library Journal View →
World's Grossest Animals
“[T]hese titles lean into the fun elements of their icky subject matter and will engage readers seeking hi-lo content.”—School Library Journal View →
My Fierce Fashion
“Upbeat and inclusive, filled with fascinating facts and photos of cool kids and famous folks, these style guides are brimming with shelf appeal.”—School Library Journal View →
Jake Makes a Cake: Long Vowel Sounds
“A charming first look at phonics for early readers . . . With amusing illustrations and delightful rhymes, these books take an entertaining approach to teaching phonics.”—School Library Journal View →
Bumblebee Grumblebee
“Pairs of wildly original rhymes with animal names, like ‘buffalo, fluffalo,’ are hilariously presented in wide-open spreads spotlighting an original animal character followed by its newly named counterpart.”—School Library Journal View →
La historia de la miel (The Story of Honey): Todo comienza con una flor (It Starts with a Flower)
“These books are bright, colorful, and will capture the interest and attention of a wide variety of readers. Great for independent reading or sharing aloud in a group.”—School Library Journal View →
Quiet Fire: Emily Dickinson's Life and Poetry
“Dommermuth-Costa and Landsverk’s research on the nonreligious, nature-loving, and doting daughter is revelatory; their back matter is impeccable; and the fascinating portrait they paint of the often misunderstood author is mesmerizing. . . . An excellent biography for all YA View →
Lerner Maker Lab Database
“With a clean, enticing layout; simplicity of navigation; and a significant database of projects linked to a range of content areas, Lerner Maker Lab is a useful resource for elementary classroom teachers and subject specialists (art, technology, etc.) and especially for librarians View →
Where Have All the Birds Gone?: Nature in Crisis
“Scientist and naturalist Hirsch uses a clear and straightforward style to describe factors leading to the loss of three billion North American birds since 1970 and the meaning of such a catastrophic loss to the environment. . . . [E]asy to read and understand on many levels,… View →
Fruits and Vegetables: How We Grow and Eat Them
“In presenting fruits and vegetables to children, Owens traces each plant’s journey very nearly from seed to digestion. . . . engaging elements such as quizzes and experiments add an interactive component.” View →
Biomass Energy
“An explanation of how each type of energy is produced is supported by photos of turbines, reactor piles, and other necessary equipment. . . . A recommended purchase to update collections.” View →