Starred Reviews
Open Secrets
“Highlighting the important and under-discussed issue of grooming against the backdrop of the #MeToo movement, this novel deftly deals with a difficult and timely topic. Highly recommended for high school hi-lo collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Why I Was Late for School Again
“Young readers will find this book’s silly antics, funny names, and wordplay uproarious . . . A must-have for collections serving young readers that will thrive as both a read-aloud or independent reading selection.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Robo-Motion: Robots That Move Like Animals
“Delightful, motivating, and thought-provoking—a winner for any bookshelf.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Tracking Tortoises: The Mission to Save a Galápagos Giant
“Messner smoothly introduces her readers to the formation and population of this famous archipelago . . . Science at work in a unique setting.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
American Jaguar: Big Cats, Biogeography, and Human Borders
“A powerful call to protect our Earth and its vulnerable creatures.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
A Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use
“[A]n entertaining and informative introduction to the world of birds and how they survive and thrive.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Homework Squad's ADHD Guide to School Success
“Meet the Homework Squad, four very different and racially diverse students with one thing in common: their ADHD diagnosis. . . . The tips and tricks, appropriately, are not one size fits all, so readers are encouraged to try them all and keep track of… View →
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
“A powerful introduction to a little known, very brave woman.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews" View →
Where I Belong
“Full of thought-provoking conversations, messy answers, and lots of heart, this novel’s a quiet knockout. Utterly compelling.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
From the Tops of the Trees
“This story of resilience and generational hope is told in an expressive, straightforward narrative style. A visually striking, compelling recollection.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
As Babies Dream
A bedtime story bursting with strong, quiet love. Hinting at a stunning sunset, illustrations in deeply vibrant, softly dappled oranges, reds, and purples begin this gentle nighttime story of animal parents and offspring settling in for a night’s rest. . . . Lush illustrations and… View →
The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
“This is a story that presents kids as true problem solvers. . . . an excellent STEM resource.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
“[F]illed with happy smiles and strong kicks. . . . A splendid nonfiction picture book.”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
Anita and the Dragons
“Muted chalk illustrations with spare details help to capture Anita’s world and future home.”—starred, Foreword Reviews View →
Do Animals Fall in Love?
“[The writer] demonstrate[s] the wonder of species reproduction as well as her respect for her audience with frankness and good humor. They will find it irresistible in tone and content.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Escape: One Day We Had to Run . . .
“An arresting collection of deep, accessible stories of people on the move.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
It's Outta Here!: The Might and Majesty of the Home Run
“Holy cow! It is high; it is far; it is gone! A game winner.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Boardwalk Babies
“Moss turns a little-known historical subject into a poignant and readable picture book. . . .The soft illustrations and the heartwarming approach make this story beautiful and relevant to all families.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
How to Build an Insect
“Gibson and Lambelet provide a fun, instructional easy reader text and a science project for children. . . . A must-buy for elementary school and public libraries.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
When Dogs Heal: Powerful Stories of People Living with HIV and the Dogs That Saved Them
“A unique collection that is unflinchingly honest and infused with hope. These valuable lessons of empathy, self-care, and acceptance will inspire all readers . . .”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Can You Whistle, Johanna?
“A sweet, tender, never maudlin evocation of an intergenerational friendship.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
When Dogs Heal: Powerful Stories of People Living with HIV and the Dogs That Saved Them
“[D]eals affectingly with a subject that remains too absent in books for young readers. It deserves the widest possible readership.”—starred, Booklist View →