Starred Reviews
Light the Menorah!: A Hanukkah Handbook
“The calm tone, scrupulous sourcing of information (as in the distinction between history and rabbinic lore), and clear instructions make this an excellent choice for families who are creating their first Hanukkah traditions.”—Publishers Weekly [Starred] View →
Discover Mars
“A thought-provoking, welcoming entry point to a perennially popular topic.”—starred, Booklist View →
“[A] tribute to environmental awareness and cultivating a healthy respect for the fierce beauty of the frozen North.”—starred, Foreword Reviews View →
Peace and Me: Inspired by the Lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
“A beautifully executed, powerful book. A remarkable addition to illustrated biography collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
“[A] heartwarming tribute to creatures of the Arctic that offers a gentle ecology lesson as well . . .”—starred, Booklist View →
Girls on the Line
“[E]xplores a moment of contemporary history and a culture that is underrepresented in YA realistic fiction. . . . Recommended purchase, especially for YA collections serving older teens or new adults.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
“Together with the appealing illustrated animal nests, these distinctive bedtime litanies might become some families’ favorite nighttime read . . .”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Detective Gordon: A Case for Buffy
“[W]himsical perfection.”—starred, Shelf Awareness View →
I, Claudia
“Smart, witty, and featuring an unforgettable (and possibly unreliable) narrator, as well as a seamless stream of political history, the audience that finds this novel will be unable to put it down.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Visitor
“Simply gorgeous in pictures and words, this is a terrific read-aloud selection and a great story to spark conversation.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just
“A must-purchase picture book biography of a figure sure to inspire awe and admiration among readers.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Inside the Villains
“Splendid introductions, chock-full of villainous revelations and insights both figurative and literal.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
And There Was Evening, And There Was Morning
“In the beginning, the world was created one day at a time, according to the Creation story of the Jewish tradition. Day by day, employing simple, descriptive, accessible language, Helfand and Zager describe the first seven days of our world. The first five days are each recounted… View →
“Text and illustrations work together seamlessly, resulting in subtle humor and wordplay. . . . A charming, sensible tale for audiences young and old.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“Parental love, sound ecological advice, and breathtaking illustrations all in one.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Epic Origin of Super Potato: Book 1
“A zany, funny selection that will entertain kids and the adults who might be reading over their shoulders.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Flight of Swans
“[F]illed with magic, romance, and peril. . . . An imaginative retelling with an unforgettable heroine.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder
“Jun’s exquisite graphics . . . offer nonstop merriment and whimsical delight.”—starred, Booklist View →
“A visually distinct, original, pleasing bedtime book that has the feel of a classic.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Great Rhino Rescue: Saving the Southern White Rhinos
“[A] compelling, hopeful account of ecosystem defense.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
I, Claudia
“[A] gripping political thriller . . . about power, corruption, and the choices we make both for ourselves and the ones we love.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“A stunning, reassuring bedtime story.”—starred, Booklist View →
“Leave a copy casually open at the desk for instant circulation, or put the art teacher, language arts teacher, and this title together and wait for creative sparks to fly.”—starred, The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
“Chitra Soundar’s text has the rhythm of a song, with call-like verses and response-like ’You’re safe with me’ chorus.”—starred, Shelf Awareness View →