Starred Reviews
The Secret of Goldenrod
“[P]itch-perfect . . . O’Reilly’s multilayered story is superbly presented . . . [and] bathed in the golden light that is the richness of living. This solid middle-grade book shines with wisdom and compassion.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Great Leopard Rescue: Saving the Amur Leopards
“Excellent writing and documentation distinguish Markle’s latest.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Life According to Dani
“Lagercrantz’s superb writing in Marshall’s translation is touching and amusing without being saccharine. . . . Eriksson’s black-and-white illustrations add important emotional resonance. . . . Another sterling early chapter book by this duo.”—starred,… View →
Plants Can't Sit Still
“With a doctorate in biology, Hirsch understands her subject, but equally important is her ability to communicate with well-chosen words that make the ideas fun and memorable for children. . . . A new way to see the plants around us.”—starred, Booklist View →
Cinderella and the Vampire Prince
“A delightfully monstrous and fresh take on a traditional story.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Plants Can't Sit Still
“Colorful, exuberant illustrations work impressively with the text. . . . Excellent collaboration produced a winner: graceful, informative, and entertaining.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Feminism: Reinventing the F-Word
“[This book] makes the issues of feminism personal and relatable. . . . [It] is a great addition to any school or public library collection and will find readers in teens passionate about social justice.”—starred, VOYA View →
Stickmen's Guide to Watercraft
“[A] boatload of facts ensures that students will come away with a rich understanding not only of the parts of various types of watercraft but the fundamental ways they move around. Deeply informative and pleasantly approachable, this is sure to make a splash.”—starred,… View →
Have You Seen Elephant?
“The mixed-media illustrations work masterfully to tell the story alongside the brief text. . . . The impressive use of light and shadow and incorporation of reds, oranges, and purples add a richness to the pages that will transfix children. . . . This amusingly absurd story paired View →
Floodwaters and Flames: The 1913 Disaster in Dayton, Ohio
“Well researched, the book includes some quotes, but relies mainly on the clear, direct reporting of this inherently dramatic tale. This cleanly-designed book tells a little-known disaster story in quite the memorable fashion.”—starred, Booklist View →
Detective Gordon: A Complicated Case
“Full of droll asides and an emphasis on the importance of kindness, this is also an excellent read-aloud selection for classrooms or families. . . . A wonderful choice for independent readers who enjoy light mystery and adorable anthropomorphized animals, this is a must-have for… View →
Reproductive Rights: Who Decides?
“Though slim, this volume packs a wallop, taking an exhaustive look at the history of human reproduction and the prevention thereof. . . . Wittenstein leaves no stone unturned. . . . [An] impressive resource.”—starred, Booklist View →
Plants vs. Meats: The Health, History, and Ethics of What We Eat
“Hughes offers a compact but comprehensive guide to food production and consumption in the U.S.. . . . [An] admirably balanced, bite-sized primer on ethical eating.”—starred, Booklist View →
Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land
“An attractive and inspiring look at immigration to the United States, sure to spark discussions at home or in the classroom. . . . [T]his offering puts a human face on a serious issue. . . . An ideal jumping-off place for teachers and parents interested in starting a conversation… View →
Feminism: Reinventing the F-Word
“[Higgins] offers a comprehensive and stunningly up-to-date account of the history of feminism. . . . With plenty of grassroots organizations listed in the back matter and photos of a diverse array of women . . . Higgins invites burgeoning feminists to find their own places among… View →
Have You Seen Elephant?
“A small child plays hide-and-seek with a surprisingly elusive (except to viewers) elephant. . . . Beyond the sheer absurdity, children will delight in details. . . . Younger audiences will be screaming ‘There it is!’ from the get-go.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Detective Gordon: A Complicated Case
“[The] second Detective Gordon woodland mystery has all the charm and whimsy of the first. . . . [A] tale of intergenerational friendship that’s deeply respectful of its audience of young independent readers. . . . Readers will be hoping this isn’t Detective… View →
Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land
“Cleareyed photography . . . joins the intimate, individual family stories to the universal immigration experience with a love for freedom and the responsibility that it requires. . . . A heartfelt reminder of a significant American ideal.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Timeline: A Visual History of Our World
“An inky swath of black bisects this gorgeous oversize volume, its shape transforming to create prehistoric seas, ancient monuments, and more. . . . ®eaders will be left with a powerful sense of how far we have come and how far we have to go.”―starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Masters of Disguise: Amazing Animal Tricksters
“[M]ost of the lineup here will be new even to well-read young naturalists. . . .®eaders are going to want to know more after these tantalizing glimpses. . . . [A] truly astonishing look at some of nature’s most ingenious predatory or survival strategies.”—starred, View →
The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez
“Utilizing a gentle sense of humor and incisive insight, the author negotiates Mateo’s developing identity with aplomb, especially his Mexican-American heritage. . . . A magnificent novel that defines what it is to be an older brother, a friend, and, yes, even a… View →
Timber Creek Station
“It offers an exceptionally vivid picture of a fascinating world foreign to most American readers alongside issues mostly avoided in U.S. children’s fiction. . . . Immensely likable and utterly convincing, Danny will have readers hoping for the future just as hard as he is. . View →