Starred Reviews
Little White Duck: A Childhood in China
“Based on her childhood experiences, Na Liu and her husband have created a rich, multilayered memoir, incorporating history, geography, language, culture, and mythology into eight short stories; then weaving them together to create an exquisite tapestry of life in China during the… View →
Little White Duck: A Childhood in China
“Author and illustrator together give us an unvarnished and intimate account of a real childhood: plain-speaking, rough-hewn, and very much down-to-earth. While the time and place the book depicts are very different from our own, there’s not a hint of sentimentality or… View →
The Loners
“Though not totally implausible, this is for fans of gritty sf dystopia, and Thomas’ whirlwind pace, painful details (‘old socks in a zip-lock freezer bag’ serve as one character’s pillow), simmering sexual content, and moments of truly shocking… View →
Catch & Release
“This is a powerful, can’t-stop-reading tale of when the life you intended is not the one you have, and that is especially wrenching when you are 17.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery
“An obvious fit for science classes, this book would also fit nicely into environmental studies, geography, animal study, and the research process. It is an engaging model of the scientific method that is sure to intrigue all young researchers.” —Library Media… View →
No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller
“An extraordinary, inspiring book to put into the hands of scholars and skeptics alike.”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist
“This title will fill the gap in most libraries of strong, non-stereotypical Native American role models.” --Library Media Connection View →
No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller
“Nelson and Christie deliver an engrossing blend of history, art, and storytelling in this deeply moving tribute to a singular individual.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller
“The storytelling format, candid perspectives, supplemental images, and historic connections bring to life an unheralded individualist whose story will engage readers.”&mdashstarred, School Library Journal View →
From the Model T to Hybrid Cars: How Transportation Has Changed
“This series is a great beginning social studies unit for young learners.” —Library Media Connection View →
I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur
“The rhyming text and brightly colored full-spread illustrations are definite attention grabbers and make for an entertaining read-aloud.” —Library Media Connection View →
Investigating Magnetism
“The series is a great beginning science unit for middle aged learners.” —Library Media Connection View →
When I Woke Up I Was a Hippopotamus
“This is a fun book that encourages using one’s imagination and is sure to appeal to a wide variety of youngsters.” —Library Media Connection View →
H.O.R.S.E.
“Christopher Myers uses intricate photo-collages to depict city landscapes while his characters come alive with brushstroke and bold color. Engaging readers young and old in the high-interest topic of sports while imparting ideals of self-confidence and resourceful creativity, this View →
No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller
“A stirring and thought-provoking account of an unsung figure in 20th-century American history.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Catch & Release
“This is not a romance, but a tale of two people thrown together after their world has been turned upside down. Each is unique, vividly complicated and true. Engaging writing and characters lift this above the typical clichéd story of disabled teens. Heartbreakingly honest.”… View →
“The noteworthy life of Marcel Marceau, born Marcel Mangel, is explored in this attractive picture book. Adults who are familiar with his famous work as a mime will be interested in his early experiences as a young boy growing up in Strasbourg, France on the eve of World War II. In View →
“Kimmel brings satisfyingly warm detail to a well-known folktale, in an elegant picture book set long ago on the shores of Galilee. Joseph of Tiberius loves to celebrate the Sabbath by selecting choice ingredients when preparing food and inviting all to share dinner with him. When… View →
Iceberg, Right Ahead!: The Tragedy of the Titanic
“A comprehensive, well-written, thoroughly researched title.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Ancient Transportation Technology: From Oars to Elephants
“A map, timeline, glossary, and bibliography are included in these books which provide more than ample material for classes in history, health, and technology.” —Library Media Connection View →
Gracie the Lighthouse Cat
“Expressive watercolors capture the ferocity of the storm as well as the coziness inside the lighthouse in both rescues’ aftermath.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery
“This eye-catching, well-written book provides a window into the efforts of a coalition of scientists, wildlife groups, and zoos to decode the mysterious die-off of the Panamanian golden frog, which began in the mid 1990s.” —School Library Journal View →