Starred Reviews
Punished!
This lighthearted fantasy would be an excellent classroom read-aloud. The language concepts are deftly explained and the clever, wordplay-filled dialogue provides numerous examples. . . . The short text and lively cover art will attract young readers, who will howl at the atrocious… View →
Aunt Clara Brown: Official Pioneer
“A good story and a solid resource. . . This book will engage young readers emotionally and intellectually.” —Starred, The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero
“Solidly researched, the well-written text follows Wassaja (later renamed Carlos Montezuma) as he was sold into slavery and purchased by a kind Italian photographer. . . This title should be promoted for Native American, multicultural, and biography units.” … View →
The Button Box
“Both the modern and medieval characters are presented in emotionally charged language as unique individuals with strong personalities.” —Kirkus Reviews STARRED View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“Bright watercolor illustrations follow the true story of a book’s remarkable journey through generations and across multiple wars…People of all cultures and faiths come together to protect the book from Nazi invasions, Serbian bombs, and the passage of… View →
How Not to Be a Dick: An Everyday Etiquette Guide
“Doherty fires absurd twenty-first-century zingers that happen to be really, really, really funny.”—starred, Booklist View →
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
“Christie’s memorable paintings convey Reeves’s determination and caring, while rugged brushstrokes form the frontier terrain. Youngsters will find much to admire here.” —School Library Journal View →
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
“The Roops have done an excellent job of putting a fascinating tale into simple language. . . Hanson’s lovely watercolors evoke the mood and are far and away superior to what appears in many easy-to-reads.” —Booklist View →
Wolf's Coming!
“Suspense builds from the very first page of this new twist on the not-such-a-big-bad-wolf theme.”―School Library Journal View →
What Is Sight?
“Bright colors, bold eye-popping text, and energetic photographs will surely grab your students’ attention. These books are jam packed with information about the senses.” —Library Media Connection View →
What Is Taste?
“Bright colors, bold eye-popping text, and energetic photographs will surely grab your students’ attention. These books are jam packed with information about the senses.” —Library Media Connection View →
What Is Touch?
“Bright colors, bold eye-popping text, and energetic photographs will surely grab your students’ attention. These books are jam packed with information about the senses.” —Library Media Connection View →
Name That Style: All about Isms in Art
“While art teachers will be happy with the volume, classroom teachers who have to teach art on their own, or those with an interest in visual art, will find this well worth the money. Highly Recommended.” —Library Media Connection View →
A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero
“Author Gina Capaldi does an admirable job of discussing the research process. This picture book for older readers will be a valued addition to the biography section of every public or school library.” —Library Media Connection View →
Choo Choo Clickety-Clack!
“Noise! Movement! Trains, boats, and planes! Little ones love motion, and this book brilliantly captures that rush in raucous words and eye-popping art. . . What fun this will be to read aloud; kids will no doubt be inspired to come up with noises and movements of their… View →
Coriander the Contrary Hen
“Children of all ages will delight in this rollicking tale of a very stubborn hen. . .This well-written humorous story will be a wonderful addition to a story hour collection. It’s a great read-aloud certain to be enjoyed by youngsters and adults alike. The colorful and… View →
Mazal Bueno!
“So joyful and welcoming, there will be shouts of ‘Mazal bueno!’ in every preschool.”―starred, School Library Journal View →
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
“Nelson’s well-researched biography reads much like a tall tale or frontier legend – as well it should: ‘Outlaws learned that when Marshal Reeves had your warrant, you were as good as got. . . ’ Christie’s bold full-page paintings echo the heroic… View →
Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland
“Readers will be enticed by both the scientific detective work and by the tantalizing mysteries that remain.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains
“An all-around laugh-out-loud delight.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review View →
The Babka Sisters
“This book’s ingredients of wordplay, dessert, and family combine smoothly into a delicious treat.”―starrred, Booklist View →