Starred Reviews
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
“With lively language and anecdotes, Nelson (Juneteenth) chronicles the life of African-American lawman Bass Reeves in a biography that elevates him to folk hero. . . It’s an arresting portrait of a man who rose from escaped slave in Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) 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 →
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 →
The Babka Sisters
“This book’s ingredients of wordplay, dessert, and family combine smoothly into a delicious treat.”―starrred, Booklist 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 →
Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You
“compelling. . . an elemental account of perpetrators, victimes, and bystanders. . . this book is an important addition to the Holocaust curriculum.” —Booklist, starred review View →