Reviews
Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics
“Wallmark relates Kowalevski’s extraordinary story, showcasing her persistence and describing her landmark achievements in the field of partial differential equations . . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
Too Far From Home
“A deftly written and thoroughly entertaining story with an important underlying message about the value of tolerance and cultural differences, ‘Too Far From Home’ is an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to family, elementary school, middle school, and… View →
The Wolf and the Fly
“Kids will enjoy this test of their powers of observation in this German import via New Zealand . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Taking Time
“The phrase ‘taking time to’ begins each line of this book’s rhyming verse, a gentle reminder to stop and appreciate the natural world.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Papa, Daddy, and Riley
“A must-have for children’s picture-book collections, this is a delightful celebration of what makes a family. . . . Holzwarth beautifully renders the characters in a variety of hues, making the diversity showcased throughout one of the book’s defining features and… View →
Flash and Gleam: Light in Our World
“[M]ultiple STEAM applications, from poetry and creative writing to introductions to energy and light to how the sun affects human life, and doubles as a great read-aloud or a starry bedtime story.”—starred, Booklist View →
A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story
“A powerful entry point for discussing the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the importance of peace and disarmament. Stunning.”—starred, Booklist View →
A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story
“A heartbreaking but essential perspective on war and survival.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Lizard in a Zoot Suit
“Though the adventure is fast-paced and fun, themes of racism, colonialism, counterculture, and family are all explored. . . . Period pop horror that will lure readers in for important history lessons.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Out on a Limb: Book 2
“Another fast-paced adventure for animal lovers, with a side of light romance.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Rotten Pumpkin
“The inventive concept combines a Halloween theme with science that readers can easily replicate—if they have the stomach for it.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Rotten Pumpkin
“An ecology lesson, an inspiration for readers’ theater—or a compelling read all on its own.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Rotten Pumpkin
“Who says the scariest Halloween books for kids are strictly fictional? With Rotten Pumpkin you’ve all the thrills of a typical horror story, laden with facts along the way.”—School Library Journal View →
Manjhi Moves a Mountain
“Churnin’s prose has an elegance appropriate for her inspiring tale. . . . Heartening.”—School Library Journal View →
A Story About Afiya
“James Berry’s ‘A Story About Afiya’ makes its debut in this visually spectacular edition illustrated by Brazilian artist Anna Cunha.”—Shelf Awareness View →
Irving Berlin: The Immigrant Boy Who Made America Sing
“An inviting look at a timeless life.”—Booklist View →
Irving Berlin: The Immigrant Boy Who Made America Sing
“A book to share that celebrates an immigrant and his abiding love for his adopted country, its holidays, and his ‘home sweet home.’”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Irving Berlin: The Immigrant Boy Who Made America Sing
" . . . [A]n engaging biography that highlights the compassion, generosity, and patriotism that characterized [Irving Berlin’s] life." View →
Manjhi Moves a Mountain
“A finely illustrated true story to encourage social emotional learning that belongs in most collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Irving Berlin: The Immigrant Boy Who Made America Sing
“Through vivid storytelling, Churnin describes young Irving’s impressions of the unfamiliar city . . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
In a Village by the Sea
“In circular fashion, this simple story’s narration unfolds, with great power behind the few words on each page.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
In a Village by the Sea
“A lovely, resonant portrait of family life that hums with quiet magic.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake: A Wilcox & Griswold Mystery
“Readers ready for chapter books will solve the crime and then be surprised by the twist at the end. Here’s hoping for more hard-boiled detecting from Wilcox and Griswold!”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →