Reviews
Somebody Told Me
“Highly recommended, especially where #OwnVoices books are in demand.”—School Library Journal View →
The Accursed Inheritance of Henrietta Achilles: Book 1
“An entertaining adventure.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Key from Spain: Flory Jagoda and Her Music
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL—ADVISABLE AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE When Flora’s ancestors fled Spain… View →
I Am Brown
“Beginning with a child sporting exuberant puffball pigtails and broadening into a community of brown-skinned children, the figures in this joyful picture book love the skin they’re in.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Be a Maker
“While the idea of children creating is not new, this book stands out. With the subtle odes to famous makers and innovators in the illustrations, and the rhythm of the words, this book is an inspiring choice for story time or one-on-one sharing.”—School Library Journal View →
Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion
“These simple introductions to famous figures of science may lead students to explore further.”—School Library Journal View →
Beautiful Shades of Brown: The Art of Laura Wheeler Waring
“A meticulously crafted account of a trailblazing artist. Recommended for general purchase, particularly for libraries looking to include more biographies of black women artists.”—School Library Journal View →
Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics
“A celebration of perseverance in the face of adversity and a strong addition to all young biography collections.” View →
Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully
“A historical childhood fantasy in verse, Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully blends light summer fun with deep emotional challenges.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics
“. . . [An] inspiring children’s biography based on a real-life legend.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Tell Me: What Children Really Want to Know about Bodies, Sex, and Emotions
“Funny and frank, this will be an important resource for many kids.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
It's MY Sausage
“A frolicsome feline offering.”—Publishers Weekly View →
All the Dear Little Animals
“A sly, thoughtful, many-layered story.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Too Far From Home
“Readers will respond to this portrait of a proud, loving family in a difficult situation.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Poor Little Rabbit
“This brilliant board book invites a child to ‘help’ some else who’s hurting — which works wonders to induce a calmer state of mind.”—The New York Times View →
Taking Time
“Author/illustrator Loring-Fisher has created something truly special with this picture book. . . .A must-have for anyone sharing books with young children—simply exquisite.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully
“Although it’s set in the 1960s, the story reflects timeless issues that will resonate with modern readers. A fresh, inspiring exploration of a daunting issue.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I Am Brown
“The global outlook is a refreshing corrective to often confining Western understandings. . . .This message of the normalcy and joy of being brown is upbeat and uplifting.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Buen Shabat, Shabbat Shalom
“What sets this book apart is the use of Ladino, a Spanish-derived language of the Jewish Diaspora not widely spoken worldwide. Families with a Sephardic background will particularly appreciate this book.”— Kirkus Reviews View →
Follow Those Zebras: Solving a Migration Mystery
“A hopeful and helpful addition to any nature library.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Earth Day and the Environmental Movement: Standing Up for Earth
“Essential reading.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Apollo 13: A Successful Failure
“A powerful narrative of an awe-inspiring event.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Flash and Gleam: Light in Our World
“Over the course of a day, an inclusive array of children move with their families through activities and celebrations that incorporate light.”—Publishers Weekly View →