Reviews
Incubators: A Graphic History
“[D]elivers a surprising amount of information in an accessible, attractive package.”—Booklist View →
Little Killers: The Ferocious Lives of Puny Predators
“Young browsers will still devour this, and budding zoologists will relish the heaping helpings of specific species names and natural detail.”—Booklist View →
Happy Times!
“Young children will enjoy hearing the story of the close-knit family and perusing the softly colored illustrations filled with fun activities.”—Booklist View →
Through the Forest
“The puffy guide projects nonthreatening safety, which helps the boy find his way to self-discovery.”—Booklist View →
Where Have All the Birds Gone?: Nature in Crisis
“Coverage of each topic smoothly incorporates history, science, case studies, and/or work being done to address the problem. . . . It’s impossible to read this and not recognize the seriousness of the problem, but Hirsch also highlights birds’ resilience when given a… View →
How to Be a Difficult Bitch: Claim Your Power, Ditch the Haters, and Feel Good Doing It
“[U]nleash that inner bitch! . . . The title and bright cover art will attract browsers; the real-world applications and affirmative messages will keep them reading.”—Booklist View →
Today Is Different
“[O]ffers a reassuring and relatable narrative for kids who have been confused by recent news coverage.”—Booklist View →
Rainbow Hands
“The innocent, gender-stereotype-defying tale joins a modest but growing number of picture books that introduce young people to tolerance for and celebration of the variety of human experience.”—Booklist View →
Elephant Island
“[T]he tender yet dynamic verbal and visual narrative never falters in this engaging picture book.” – Booklist View →
Washed Ashore: Making Art from Ocean Plastic
“An excellent work on an unusual topic and a must for school and library shelves.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Adventures of Dr. Sloth: Rebecca Cliffe and Her Quest to Protect Sloths
“Eszterhas offers a fascinating glimpse at the work of a scientist currently active in her field. . . . Kids passionate about animal conservation will love this.”—Booklist View →
This Last Adventure
“[W]ill deeply involve—and move—its readers. An important subject and one that, altogether, is well-handled.”—Booklist View →
Rumble and Roar: Sound around the World
“[N]icely complements introductory science units and will also remind readers to slow down, take a minute, and listen.”—Booklist View →
Being a Good Teammate
“An appealingly minimal primer on the fundamentals of sportsmanship and social-emotional learning.”—Booklist View →
Dev Tries His Best
“An appealingly minimal primer on the fundamentals of sportsmanship and social-emotional learning.”—Booklist View →
Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect
“Weatherford introduces young readers to this lesser-known changemaker who challenged the court system for due respect. . . . Lending to this powerful story is mixed-media artwork that blends expressive black-and-white scratchboard illustrations with tinted photos from the time… View →
Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction
“[D]oes a thorough and extremely effective job of explaining the difference between scientific fact and fiction. . . . A very helpful guide for a very timely problem.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Story of a Tulip: It Starts with a Bulb
“A simple introduction to popular science and manufacturing concepts, best for beginning readers.”—Booklist View →
A Hot Mess: How the Climate Crisis Is Changing Our World
“This science-and-social-studies crossover offers a global perspective of climate-related developments . . . a documented, balanced, and accessible update on an evolving crisis.”—Booklist View →
The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent
“The lure and danger of Antarctica is vividly captured . . . Readers will discover a unique continent in need of preservation in this appealing, well-researched book.”—Booklist View →
How Is a Bandage Like a Worm?: Medicine Imitating Nature
“[I]ntroduces the concept of biomimicry to primary-grade readers by spotlighting how certain animals have inspired different inventions in STEM fields.”—Booklist View →