Reviews
Kugel for Hanukkah?
“[A] sweet addition for public and Jewish libraries looking for a fun read to bulk up Hanukkah collections.”—School Library Journal View →
A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity
“Any young reader who wants to believe that magic can change the harsh realities of life will find much to enjoy here. Recommended for all middle grade fantasy sections.”—School Library Journal View →
Hack Your Cupboard: Make Great Food with What You've Got
“This colorful guide for beginning cooks emphasizes foundational knowledge alongside recipe variations that range from gourmet upgrades to spicy twists.”—School Library Journal View →
The Great Shark Rescue: Saving the Whale Sharks
“Well organized, clearly written, and excitingly illustrated, this highly enlightening work is an excellent addition for any nature collection as well as for the study of the environment and endangered species.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens
“This updated title gives teens the information needed to navigate their world, but, more important, it also helps them understand and accept themselves.”—School Library Journal View →
Fly Back, Agnes
“Fly Back, Agnes is a charming novel that I read in one sitting. Elizabeth Atkinson has crafted a quirky yet tender story that also manages to explore some of the deep challenges faced by today’s youth. I loved this book and am ready to pack my bags and head off to… View →
Fly Back, Agnes
“Fly Back, Agnes settles right in your heart. The storytelling holds you tight with secrets abounding all round.”—Terry Farish, author of The Good Braider and Either the Beginning or the End of the World View →
Fly Back, Agnes
“Elizabeth Atkinson has written a tenderhearted coming-of-age novel that gives you all the feels—each character as intriguing and multilayered as the next.”—Danielle Joseph, author of Shrinking Violet, Indigo Blues, and Pure Red View →
Stage Dreams
“Stage Dreams’ sweeping lines and dimensional shading are rich pleasures.”—Etelka Lehoczky for NPR Books View →
A Map into the World
“A gentle, subtle introduction to life’s changes and seasons, this comfortingly allows kids to approach difficult topics from a safe distance.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
The Great Shark Rescue: Saving the Whale Sharks
“A fascinating companion volume to Markle’s The Great Penguin Rescue (2017) and The Great Rhino Rescue (2018).”—Booklist View →
Room for One More
“In 1942, 12-year-old Rosetta Wolfson lives with her Jewish family in Montreal, far away from the war in Europe. The Wolfsons take in Isaac Guttman, a young Jewish refugee who fled Germany for Britain, only to later be deported to Canada. Isaac is guarded and slow to trust, but… View →
Behind the Scenes Basketball
“The book’s short sentences, color photos, and attractive layout will appeal to young fans.”—Booklist View →
Stage Dreams
“[D]elves into queer history and spins a witty and extravagant yarn about a dashing duo.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity
“Valentine’s debut is an emotionally compelling and heartfelt tale of love and family that is reminiscent of Tuck Everlasting and A Wrinkle in Time.”—Booklist View →
Firefighter Tools
“Carving out a slightly more specialized niche in the perennially popular genre of firefighting books, this colorful volume emphasizes clothing, equipment, and tools.”—Booklist View →
Crayola ® World of Purple
“The clean layout balances visual interest with smoothly written sentences that fittingly print each occurrence of the word purple in color.”—Booklist View →
Revolutionary Robots in Space
“Numerous color photos help reveal the variety and breadth of these amazing space technologies.”—Booklist View →
Animal Appetites
“. . . [A] premise tailor-made for competitive kiddos . . .”—Booklist View →
“This is a delightfully unique and heartwarming story about friendship that is excellent for any library serving young children.”—School Library Journal View →
The Truth Is
“[P]ortray[s] the complex lives of young people who grieve but also reclaim hope against so many obstacles.”—Lilliam Rivera, author of The Education of Margot Sanchez and Dealing in Dreams View →