Reviews
It’s All Art!: From Drawing to Dress-Up with Sesame Street ®
“Children will love seeing their favorite characters . . . creating art of their own and will be inspired to make some themselves. [A] great title for emerging readers and for shared reading.”—Booklist View →
Mass Incarceration, Black Men, and the Fight for Justice
“The short chapters pack a punch with sentences that make unflinching statements . . . a strong addition to social-justice collections.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Electric Guitar: A Graphic History
“A fascinating look at the relationship between technology and music.”—starred, Booklist View →
Secrets of Navajo Code Talkers
“The code talkers and their contributions are accorded great respect in this volume . . .”—Booklist View →
Where I Belong
“[A]n appealing, authentic story featuring engaging, realistic characters.”—Booklist View →
Tracking Tortoises: The Mission to Save a Galápagos Giant
“An informative presentation on these notable reptiles.”—Booklist View →
Dulcinea in the Forbidden Forest
“Könnecke’s early chapter book moves at a quick clip and is punctuated by entertaining non sequiturs and simple inked illustrations in orange, black, and white. This will easily be a success with both young listeners and readers, who will be drawn to dauntless… View →
SuperJoe Does NOT Do Cuddles
“In this hilarious tale about a little Black boy coming into his own, readers meet SuperJoe, an amazing child with a vivid imagination . . . The takeaway that you never grow too old for a mother’s love is sweetly incorporated without becoming saccharine.”—Booklist View →
Boardwalk Babies
“Moss . . . tells a story grounded in facts and full of human interest . . . With curving lines and warm colors, the illustrations create a genial tone while transporting viewers to a bygone era. An intriguing picture book.”—Booklist Online View →
Artie and the Wolf Moon
“A wonderful tale of friendship, family, and forgiveness.”—Booklist View →
Hank Aaron: Home Run Hammer
“Young sports fans are sure to find plenty of information about their favorite players in the Epic Sports Bios series.”—Booklist View →
Science and Me: Inspired by the Discoveries of Nobel Prize Laureates in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine
“This eclectic collective biography of Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry, and medicine is an excellent example of how a little creativity can turn a science lesson into something more memorable.”—Booklist View →
How to Build an Insect
“An ideal book for turning STEM into STEAM.”—Booklist View →
Keep Trying with Abby: A Book about Persistence
“[T]hese books hit all the right notes as they define different emotions and provide examples of what those emotions might feel or look like . . . An excellent choice for SEL collections.”—Booklist View →
Escape: One Day We Had to Run . . .
“A compelling look at refugee experiences.”—Booklist View →
My House in 2055
“Creates such an innovative, green, and comfortable environment that many readers will be ready to move right in.”—Booklist View →
Praying Mantises: An Augmented Reality Experience
“A not-too-creepy introduction to a unique insect.”—Booklist View →
Secret Spy Codes and Messages
“A handsome introduction to a perennially appealing topic.”—Booklist View →
Rissy No Kissies
“A cute conversation-starter.”—Booklist View →
The Hunt Is On: Book 1
“An enchanting, beautifully crafted adventure for children and adults alike.”—Booklist View →
No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves
“[S]olidly written, well-documented and organized . . . a modest, well-intentioned contribution to gay history.”—Booklist View →
The Secret Life of Kitty Granger
“[T]his rip-roaring tale starring a compelling heroine will satisfy anyone looking for a fun, quirky adventure.”—Booklist View →
Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean
“Presenting a good deal of information within a well-organized framework, the book conveys a strong sense of urgency to clean the global ocean and restore the ecosystems it supports.”—Booklist View →