Reviews
Not So Shy
“Touching, tender, and heartbreaking.” ―Kirkus Reviews View →
The Rabbi and His Donkey
“This thought-provoking tale will be especially welcome as an introduction to Maimonides. A reminder that wisdom comes in different forms and from different sources.” ―Kirkus Reviews View →
The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent
“Honestly and courageously explores sensitive topics.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Rainbow Letters: A Book for Rainbow Babies
“With few picture-book reflections of pregnancy and infant loss, this warmhearted title is welcome.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Green Girls
“Readers will be drawn in by bright, approachable illustrations and stay for the determination of these young eco-warriors.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Moon Is a Ball: Stories of Panda & Squirrel
“[T]he tales, translated from Dutch, are enjoyable and will hold readers’ attention. Low-key friends and not-too-dramatic adventures can be enough sometimes.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Love of the Moonlight
“A nighttime poem rooted in a city landscape, encouragement to be compassionate, and, of course, moonlight. . . . The palette of blues, reds, greens, and black is expertly shaded, conveying a dreamy mood appropriate to the subject.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration
“The text is pithy but lively, good for reading aloud. The art is expressive and colorful, with lots of warm pinks and oranges. A sweet, energetic book that can help neurodivergent kids understand their brains better.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Finding Family: The Duckling Raised by Loons
“Engaging natural science for the very young.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Hidden Creature Features
“High marks for presentation and showy cast alike.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Never Give Up: Dr. Kati Karikó and the Race for the Future of Vaccines
“An engaging look at scientific dedication and the timely development of effective vaccines.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
“Highly readable as well as informative. An excellent way to understand a remarkable individual and his times.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Elmer and the Gift
“[A] gently conveyed and strong message for young readers with elderly family members of their own. Fans of the series will be heartened. A tender tale featuring a beloved hero.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Kind Crocodile
“…[T]he humorously expressive illustrations are appealing, as are the prominent appearances of onomatopoeic animal howls incorporated at strategic points throughout. A diverting read on the theme of enough-is-enough.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Walls and Welcome Mats: Immigration and the American Dream
“A combination of real-life examples, critical historical context, and engaging graphics and data presentation makes this a solid choice. An inviting, thorough, and accessible introduction to an important and perpetually relevant topic.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Big Backyard: The Solar System beyond Pluto
“This inviting work is perspective adjusting, particularly for readers who haven’t imagined much beyond a star, a handful of planets, and a few extra rocks. Tantalizingly introduces readers to far-flung scientific wonders.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Watch Me Bloom: A Bouquet of Haiku Poems for Budding Naturalists
“A bright bouquet of poems, petals, and values.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ada Lovelace and the Start of Computers
“[A] fine introduction to Lovelace and her work. Inspiring and informative.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Enly and the Buskin' Blues
“A quick-paced coming-of-age story exploring music and family expectations.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Detective Gordon: A Case with a Bang
“…[T]his volume is just as charming, gentle, wry, and entertaining as the rest of the series and anything that was created by A.A. Milne or Kenneth Grahame. Spee’s squiggly colored-pencil drawings again bring everything to life.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Mary Anning and the Great Fossil Discoveries
“Bayarri’s bulbous-nosed cartoon figures and clear, detailed frames deliver a cheery, episodic account of Anning’s experiences and offer a sense of the coastal cliffs where she made her finds. . . . An appealing introduction to an important dinosaur… View →
My Family Haggadah
“A sweet and very welcome introduction and accompaniment to a lovely and joyous springtime festival.” ―Kirkus Reviews View →
“Straightforward characterization and understated narration make this a strong choice for reluctant readers. The finely detailed plot unwinds slowly, but make no mistake—it’s a page-turner.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Pirate Passover
“An enjoyable treat for the holiday. Don’t pass this one over.” ―Kirkus Reviews View →