Reviews
Breakthroughs in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
“[F]or those interested in the genuine science behind life on other planets, there’s plenty of good information here.”—Booklist View →
25 Fun Things to Do for Your Neighbors
“The innovative approach and current concerns regarding excessive screen time help make this a timely and appealing choice for both school and public libraries.”—Booklist View →
Raisins and Almonds: A Yiddish Lullaby
“Raisins and Almonds: A Yiddish Lullaby is highly recommended for children ages 3 to 8, as well as for anyone who loves the original song, and for fans of distinguished picture book art. An author’s note describes the song’s origin and a scannable QR code is View →
“[A] delightful and fresh retelling . . .”—starred, Booklist View →
The Runaways
“Stark straightforwardly conveys family tensions, end-of-life concerns, and intergenerational adoration alongside an archipelago’s worth of vivid details . . .”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Stage Dreams
“Melanie Gillman’s beautifully crafted YA graphic adventure reveals the hitherto little-known historic diversity of the Old West.”—Emil Ferris, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters View →
Stage Dreams
“Stage Dreams is a delight. A fast-paced, charming adventure story told beautifully in colored pencil—a medium nobody knows better than Mel Gillman. Treat yourself to this book; your day/week/life will be better for it.”—Kate Leth, Spell on Wheels View →
A Hoopoe Says Oop!: Animals of Israel
“Any author can find a rhyme for ‘cow’ or ‘moo.’ By the time they start school, most kids have read dozens of books about farm animals, but they may not have seen an ibex or a hyrax or a hoopoe. This board book would make an excellent compendium for children View →
Sincerely, Harriet
“Searle tackles Harry’s anxiety about her illness as well as common adolescent concerns about friendships, school, and family with honesty and tenderness that will resonate with readers.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Last of the Name
“Textured and well-researched, Parry’s latest historical novel brings to life New York City during the peak of the Civil War . . .”—Booklist View →
The Global Refugee Crisis: Fleeing Conflict and Violence
“An excellent resource for researchers, report writers, and school debate team members.”—Booklist View →
Hair!: Animal Fur, Wool, and More
“In this delightful volume, readers learn how to distinguish the distinctive kinds of hair mammals have and their numerous and often very important uses.”—Booklist View →
Undercover Ostrich
“Young listeners will chuckle at the absurdity (and surprise ending), and this classroom-friendly read-aloud has appeal for adults as well.”—Booklist View →
Listen!: Israel's All Around
“Some people believe that the sound effects are the best part of a comic book. This story is for them. If someone removed all the words from a graphic novel except for the sound effects, it would sound a lot like this board book. Sample text: ‘Rumble, bumble, zoom, zoom,… View →
“[A] fine translation. . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
Where Dani Goes, Happy Follows
“®eaders will be eager to find out what happens next in Dani’s world.”—Booklist View →
The Global Refugee Crisis: Fleeing Conflict and Violence
“Recommended for school and public libraries serving tweens and teens.”—School Library Journal View →
Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds
“Purchase where adventure is in strong demand.”—School Library Journal View →
Cardslinger
“A big adventure with a big heart, Cardslinger is aces!”—Michael Northrop, New York Times bestselling author of the TombQuest series View →
Cardslinger
“Rowdy, rollicking, and riveting, Cardslinger is a fresh and original hold-on-to-your-hat adventure!”—Dan Gemeinhart, author of Scar Island and Some Kind of Courage View →
The Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project
“Recommend this well-crafted book to voracious readers of YA who will appreciate the satire.”—School Library Journal View →
Last of the Name
“An excellent addition to any historical fiction collection; recommended for fans of Little Women or A Tree Grows In Brooklyn.”—School Library Journal View →
Owl's Outstanding Donuts
“Readers of all ages will be cheering—and hooting!—for Mattie and her friends as they track down the culprits in this brilliant, high-stakes mystery with heart. Owl’s Outstanding Donuts is, well, simply outstanding!”—Kristen Kittscher, author of The Wig in… View →
Solutions for a Cleaner, Greener Planet: Environmental Chemistry
“[L]ucid and very accessible. . . . [W]ould be a worthwhile addition to public or middle- and high-school libraries.”—Booklist View →