Reviews
Sincerely, Harriet
“Thoughtfully and lovingly illustrated, Sarah W. Searle deftly weaves together a gentle tale about chronic illness, and the power of storytelling to bridge gaps between people across social and generational divides.”—Melanie Gillman, author of As the Crow Flies View →
“Not every book has the immediate, pick-me-up appeal of these volumes from the Ranger Rick Kids’ Guides series.”—Booklist View →
Peace and Me: Inspired by the Lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
“A great springboard for deeper research projects.”—Booklist View →
Let 'Er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People's Champion
“James’ painterly oils swirl with energy, visible daubs creating the dusty, monumental landscape and equally monumental horses and humans. . . . A champion indeed.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Fake News: Separating Truth from Fiction
“[T]imely and important. A must-have for libraries serving teens.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project
“How long has it been since you had a good laugh? This book is the one you’ve been waiting for. Witty, sharp, surprising—a refreshing read.”—Martha Brockenbrough, author of The Game of Love and Death View →
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just
“[A] vivid, inspiring tribute to a noteworthy life.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Seventh Grade vs. the Galaxy
“An exciting adventure full of humor and action that will make you wish you went to school in space.” —Gareth Wronski, author of Holly Farb and the Princess of the Galaxy View →
Lighting Up the Brain: The Science of Optogenetics
“[A] helpful resource . . . user-friendly to a general audience.”—VOYA View →
The Craft-a-Day Book: 30 Projects to Make with Recycled Materials
“[P]erfect for middle school crafters and beyond with a plethora of fun, sustainable projects to keep crafters busy.”—VOYA View →
Therapy Animals
“®eaders will . . . absorb the variety of situations in which these friendly creatures make a positive difference in people’s lives.”—Booklist View →
Underneath It All: A History of Women's Underwear
“[A] natural subject with which to explore women’s self-image and the ways the male gaze has shaped it over the centuries.”—VOYA View →
Rivers: A Visual History from River to Sea
“A broad, shallow, teeming torrent of facts and marvels: Readers tempted to take a dip will be swept irresistibly along.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Death Eaters: Meet Nature's Scavengers
“A top purchase for robust collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Girls on the Line
“[A] much-needed look at the people who produce the goods we rely on worldwide and the hardships they face. . . . Readers will learn much from this absorbing and realistic tale.”—Booklist View →
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just
“A picture book introducing an American scientist who should be more widely known.”—Booklist View →
Dino-Christmas
“Gott’s bright digital depictions of the rowdy dinosaurs are already great fun; seeing them crunch down on Christmas cookies, sing carols, and parade in the streets ups the ante.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Chicken in the Kitchen
Also illustrated by Amini, Nnedi Okorafor’s Chicken in the Kitchen (Lantana, 2017; K-Gr 4) stars another resourceful female protagonist. It’s the night before the New Yam Festival in Nigeria, and Anyaugo is awoken by a strange noise. The girl quietly creeps toward the… View →
Wanuri Kahiu’s The Wooden Camel (Lantana, 2017; K-Gr 4) features Etabo, a Turkana boy who lives in northwest Kenya, where he dreams of becoming the best camel racer ever. However, as the price of water rises and the family’s financial situation worsens, the camels must be… View →
The Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project
“Funny, romantic, and delightfully meta—The Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project was a joy to read from beginning to end.”—Jess Rothenberg, author of The Catastrophic History of You & Me and The Kingdom View →
Light the Menorah!: A Hanukkah Handbook
“The calm tone, scrupulous sourcing of information (as in the distinction between history and rabbinic lore), and clear instructions make this an excellent choice for families who are creating their first Hanukkah traditions.”—Publishers Weekly [Starred] View →
My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder
“Nie Jun’s illustrations are lush, the figures expressive and Beijing itself captivating in its detail.”—Shelf Awareness View →
I Was Made For You
“Though simple on the surface, this story may spark questions and conversation about identity, second chances, and sense of purpose.”—Publishers Weekly View →
A Map into the World
“The world of this book is filled with wonder and sorrow and happiness. Kao Kalia Yang’s lovely, gentle story will keep readers young and old returning to these pages again and again.”—Alison McGhee, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Someday View →