Reviews
The Flight of Swans
“Inventive twists on the original tale and a few last-minute reversals bring vitality to the well-known ending . . .”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Cook's Cook: The Cook Who Cooked for Captain Cook
“Appealing illustrations and the lure of an insider’s account make this a delectable adventure.”—Kirkus View →
Inside the Villains
“[A] wonderfully oversize book . . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
“[Will] delight and edify burgeoning captains.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Universe Ate My Homework
“A lively and interesting STEM-focused addition.”—School Library Journal View →
My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder
“Delicate full-color watercolors add to the gentle, dreamy atmosphere of the neighborhood as Yu’er, her friends, and readers discover the simple magic and wonder in everyday life.”—School Library Journal View →
Detective Gordon: A Case for Buffy
“The charming pastoral setting, Gordon’s wry antics, and Buffy’s heartfelt journey will provide much comfort to fans of the series, especially on rainy days or before bed.”—School Library Journal View →
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just
“A must-purchase picture book biography of a figure sure to inspire awe and admiration among readers.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Visitor
“Simply gorgeous in pictures and words, this is a terrific read-aloud selection and a great story to spark conversation.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Shark Quest: Protecting the Ocean's Top Predators
“A must-purchase for libraries with fans of Shark Week.”—School Library Journal View →
I, Claudia
“A must-read for YA fans of political thrillers . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Extreme Longevity: Discovering Earth's Oldest Organisms
“An intriguing look at some of world’s oldest organisms and the scientists who study them.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Inside the Villains
“Splendid introductions, chock-full of villainous revelations and insights both figurative and literal.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“[D]elightfully silly . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“This gentle bedtime story is rich in Ugandan culture and universal nostalgia as it celebrates a boy’s great love for his grandfather.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Open Mic Night at Westminster Cemetery
“[A] unique read that fans of Poe, poetry, or stage plays will find something to grab onto.”—Booklist View →
The Flight of Swans
“A captivating adventure about power, memory, and love.”—Booklist View →
Pickled Watermelon
“Instead of spending the summer with her friends at camp, Molly goes to Israel for a month for a family wedding. She is nervous about the trip, not wanting to leave her beloved Bubbe to go to a foreign country and stay with family she’s never met, who speak a language she barely… View →
Stone Underpants
“A brief but amusing escapade into underwear history.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Sports Are Fantastic Fun!
“Facts galore, presented in an entertaining fashion; both children and adults will laugh a lot and learn even more.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
And There Was Evening, And There Was Morning
“In the beginning, the world was created one day at a time, according to the Creation story of the Jewish tradition. Day by day, employing simple, descriptive, accessible language, Helfand and Zager describe the first seven days of our world. The first five days are each recounted… View →
“Important background for prospective voters.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“A solid option for introducing the historical context of the holidays.”—Kirkus Reviews View →