Reviews
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 →
“[T]he appeal is in the original photo illustrations that will grab children’s interest . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The World of Minecraft
Booktalk: Explore the history and culture surrounding the Minecraft games, books, toys, and more. Snippet: Minecraft fans play in a vast world with almost unlimited freedom to be creative. But would you believe that the basic elements of Minecraft were created in only a… View →
Jane Austen: Her Heart Did Whisper
“Young readers new to Austen will enjoy speculating on their romance and will admire Jane’s strength in an era that gave women very few options. A loose black-and-white illustration style gives a nice fluidity to the story and fits Jane’s personality. . . .… View →
Diet for a Changing Climate: Food for Thought
“An optimistic introduction for those who want to ‘take a bite out of climate change.’”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Dog Named Haku: A Holiday Story from Nepal
“A sweet sojourn in Nepal . . . an important contribution.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Not Just A Book
“Willis’ brisk rhyming text has a nice phonic snap and should be accessible to early readers as well as listeners. Ross’ playful illustrations have a simplicity that nicely suits the rhymes . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Love, Agnes: Postcards from an Octopus
“Though Latham’s story is thoroughly fantastic, both author and illustrator have been respectful to this amazing creature, describing realistic behaviors and depicting her relatively accurately, right down to the rectangular pupils of her eyes and her senescent color change.… View →