Reviews
A Dog Named Haku: A Holiday Story from Nepal
“A sweet sojourn in Nepal . . . an important contribution.”—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 →
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 →
http://asianreviewofbooks.com/content/production-line-china-fiction-two-new-novels/ For most people in the West, the relationship with China is one based on products—clothes, shoes, mobile phones—or, should the rumbling trade war materialize, the lack of them. But the people who… View →
The Monarchs Are Missing: A Butterfly Mystery
Blending crisp full-color photos with accessible text, Rebecca E. Hirsch explains how modern-day citizen scientists of all ages are helping researchers solve the mystery of why The Monarchs Are Missing (Millbrook, Jan. 2018; Gr 3-7). This engaging book grabs readers right from… View →
The Ghostly Carousel: Delightfully Frightful Poems
“[W]ickedly humorous and gently eerie.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Poor Little Rabbit
Baby-Toddler—Oh no! Little Rabbit has taken a tumble and hurt his arm. (And there’s blood!) The plaintive bunny gazes out tearfully, ears drooping, as an unseen narrator urges readers to apply a bandage, sing a nursery rhyme, stroke Little Rabbit’s ears, and wipe his… View →
I Got a Chicken for My Birthday
Laura Gehl is the author of the popular PEEP AND EGG series. When I saw she had written about getting a chicken as a birthday present I knew I had to read it. My nieces love their chickens and even take them… View →
“A solid addition for storytime and small group sharing.”—School Library Journal View →
Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Missing Kiddush Cup
“Penina ‘Pinky’ Bloom, a fourth grader at a Jewish day school, considers herself ‘the greatest kid detective in Brooklyn,’ and there are a few mysteries she needs to solve: Who is putting the Lotus Blossom Kosher Chinese Restaurant out of business? Why are… View →
Jane Austen: Her Heart Did Whisper
“A good choice where Janeites are plentiful.”—School Library Journal View →
The Ghostly Carousel: Delightfully Frightful Poems
“A highly recommended purchase for Brown fans and those who relish poems that go bump in the night.”—School Library Journal View →
The Great Rhino Rescue: Saving the Southern White Rhinos
“From the beginning scene to informative sections that expertly explain what a dire situation poaching has become for the rhinos, readers will be informed and enthralled throughout the fact-filled narrative.”—School Library Journal View →
Self-Driving Cars: The New Way Forward
“Even those who are not tech enthusiasts will find something of interest to learn and contemplate.”—School Library Journal View →
A Dog Named Haku: A Holiday Story from Nepal
“[S]trikes just the right balance between warm family and holiday tradition, perseverance in the face of tragedy, cultural exploration, and animal rescue.”—School Library Journal View →
“The story and images blend together in perfect sync to make this an eye-catching keepsake. A terrific choice for mindfulness classes and for one-on-one sharing.”—School Library Journal View →
The Epic Origin of Super Potato: Book 1
“A zany, funny selection that will entertain kids and the adults who might be reading over their shoulders.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Crayola ® Wild World of Animal Colors
“A vibrant informational picture book that will encourage primary grade readers to learn about the use of colors in animals’ anatomy and behavior.”—School Library Journal View →
Search for the Shamir
“Biblical timetravelling is the mission of Scarlett and Sam, in Search for the Shamir by Eric A. Kimmel (Kar-Ben, £5.50). They journey to the time of Solomon and witness his wisdom — although they are bemused at his fancy-dress appearance. Solomon needs to build a Temple but may… View →
Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva
“Akiva is just a poor shepherd living an ordinary life, until he falls in love with Rachel. Rachel thinks her husband could become a great man of learning but Akiva can’t even read! Is he too old to be a scholar or can he follow the example of the water in the nearby brook? Water… View →
The Spy Who Played Baseball
“Moe Berg is not a typical baseball player. He’s Jewish—very unusual for the major leagues in the 1930s—has a law degree, speaks several languages and loves traveling the world. He also happens to be a spy for the U.S. government. When World War II begins, Moe trades his baseball… View →
Jack the Castaway
When I think of survival stories, the first two that come to mind are Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell. Both are classics worth reading, but there’s a great big world of other terrific survivalist stories for middle grade readers.… View →
The Great Rhino Rescue: Saving the Southern White Rhinos
“Markle’s clear, matter-of-fact text presents well-researched facts in an organized way. . . . An informative volume explaining an ongoing conservation crisis.”—Booklist View →
Shark Quest: Protecting the Ocean's Top Predators
“[A]n engaging, well-researched book about a much maligned species of fish that deserves our protection.”—Booklist View →