Reviews
“A visually distinct, original, pleasing bedtime book that has the feel of a classic.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Magic of Melwick Orchard
“Warmhearted and compelling.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Visitor
“A touching, understated story about the transformative power of friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
And There Was Evening, And There Was Morning
“This new picture book about the world’s creation employs unusual, creative illustrations to deliver its story. The tale is told through rhymes of mixed quality. Following the structure of Genesis, the authors sum up each of the seven days with an appropriate, clever adjective. For View →
The World Needs Beautiful Things
“Bezalel is a slave in Egypt. Although his life is harsh, he sees beauty everywhere. To him, a feather, a smooth stone, and a piece of colored string are treasures to be cherished and stored in his Beautiful Things Box. When Pharaoh suddenly allows the Israelites to go free, and… View →
Fandom: Fic Writers, Vidders, Gamers, Artists, and Cosplayers
“[A] recommended purchase for all public libraries.”—VOYA View →
Honor Code
“[A] credible look at rape culture, private school societies, and what it takes for a female victim to have her voice heard. It is an excellent purchase choice for libraries that work with high school teens.”—VOYA View →
The T-Rex Who Lost His Specs!
Two fine new picture book offerings from this press are highly recommended picks for picture book readers looking for different entertainment. Young dinosaur lovers will relish Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross’s The T-Rex Who Lost His Specs! (9781541514560, $17.99), a fun story of a… View →
Troublemakers
“Readers will root for Alena. . . . [Give] to readers who like contemporary settings and issues.”—VOYA View →
Pandemic: How Climate, the Environment, and Superbugs Increase the Risk
“[A] report-ready resource.”—Booklist View →
Detective Gordon: A Case for Buffy
“[A]n adventure that young readers (and prereaders lucky enough to hear it read aloud) will enjoy.”—Booklist View →
Where's the Potty on This Ark?
“In a humorous and novel approach to potty training, Noah and his wife Naamah help the animals, young and old, get situated on the ark, paying special attention to the areas meant for eating, sleeping, playing, and, of course, answering the call of nature. Little ones will grow in… View →
All Eyes on Alexandra
“Readers learn some nature facts as they follow intrepid Alexandra Crane and her feathered companions on a migratory trip to Israel. The art is captivating: representational, tempera-and-colored-pencil images that include a thin stripe of red ink to outline each graceful crane.… View →
Detective Gordon: A Case for Buffy
“Spee’s colorful, plentiful illustrations of anthropomorphic animals give the book the feel of a classic you just hadn’t discovered until now. A good choice for family reading time or newly minted readers of chapters.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Yark: a child-chomping beast stalks through suburban bedrooms across the globe looking for a decent meal. An edge-of-your-seat story for readers with a hardy constitution Little ones who are afraid of the dark might do well to steer clear of The Yark (Gecko Press, £6.99, 6+), a… View →
The Ghostly Carousel: Delightfully Frightful Poems
“Employing clever puns and unexpected end rhyme, Brown creates as engaging an aural experience as a visual one. . . . [E]mboldens young readers to find fun in things that go bump in the night.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“Simple steps, nasty names, and sickening setups transform everyday foods into disgusting dishes that will leave diners grossed out but hungry for more.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Pandemic: How Climate, the Environment, and Superbugs Increase the Risk
“An informative, readable text that will appeal to those interested in the subject as well as students seeking material for reports.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Great Rhino Rescue: Saving the Southern White Rhinos
“[A] compelling, hopeful account of ecosystem defense.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Coming Up Clutch: The Greatest Upsets, Comebacks, and Finishes in Sports History
“As breezy a collection of sports stories as anyone could want on a lazy afternoon.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Fall Ball for All
“This satisfying book for the fall season emphasizes the interconnectivity of nature. Soothing at bedtime yet with enough substance for an autumn group storytime.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I, Claudia
“[A] gripping political thriller . . . about power, corruption, and the choices we make both for ourselves and the ones we love.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Chavo the Invisible
“Highly recommended for elementary graphic novel collections.”—School Library Journal View →