Reviews
We Planted a Pumpkin
“Less gardening primer than accounting of a slow-moving triumph, this In the Garden series starter depicts a parent-free project in the works alongside the delayed gratification that gardening can represent, all leading up to the protagonists’ breathless delight around… View →
Climate Warriors: Fourteen Scientists and Fourteen Ways We Can Save Our Planet
“A must-read for anyone with an interest in becoming a climate change activist. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
All the Things We Never Said
“[P]oignantly realistic. Honestly portrays the dark parts of life—and shows that there is hope.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Strikers: A Graphic Novel
“Persistence in the face of defeat and disappointment defines a season of sports and adolescent life.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Timothy Dinoman and the Attack of the Dancing Machines: Book 2
“A high-octane adventure fueled by humor, whimsy, and teamwork.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
S.I.D. Snake in Disguise
“Students who struggle with words can easily look to the pictures for clues about emotions and actions . . . A collection of silly stories filled with clear pictures, simple drama, and great sight words.”—School Library Journal View →
Chick-a-Boo!
""Simple, bright, and sweet stories . . . Each book includes simple sentences, and the stories are easy to follow for even the newest readers."—School Library Journal View →
My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration
“Peaches and pinks infuse Ladi’s domestic scenes with a warmth that lasts until cool colors arrive with the onset of a ‘big sleepy whale’ slumber—a soothing end to the lively pages that precede.”—Publishers Weekly View →
When Dad's Hair Took Off
“Younger listeners will enjoy the silly, complicated chase scenes, while slightly older kids and even adults will also appreciate the plentiful puns and amusing alliteration. A hilarious homage to a hairless dad and his world-traveling hair.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Letters in Charcoal
“Vasco’s narrative reminds readers that even in the face of lost connections, the joy of reading can light the way to a brighter future. A heartfelt tale that captures the transformative power of education.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ghost Orchid
“A notable story about taking the time to appreciate all the wonders around us.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Listening to the Quiet
“Practical aids for people with hearing loss are deftly integrated into the narrative. . . .This gently loving story will be especially appreciated by readers whose family members, friends, or classmates are experiencing hearing loss. A personal, child-friendly approach to sensory… View →
A Pocketful of Stars
“Bushby writes with nuance and skill about a mother-daughter relationship fraught with misunderstanding, and Safiya’s eventual realizations are equal parts uplifting and heartbreaking. A poignantly written novel that is hard to put down and even harder to forget.”… View →
Picnic Planet: A Lunchtime Guide to Your Galaxy's Exoplanets
“Too far to go in a spaceship but just right for a flight of imagination.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Bird Day
“Watercolor illustrations do much of the narrative heavy lifting, zooming in and out to provide visual interest. . . . A quiet story to read over and over.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
George and Tao
“[T]his cozy tale is ideal bedtime fare. A darling ode to friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Night and Dana
“In a retro style reminiscent of Archie comics, Davidson. . . fashions characters who are convincingly relatable.” —Publishers Weekly View →
I Ship: A Container Ship's Colossal Journey
“An informative peek at our global infrastructure’s major lifeline.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Esports Careers
“Each volume features a sleek design with terrific representation of gamers and emphasizes a balance of screen time with healthy habits. Inclusive and appealing, this series will be a hit with young gamers.” —Booklist View →
Tina Charles vs. Lisa Leslie: Who Would Win?
“©onversation-inciting books ideal for established fans.” —Booklist View →
Gallows Hill
“Effective historical fiction revisiting a fascinating and complicated time in American history.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Game for Swallows: To Die, To Leave, To Return: Expanded Edition
“Teachers will have a field day using the book to discuss the evils of war. Reviewer Rating: 5” –Children’s Literature View →
J Is for Juneteenth
“Simple illustrations and bright colors make this board book accessible to very young readers, while summaries and resources for further reading at the end provide supplementary information for their helpers to answer any questions the book may provoke.”—Foreword Reviews View →
The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women's Suffrage, and Jujitsu
“This engaging and informative graphic biography, which includes historical back matter, about an overlooked yet influential suffragist and martial artist deserves a spot in every graphic-novel collection.” —starred, Booklist View →