Reviews
The Passover Parrot, 2nd Edition
“Zusman’s story of how a chatty bird becomes comically enmeshed in a family’s seder returns for its 35th anniversary with new illustrations and shifts in tone that range from subtle to significant. The narrator is now named Lily instead of Leba, and… View →
Paulie's Passover Predicament
“Paulie the moose is hosting his first seder, and things aren’t going well. He carves a horse from a radish instead of horseradish for the maror (bitter herbs). He makes the charoset out of apples and chopped pinecones. And he gets stuck in the basement… View →
The Weaver
“As a study in the graceful way to handle loss, Stanley’s story carries a surprising amount of emotional heft, especially considering he is a black puffball with stick legs (all right, the big, cute eyes help).”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The T-Rex Who Lost His Specs!
“A comic episode with a bit of a bite (implied, not explicit) at the end.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Side of Sabotage: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery
“Young fans of both cozies and foodie-themed tales will find much to savor in this latest outing.”—Booklist View →
Economic Inequality: The American Dream under Siege
“This remarkably even-handed, lucid volume confidently leads readers through the murky world of wealth and economics in America. . . . Instructive, galvanizing nonfiction for a critical issue with widespread effects.”—starred, Booklist View →
“Suggest for one-on-one sharing where parents are looking for a gentle and humorous moral tale.”—School Library Journal View →
“It’s a rowdy ode to low-tech music making and play, with an ending that suggests more household chaos is in store.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary
“[A] harrowing, heartbreaking tour de force, a story of will and determination against all odds.”—starred, Foreword Reviews View →
Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion
“Barton’s lively text is matched by Ngai’s engrossing artwork, which employs dazzle techniques throughout her inventive spreads.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Seeing into Tomorrow: Haiku by Richard Wright
“A must for all children’s collections. These verses are an introduction to haiku as well as an entry point into Wright’s work; they can be read aloud to younger children or enjoyed independently by older readers.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The World Cup: Soccer's Global Championship
“Once again, Doeden has demonstrated his sharp skills as a sportswriter.”—School Library Journal View →
The Monarchs Are Missing: A Butterfly Mystery
“A fine choice for most public and school library collections, particularly those that promote active engagement with the natural world by citizen scientists of all ages.”—School Library Journal View →
Outrageous Animal Adaptations: From Big-Eared Bats to Frill-Necked Lizards
“Whether exploring the book as a resource for a science project or to satiate curiosity, readers will have trouble looking away from the occasionally gross-out photos and lively text.”—School Library Journal View →
The Mystery of the Tree Stump Ghost: Book 2
“[F]or fans of adventures in the vein of The Powerpuff Girls.”—School Library Journal View →
Underneath It All: A History of Women's Underwear
“[E]ndlessly fascinating, a great addition to nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Tying the Knot: A World History of Marriage
“This highly readable text would be a commendable addition to a social science collection for its pertinent information on cultural studies.”—School Library Journal View →
Losing the Girl: Book 1
“MariNaomi skillfully weaves webs of intrigue, and fans of suspenseful graphic novels will be interested in how events play out.”—School Library Journal View →
Fandom: Fic Writers, Vidders, Gamers, Artists, and Cosplayers
“A must-have nonfiction purchase for libraries where pop culture reigns strong.”—School Library Journal View →
Underneath It All: A History of Women's Underwear
“This multidisciplinary, discussion-worthy text reshapes how we view history.”—Booklist View →
Meet My Family!: Animal Babies and Their Families
“[A] celebration of all kinds of families.”—Booklist View →
The Monarchs Are Missing: A Butterfly Mystery
“[E]ncourag[es] readers to become citizen scientists and actively help monarch conservation efforts.”—Booklist View →
The World Cup: Soccer's Global Championship
“Soccer fans, or just casual readers, will enjoy this short but engaging supplemental resource.”—Booklist View →
Pointe, Claw
“7 BOOKS FOR THE FEMALE REVOLUTION If you’re like me, you’ve been feeling angry a lot lately. And I do mean a lot. I… View →