Reviews
Paper Butterflies
“[A] beautifully heartbreaking story . . .”—VOYA View →
Addiction and Overdose: Confronting an American Crisis
“[A] well-constructed, comprehensive text. . . . [A] much-needed book for public and school libraries . . .”—VOYA View →
On the Free
“[A] fast-paced survival story . . .”—VOYA View →
The Zephyr Conspiracy
“[A]n easy-reading, fast-paced series of six gamer adventures.”—VOYA View →
Open Mic Night at Westminster Cemetery
“Full of heart, honesty, and Poe-etry, with just a dash of the macabre. You’ll love the deceased residents of Westminster Cemetery—and not just the famous one.”—Gareth Hinds, author-illustrator of the graphic novel POE: Stories and Poems View →
“Sweeping lines and elongated shapes make goats and camels appear graceful in this arid Kenyan landscape and lend a refreshing, contemporary tone to the story. Readers will be drawn to Etabo’s vulnerability and to his sister, Akiru’s generosity.”—Booklist View →
The Magic of Melwick Orchard
“Caprara beautifully captures the unbreakable bond between sisters when life throws a curveball. A tender and imaginative debut.”—Jenn Bishop, author of 14 Hollow Road and The Distance to Home View →
The Missing Letters: A Dreidel Story
“All is not well in the dreidel maker’s shop for the Hebrew letters that will go on the wooden tops. The Gimels have been hidden by the others, who then learn Chanukah wouldn’t be complete without them! Is it too late? For ages four to nine.” – The Jewish Chronicle … View →
The Stone Bird
“Illustrations that look to be made from pen and ink with watercolors evoke summery seashore scenes and frosty winter evenings as the child’s playtime reveries become, for her, real.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Meet My Family!: Animal Babies and Their Families
“[T]his will interest animal-fact lovers and primary classroom teachers alike.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Side of Sabotage: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery
“Plenty of red herrings will keep readers guessing until the climax.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Koala Challah
“Cuddly animals, here koala bears, will remind you that challah is part of the Shabbat service as they deliver a story imbued with determination and perseverance that proves the positive results of these two fine character traits. Koala Lila wants to keep up with her two older sisters,… View →
“An amiable ramble past some of the quirkier highlights in the history of invention.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Monarchs Are Missing: A Butterfly Mystery
“An excellent introduction to a familiar scientific puzzle.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Outrageous Animal Adaptations: From Big-Eared Bats to Frill-Necked Lizards
“Both budding zoologists and children with even just a mild interest in the natural world will slurp this down.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“The text is streamlined but warm and sometimes humorous. . . . Kids with unmet desires of their own will relate to this gentle tale that gives dreams full respect in their own right.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
The Great Penguin Rescue: Saving the African Penguins
“Markle’s unanthropomorphized opening scene is a powerful entree into the plight of African penguins. . . . Exceptionally well-organized text leads readers through the reasons for endangerment . . .”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Snowy Owl Invasion!: Tracking an Unusual Migration
“[I]nterviews and accompanying photographs set the book apart and bring the story to life. The writing is easy to understand and never boring. . . . An excellent purchase for STEM collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Meet My Family!: Animal Babies and Their Families
“The sheer splendor of life is subtly woven throughout the text and is also strikingly on display in the final illustration—a lineup of different types of human families. A breezy read to offer groups or for one-on-one lap sharing.”—School Library Journal View →
Belinda the Unbeatable
“A great comic book for the early elementary crowd.”—School Library Journal View →
The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary
“This complex story of love and loss can lead to insightful discussions about the problematic label of ‘disturbed.’ . . . Purchase where Isabel Quintero’s Gabi, a Girl in Pieces is popular.”—School Library Journal View →
Honor Code
“A book to recommend to readers who enjoy relevant gritty issues . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Joseph the Dreamer
“This comic-book adaptation of the story of Joseph presents the Bible tale in a softened, kid-friendly format. Joseph, a rabbit, is far and away Jacob’s favorite son, and his vivid dreams seem to mean he’ll be a ruler someday, much to the consternation of his 10 older… View →
3D Printing: The Revolution in Personalized Manufacturing
“Student-report-friendly features and lots of color photos help to make this an attractive, timely, and popular addition to STEM collections.”—Booklist View →