Reviews
Today Is Different
“Children can feel overwhelmed by acts of injustice; this book provides a good place to start figuring out how to help. An excellent discussion-starter for a family or a classroom.”—Children’s Literature View →
Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect
“[A]n excellent introduction of the Civil Rights Movement for young readers.”—Children’s Literature View →
Eighth Grade vs. the Machines
“Funny, action-packed, and thoroughly engaging, this accessible middle grade story welcomes readers into the future with open arms by frequently breaking the fourth wall and incorporating characters who are at once familiar and relatable.” –Children’s Literature View →
American Jaguar: Big Cats, Biogeography, and Human Borders
“After reading this, the reader will be mesmerized by the plight of animals such as the jaguar, and will surely want to be a part of the solution.” –Children’s Literature View →
Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
“This book tells my father’s story through the eyes of the children he helped to save from the Holocaust. It is a reminder of the huge difference any one of us can make in the lives of others. Our world depends on it. It is down to people like him, people like us, to make the View →
The Grizzled Grist Does Not Exist!
“MacIver creates a bouncy read-aloud that will tickle children and adults alike. . . . Brave—and not so brave—hikers will giggle at this class’s brush with peril.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
It’s All Art!: From Drawing to Dress-Up with Sesame Street ®
“[A] wonderful and fun way to show children all the different things they can do. It can inspire children to want to learn more and possibly fall in love with a different part of the field of art.” —Children’s Literature View →
The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent
“Older middle grade and young adult readers will find this to be a highly informative nonfiction text that will help both with research projects and with building a stronger understanding of the continent of Antarctica and its important role throughout human history.”… View →
This Last Adventure
“[A]n excellent book for students who are close to their grandparents and wonder about Alzheimer’s.”—Children’s Literature View →
Super Potato and the Soaring Terror of the Pterosaur: Book 8
“Augusta Richly is a spoiled little girl. What do you think she might want next…nope not that but a PTEROSAUR! This graphic novel is a high-interest easy read for early readers. It is full of bright colors and appropriate font size for these readers to… View →
Eddie Whatever
“Ruby does a fantastic job developing characters, giving them life and voice, so that they lift off the page. The mystery is well-plotted, layered and keeps readers guessing.” —Children’s Literature View →
World's Grossest Jobs
“When young readers think of their future work, there may be a few positions they have overlooked, but which are essential in today’s world. For example, consider Porta-potties. Someone must clean them, and there are many companies that rent and maintain them. Think about… View →
World's Grossest Animals
“Many families have pets—cats, dogs, birds, or other creatures—that bring great comfort in their homes. But what about those animals that are less cute and more gross but are still sometimes chosen as pets? Readers can learn about them in the pages of this book. The cute name… View →
World's Grossest History Facts
“By reading this book, your eyes will be open to how civilization has progressed, and you will be amazed with what people had to undergo just to survive, and to do so in as healthy a manner as possible.” —Children’s Literature View →
The Huffalots
“Perfect for a bedtime story or breakfast tale, “The Huffalots” is a book that any preschooler caregiver or teacher will want on their shelves!" —Children’s Literature View →
From the Tops of the Trees
“[A]n homage to four-year-old Kaila, who wished to see the world again and again from the tallest trees, and to her father, who first hoisted her up in the treetops.” —Children’s Literature View →
Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo
Catarevas combines her passion for biographies and children’s literature in her debut picture book. It tells the true story of Rena Glickman, a renowned judo practitioner, known professionally as Rusty Kanokogi, who battled anti-Semitism to become a champion of the sport in the 1950s and View →
Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction
“Students will benefit from Zimmer’s knowledge on how to understand science and understand all the components in place once the public is part of the science conversation, which is extremely beneficial in our social media-driven world.” —Children’s Literature View →
The Adventures of Dr. Sloth: Rebecca Cliffe and Her Quest to Protect Sloths
“[A] fascinating biography laced with compelling information about an animal that has great appeal and innate value.” –Children’s Literature View →
Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean
“Open this book and go for a swim. This book should be in all school and public libraries.” –Children’s Literature View →
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“This beautiful, imaginative revisioning is a gift to our children that teaches them how to follow the path of our ancestors.”—Diane Wilson, author of The Seed Keeper View →
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“Gray Smith’s adaptation makes this visionary exploration of Indigenous connections to the land, to plants and to storytelling and story-making accessible to a whole new readership and hopefully will inspire young people to rise to the challenges of the Climate Crisis.” View →
Ava, a Sephardic Jewish girl, and Nadeem, her Muslim cousin, are best friends. After Ava and Nadeem are bullied at school, a mysterious button helps them travel back in time to medieval Morocco where they learn more about their roots and begin to take pride in their unique identities;… View →