Reviews
Backhoes: A First Look
“This series will excite construction-truck enthusiasts. . . The simple yet sophisticated approach to nonfiction for young students makes this series highly recommended for schools and public libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Night Night: Learn about Healthy Sleep Habits with Sesame Street ®
“Readers of all ages can have fun with the characters, and caregivers can appreciate the gentle touch applied to approaching deeper self-care concepts.”—School Library Journal View →
Indigenous Language Revitalization: From Boarding Schools and Code Talkers to Immersion Learning
“While addressing historical atrocities and injustices, the focus is placed on the efforts to address these issues in the present day, emphasizing their ongoing relevance rather than treating them as events of the past . . . A compelling series that sheds light on the modern-day… View →
The Mystery of D. B. Cooper
“This series covers true stories of the weird and mysterious in very simple language. . . These strange stories may be more interesting and feel less infantile to those learning to read English for the first time or at an older age.”—School Library Journal View →
A Look at Judo
“These titles will help alleviate nerves and build excitement for beginners while introducing martial arts to young learners.”—School Library Journal View →
Meet Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Oklahoma City Thunder Superstar
“The careers of seven young athletes are chronicled in these informative volumes. . . The popularity of these athletes means there is a demand, and selectors should consider purchasing.”—School Library Journal View →
Faiza Is a Fighter
“With themes of resilience and familial love, as well as eye-catching artwork, this book will be embraced by readers seeking an uplifting story and a visually stunning reading experience.”—School Library Journal View →
The Black Mambas: The World's First All-Woman Anti-Poaching Unit
“The energy, passion, and effort of this unit is made obvious through these images and will inspire readers to look around their own surroundings for ways to care for neighboring wildlife. . . A fascinating, kid-friendly title on wildlife conservation that will captivate and… View →
The Challenges of AI
“Each topic, such as artists’ reactions to AI created art and the history of AI, are covered in detail with examples featuring historical events and people associated with the technology. This provides not only an understanding of the concepts but also facts that can be used… View →
Planting Seeds
“This series is great for lovers of growing things and would-be gardeners. Children will also grow their literacy proficiency as they practice reading words with short- and long-vowel sounds. . . an impressive series for the youngest readers and engenders great respect for… View →
Robot Obstacle Courses
“Each book provides a balanced mix of text and color photos, focusing on the technology, mechanics, and history behind these competitions rather than encouraging participation. Readers will find clear explanations of how robots function, the rules of each sport, and key… View →
So Tired, So Wide Awake
“This German import is simply yet adorably illustrated in saturated colors, and its repetitive, easy-to-follow text ensures this will be a terrific bedtime read-aloud.”—Booklist View →
Faiza Is a Fighter
“Dasgupta’s warm, expressive artwork incorporates landscapes and textile patterns to give the story cultural specificity, and the motivational story of a girl’s drive to succeed in the face of obstacles will resonate widely.”—Booklist View →
Meet Mbiresaurus: A Graphic Guide
“The intriguing illustrated guide immediately imparts some basics (its three-foot height) and the unusual (its saw-edged teeth). . . The chatty text and engaging earth-toned illustrations are presented in graphic-novel form, offering easily digestible tidbits of information along… View →
The Big Tournament: Book 1
“This Belgian import boasts wildly imaginative artwork, looking something like Spirited Away via Tintin: lush colors and crisp linework reveal inventive flora and fauna on every planet and architecture teeming with whimsy.”—Booklist View →
Sometimes the Girl
“Mason-Black’s writing, expressed through Holi’s first-person narration, is original and striking in its depth, putting a thoughtful spotlight on Holi and the people around her. An appealing and engrossing work.”—Booklist View →
Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature's Nurseries
“Very simple sentences explain concepts, and full-page color photographs provide close-ups of natural wonders, supported by action shots of young kids modeling best behaviors. . . This solid entry arrives just in time for spring explorations.”—Booklist View →
The Challenges of AI
“Packed with historical and current photographs, real-world examples, and notable profiles, this engaging and essential primer on the pros and cons of AI is relatable even to the youngest readers.”—Booklist View →
From Silence to Solidarity: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
“The work does a nice job of recognizing the pioneers of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and the efforts of those with intersectional identities . . . a solid primer on the past two centuries of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.”—Booklist View →
All by Myself: (But Sometimes I Need a Little Help!)
“The tone makes clear that needing help is nothing out of the ordinary; the expressly stated message at story’s end is that needing help is perfectly okay. This intention is balanced with a marvelously child-centered text, each opening activity recognizable as a potential… View →
String Ball
“Crafting meets cat curiosity in this purr-fectly elegant, nearly wordless story from Monroe.”—Publishers Weekly View →
I'm a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods
“Page by page, Grimpy leads readers of this informative and light-hearted book through the undersea environments where cephalopods thrive. . . A fun-filled book that also manages to help readers better understand some of the most alien-like life forms on Earth. Reviewer… View →
Native Voting Rights and Sovereignty: Recognizing Indigenous Voices in Government
Rating Superior book everyone should buy. Grade level 4th grade to 6th grade Date of Review March 10, 2025 Reviewer O’Connor, Erin I would recommend for grades 3-7. This is a short, high interest non-fiction book with interesting… View →
Dreams to Ashes: The 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre
“Fire-oriented metaphors that hint at the coming conflagration describe growing tensions, while Xu’s thick-lined ink and digital media illustrations incorporate images of fire, smoke, and sparks.”—Publishers Weekly View →