Reviews
Dino-Easter
“[A] fun, colorful look at dinosaurs enjoying popular Easter activities. Recommended where dinosaur stories are popular.”—School Library Journal View →
“Thoughtful and tender, this beautiful story of hope is a valuable addition to all collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Raquela's Seder
“Thoughtful and tender, this beautiful story of hope is a valuable addition to all collections.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Rumble and Roar: Sound around the World
“This beautifully illustrated rhyming text will make a good read-aloud and can be used to spark conversations about sounds in the world.”—School Library Journal View →
Home for a While
“This story takes apart the fostering experience as few books have—from the newcomer’s point of view. . . . Most books with this much purpose fall down on the lessons. This one transcends them, for a true story of how a home happens.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Animals to the Rescue!: Amazing True Stories from around the World
“An exciting and stimulating treat for those open to the picture book format but capable of reading advanced middle-grade text.”—School Library Journal View →
Robo-Motion: Robots That Move Like Animals
“The imaginations of young readers are sure to be engaged by this title, and will have them viewing flora and fauna through the lens of biomimicry.”—School Library Journal View →
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
“Using concise but informative text, Churnin does an excellent job of introducing this dynamic woman in a picture book format . . . [while] Nayberg’s modernist, expressionistic illustrations effectively capture Henrietta’s powerful persona.”—starred, School… View →
Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide for Youth
“These stories will surely inspire young people to advocate for their own passions. . . . an excellent book for teens and socially conscious educators and club leaders.”—School Library Journal View →
The Christmas Mitzvah
“This inspirational cross-cultural story, based on true events, captures the holiday spirit . . . the message is a worthy one and the writing is clear, concise, and accessible. The cartoon-style illustrations are humorous and appealing, depicting a multicultural cast [with] a… View →
Eighth Grade vs. the Machines
“A goofy, fast-paced interstellar adventure.”—School Library Journal View →
Eddie Whatever
“[A] winning and unexpected combination of mystery, intrigue, and social commentary, interlaced with wisecracks and school woes.”—School Library Journal View →
Hank Aaron: Home Run Hammer
“With lots of details about their lives before and after their glory years, these well written biographies will give readers a great taste of the lives of some truly epic athletes. A smart pick for most libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
From the Tops of the Trees
“[A] gentle celebration of vision, hope, and determination . . .”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Understanding Coronaviruses: SARS, MERS, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
[A] well-researched, thorough summary of the COVID-19 pandemic . . ."—School Library Journal View →
Gun Violence and the Fight for Public Safety
“This series is perfect for classroom discussions on social justice.”—School Library Journal View →
Hello, Hanukkah!
“This is a perfect Hanukkah package of colors, counting, and traditions. All libraries serving Jewish patrons will want to add this little gem to their board book collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Story of a Tulip: It Starts with a Bulb
“These books will be a hit among young readers with curious minds.”—School Library Journal View →
Where I Belong
“[N]ot to be missed. There is truth on every page—about love, restraint, and integrity.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Welcome to Afghanistan with Sesame Street ®
“An appropriate introduction to other countries for young readers that could be read aloud.”—School Library Journal View →
Boxing's G.O.A.T.: Muhammad Ali, Manny Pacquiao, and More
“Full of engaging play-by-play writing, this series is a real winner.”—School Library Journal View →
Crayola ® Nature STEAM Activities
“Nine projects per book illustrate STEAM concepts and offer practice with observation, prediction, and testing.”—School Library Journal View →
Bubonic Plague: The Black Death
“[A] solid introduction to a complicated and highly scientific topic in an approachable way for striving readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Secrets of Navajo Code Talkers
“[S]hines a spotlight on cryptology, both its long history and its place in the modern world. . . . Quality material for a research paper.”—School Library Journal View →