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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
String Ball
“Crafting meets cat curiosity in this purr-fectly elegant, nearly wordless story from Monroe.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Pinchers and the Curse of the Egyptian Cat
“Young readers will enjoy the playful plot of this pleasant read. Sparring weaves bits of comedy within the dialogue. Teachers and librarians would be wise to include this title in their collections, especially those with readers who love a good problem-solving mystery. The text is 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 →
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 →
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 →
Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger
“This is a must-read for shark, ocean, and conservationist fans of all ages. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
I'm a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods
“Animal-loving kids will devour I’m a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods, Anne Lambelet’s charming, colorful, and funny guide to everybody’s favorite eight-armed sea creatures. . . a delightful, amusing nonfiction graphic novel perfect for… View →
Happy Passover, Edie Rose!
“The heartwarming, cross-generational, multicultural story highlights the seder’s theme of welcoming all.” –Jewish Telegraphic Agency View →
Zayde Babysits before Passover
“This lively, brightly illustrated story is full of zany fun, ending with the family seder.” –Jewish Telegraphic Agency View →
Let's Go on a Bicycle
Two children set out on an epic bike ride out of the city into the countryside, accompanied by their amazingly fast dachshund. They are prepared with lunch and some maps, as well as food for their faithful dog. They even make sure to wear protective gear and have remembered not only… View →
Erin and Yrso: Book 1
“A tender tale of grief propelled into a fantastical, globe-trotting adventure.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Card for My Mom
“This is a great book for companion lessons on social-emotional learning: how are we the same and how are we different. VERDICT An excellent addition to diversify literature collections, highly recommended for libraries with high Indian student… View →