Reviews
Luis Paints the World
“The vibrant paintings depicting Luis and his community in attractive tones only add to the feel of the story. . . . A solid addition for most collections, especially in communities with a large armed forces population.”—School Library Journal View →
The Island of Beyond
“A gently told coming-of-age story distinguished by its beautifully described island setting.”—School Library Journal View →
Media: From News Coverage to Political Advertising
“In a society where one flubbed line can become a meme overnight, critical thinking is key, and Donovan excels at supplying the tools. Get this to kids right away—preferably before Super Tuesday.”—Booklist View →
Believe Your Eyes: Book 1
“The multicultural cast and universal themes make this a promising start to a series and a solid introduction to graphic novels.”—Booklist View →
“While minimal speech bubbles help convey some action, much of the plot is to be discovered in the funny, detail-rich illustrations, which children will enjoy poring over again and again. . . . Older toddlers and preschoolers will relate to these not-so-sleepy pups and delight in… View →
“Fleischer’s primer tenders a wealth of insight in a generous and welcoming manner.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Digital Safety Smarts: Preventing Cyberbullying
“[This] series is aimed at readers who have grown up using the Internet but may not fully understand what they intuitively do online. . . . This solid series will be useful for teachers who want to help their students become savvier digital natives.”—Booklist Online View →
Stay in the Game
“There is plenty of fast-paced suspense to keep the interest of reluctant readers. . . . [T]his suspenseful series starter is a good purchase for libraries looking to add more genre fiction to their high/low collections.”—Booklist Online View →
On the Sapphire's Trail: Book 2
“[T]he fine-lined figures, cartoon action, warm colors, and fanciful scenes make this fablelike title very appealing. A pleasant choice for young comics fans looking for a gentle fantasy adventure, even if they are new to the series.”—Booklist Online View →
Tripping Back Blue
“Hand to teens on the edge of new-adult readership who seek a gritty, twisting, high-stakes plot overlaid with pensive, well-crafted language.”—Booklist Online View →
“With whimsical, humorous, and sweet touches, this will easily capture kids’ fancies. Vivid, slick, animated illustrations have retro flair, incorporating both cartoonish and intricate, scrutiny-inviting details. . . . Blending a fantastic premise with a familiar tale of… View →
Masters of Disguise: Amazing Animal Tricksters
“This biology guide wastes no time, digging with relish into some of the weirder aspects of animal camouflage. . . . Extensive back matter provides further resources for budding scientists interested in digging a little deeper.”—Booklist View →
The Zoomers' Handbook
“Kids will get a kick out of these animal mash-ups . . . [and] have fun identifying the two animals that make up each specimen. . . . The large-scale format and opportunities for participation make this a nice choice for a silly storytime.”—Booklist View →
Detective Gordon: A Complicated Case
“Text and illustrations alike are full of humor and affection, making for a thoughtful but light-handed exploration of the topic. . . . Loose black line drawings with washes of warm color portray the friends, their cozy home, and the forest community they serve and… View →
“[A] tender, funny friendship story . . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
Have You Seen Elephant?
“The mixed-media illustrations work masterfully to tell the story alongside the brief text. . . . The impressive use of light and shadow and incorporation of reds, oranges, and purples add a richness to the pages that will transfix children. . . . This amusingly absurd story paired View →
Floodwaters and Flames: The 1913 Disaster in Dayton, Ohio
“Well researched, the book includes some quotes, but relies mainly on the clear, direct reporting of this inherently dramatic tale. This cleanly-designed book tells a little-known disaster story in quite the memorable fashion.”—starred, Booklist View →
Detective Gordon: A Complicated Case
“Full of droll asides and an emphasis on the importance of kindness, this is also an excellent read-aloud selection for classrooms or families. . . . A wonderful choice for independent readers who enjoy light mystery and adorable anthropomorphized animals, this is a must-have for… View →
“Every page of this book is hilarious. The juxtaposition between the pigeon’s beliefs about her situation and the illustrated reality is brilliant. . . . [T]he ‘pride goeth before a fall’ story will provide many laughs and plenty to talk about. Recommended for… View →
I Didn't Do It!
“Ross’s trademark wispy watercolor ink-and-pen cartoons are full of eccentric characters. . . . Fans of this long-running British series will enjoy this humorous, relatable installment.”—School Library Journal View →
“A sweet and satisfying bedtime story.”—School Library Journal View →
Are You the Pirate Captain?
“Parson’s humorous artwork is full of seafaring details and is as colorful as Jones’s pirate vernacular. This adventure will please pirate-loving listeners and has the added bonus of a subtle message that a true leader puts in the work first.”—School Library… View →
