Reviews
Thanku: Poems of Gratitude
“[T]his attractive and accessible collection should be popular with browsers and useful for creative writing classes.”—Booklist View →
Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle: How Animals Get Ready for Winter
“Primary grade teachers may find this picture book a useful read-aloud choice to supplement units on animals in winter.”—Booklist View →
Vote!: Women's Fight for Access to the Ballot Box
“For those interested in the subject and for report writers, so much information, and the book’s coverage of the present day, will be a bonus.”—Booklist View →
Otto Blotter, Bird Spotter
“Carter offers pictures in varying sizes with intricate details that may spark an interest in a heretofore unknown pastime.”—Booklist View →
“Poignant, beautiful, and timely . . .”—Booklist View →
Francesco Tirelli's Ice Cream Shop
“A gentle, yet heroic addition to Holocaust literature.”— Kay Weisman, Booklist View →
The Key from Spain: Flory Jagoda and Her Music
“. . . this is a worthy (though fictionalized) homage to a language and its fervent promoter.”—Booklist View →
The Key from Spain: Flory Jagoda and Her Music
“. . . this is a worthy (though fictionalized) homage to a language and its fervent promoter.”—Booklist View →
Marie Curie: A Life of Discovery
“When Milani isn’t explaining in the text—fluidly translated from the original Italian by Schwandt—she relies on atmospheric, pencil-and-watercolor art to augment the narrative of Curie’s brilliant life.”—Booklist View →
Owl's Outstanding Donuts
“An exciting conclusion will satisfy young mystery fans. . . . Yardi’s love for nature shines through in this quiet but quirky story about friendship, family, and of course, donuts.”—Booklist View →
Stage Dreams
“An illuminating western with a refreshingly matter-of-fact queer romance.”—Booklist View →
Cassandra Steps Out: Book 1
“[G]reat themes are packed in with loads of heart and excellent pacing. Any animal lover will devour this in two bites.”—Booklist View →
The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito
“Khor takes that ‘feeling of desperately searching for something better, for a new start,’ and adapts it to their own ‘pilgrimage’ as immigrant and artist traveling historic Route 66 . . . in whimsical full-color detail.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Truth Is
“Ramos (The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary, 2018) creates an #OwnVoices protagonist in Puerto Rican Verdad and weaves her many intense feelings together in a way that never feels forced, from Verdad dealing with PTSD after the shooting to… View →
Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves' Hidden Colors
“A visually appealing and unusually informative picture book for curious kids.”—starred, Booklist View →
Surviving a Shark Attack: Bethany Hamilton
“Told in a fast-paced, exciting tone and filled with well-chosen photographs, these titles afford readers a realistic glimpse into the lives of incredible individuals and will inspire them to face their own hardships with resilience and hope.”—Booklist View →
The Invisible War: A World War I Tale on Two Scales
“Wild and Barr have a contagious passion for their subject, and leaving this out for casual browsing could work wonders . . .”—Booklist View →
Crayola ® Boredom-Busting Crafts
“Parents, teachers, scout leaders, and camp counselors will find inspiration within these pages.”—Booklist View →
Beastly Biomes
“A beautiful supplement to support elementary science.”—Booklist View →
Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds
“®eads like a dramatized Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider video game. . . . [T]he quick pace and witty voice make this a good fit for adventure fans.”—Booklist View →
Be a Maker
“[T]his timely picture book reinforces the importance of creativity and exuberant play.”—Booklist View →
The Runaways
“An unusual adventure story with a core of mutual grandfather-grandson affection.”—starred, Booklist View →