Reviews
Bow-Tie Pasta: Acrostic Poems
“An extremely useful tool for teachers or librarians looking to breathe life into a poetry unit.”—School Library Journal View →
Ada Byron Lovelace & the Thinking Machine
“Wallmark brings the story alive with grace and clarity.”—Chicago Tribune View →
Meg Goldberg on Parade
“Using rhyming couplets, Rosenbaum introduces readers to the annual Celebrate Israel Parade, held every spring in New York City. Meg and her family drive in from the suburbs and watch from the sidelines, until the wind magically sweeps Meg up high, giving her a chance to… View →
Space Junk: The Dangers of Polluting Earth's Orbit
“Between her well-tempered writing style and her atypical subject, Young will have readers enthralled.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Nonna's Hanukkah Surprise
“References to King Antiochus, panettone, lasagna, and latkes are seamlessly woven into the story, and young readers will readily absorb new information along with affirmations of tolerance and acceptance. Illustrations in muted warm colors create a cozy feel and help make this a… View →
Shanghai Sukkah
“this heartwarming story of cultural exchange, closing with a note about the Jewish refugee population in Shanghai, is well suited to classroom use.” — Booklist View →
Bow-Tie Pasta: Acrostic Poems
“[T]he overall light tone and friendly approach to an easy-to-replicate form of poetry make this a good addition to school poetry collections, for both studying types of poems and as a kick-start to creative writing efforts.”—Booklist View →
Bioluminescence: Nature and Science at Work
“There’s a good deal to admire in this intriguing book. Bioluminescence evokes a sense of wonder . . . yet little information on the topic is available for young people. . . . A fascinating look at bioluminescence and its unexpected applications.”—starred, Booklist View →
Stickiest, Fluffiest, Crunchiest: Super Superlatives
“Whether selected for classroom units on comparison or food, or chosen just for fun, this colorful concept book has plenty to offer.”—Booklist View →
See No Color
“[T]he details ring true, due at least in part to the fact that Gibney is herself a transracial adoptee. As much about character and human dynamics as it is about baseball, this makes an excellent pick for fans of Mike Lupica and Catherine Gilbert Murdock.”—Booklist View →
Ada Byron Lovelace & the Thinking Machine
“[A]n inspiring and informative account of 19th-century mathematician Lovelace.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
My Name is Aviva
“Newman’s gentle, empathetic story warmly addresses the difficulties faced by kids saddled with unusual names.” — Booklist Online View →
The Nutcracker Comes to America: How Three Ballet-Loving Brothers Created a Holiday Tradition
“This well-researched history [is] . . . a terrific choice for fans of The Nutcracker and all things ballet.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Dinosaurs Rule
“The book’s tone and layout are inviting, utilizing quick-fact boxes, conversational asides, and dynamic digital illustrations. . . . Kids will . . . enjoy browsing this volume.”—Booklist View →
The Great Monkey Rescue: Saving the Golden Lion Tamarins
“Told in an engaging manner, the tamarin rescue story is enhanced by large, brilliant photos that appear on every page. From its endearing cover image onward, the book encourages readers to learn about this little-known species and care about its future.”—Booklist View →
Learning about South America
“A quick, solid introduction to one of our southern neighbors.”—Booklist View →
Writing Fantastic Fiction
“Clearly presented and with a colorful design, this will work very well for middle graders, but the advice is so good, older kids will find it extremely helpful as well. An especially inviting way to step into writing.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
“This companion to No Crystal Stair (2012) introduces younger readers to Nelson’s great uncle, Lewis Michaux Sr., owner of Harlem’s National Memorial African Bookstore. . . . [T]his moving tribute should be a welcome addition to almost any… View →
Ebola: Fears and Facts
“Newman’s level-headed, clearly written title, which reads like a well-researched and in-depth journal article, covers many aspects of the disease. . . . Incredibly up-to-date, sobering, and sensibly written, this multidisciplinary approach to a timely, important topic will… View →
Sex: An Uncensored Introduction
“Explicit and forthright, this volume is a go-to resource for teens with questions about their bodies, someone else’s body, or, as Hasler describes it, “getting it on.”"—School Library Journal View →
Plotted: A Literary Atlas
“A unique, display-ready volume of great allure and pleasure.”—starred, Booklist View →
Lovely Old Lion
“Though purposeful, the gentle telling bypasses explicit death and the harsher parts of dealing with aging. Images. . . of the animal kingdom are equally gentle.”—School Library Journal View →
Go to Sleep, Monty!
“The story has a broad appeal for the preschool crowd, since so many kids want puppies, and adults will like the emphasis on the responsibility of pet ownership, if not the model parenting. An engaging storytime read-aloud, and a solid general purchase.”—School Library… View →
Nonna's Hanukkah Surprise
" . . . a nicely told tale of a family living comfortably with different religions and traditions." — School Library Journal View →