Reviews
Bow-Tie Pasta: Acrostic Poems
“Rowland’s brightly detailed illustrations neatly capture Cleary’s playful tone and whatever pun’s to be had. Entertaining and spirited . . . [a] wily collection of puzzler poems.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Be a Survivor
“Valuable skills and tips for safely enjoying the great outdoors wrapped in an easy-to-read, fun guide.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Blazing Courage
“Halls writes in a brisk, competent style, and . . . the story wraps up satisfyingly, with a bit of a twist. . . . Uncomplicated reading done well.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Nutcracker Comes to America: How Three Ballet-Loving Brothers Created a Holiday Tradition
“Balancing evocative turns of phrase with a crisp, forthright narrative, Barton delivers . . . a fascinating bit of artistic investigation, one with year-round appeal.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
The Christmas Coal Man
“Kulka’s vibrant artwork uses humor and lightly caricatured characterizations to enliven what’s initially a fairly gloomy setup—the miner’s faithful mule sports a pink hair bow and impossibly long eyelashes, while the man himself trades his miner’s hat for a View →
Great Grandpa is Weird
“Bilovksy humorously addresses and lovingly explores the apprehension children may have when visiting their elderly relatives. . . . Filled with tender, teachable moments, this one’s also sure to tickle the funny bone.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Hanukkah Is Coming!
“The title repeats as a refrain after each of Newman’s gentle rhymes, giving the book a soothing structure” — Publisher’s Weekly View →
Sammy Spider's First Taste of Hanukkah: A Cookbook
“Sammy is now in his second decade as an unlikely but winsome Jewish educator, and since the series kicked off in 1993 with a Hanukkah title, a holiday-themed cookbook is long overdue. Turndorf, who teaches cooking to children, has developed 17 easy recipes that kids can whip up… View →
See No Color
“Debut novelist Gibney offers an unflinching look at the complexities of racial identity. . . . Readers will finish this engaging, layered novel . . . with plenty to think about.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Something Sure Smells Around Here: Limericks
“Get your pencils out! Brian P. Cleary makes writing limericks easy enough for anyone. I wish I’d had this book when I was a kid; I would have started writing poems a lot sooner.” —Kenn Nesbitt, Children’s Poet Laureate View →
The Colors of Israel
“The photographs are vibrant and exciting and will surely stimulate little minds to ask questions about all the geographical locations and Hebrew signage, along with teaching the important vocabulary of colors in Hebrew. More than just a color concept book, this one is a sure… View →
The Great Monkey Rescue: Saving the Golden Lion Tamarins
“Readers gain insights into the research, hard work, and patience involved in conservation efforts while learning about a fascinating animal. A fine choice for most collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Ship of Death
“In these slim volumes written at a third grade reading level . . . large typeface, frequent black-and-white illustrations, and pages with sparse amounts of text [are] suited for struggling readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Collateral Damage
“This series broaches the complex subject of teens with parents and guardians in the armed forces. . . . [H]igher-level language and mature concepts make them a good fit for late middle grade and high school readers.”—School Library Journal View →
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
“A strong endorsement of the power of books and reading, an excellent choice for history and biography collections, and a strong choice for educators emphasizing the importance of community.”—School Library Journal View →
The Way Back from Broken
“Rare in its honesty. . . . A subtly touching tale of liberation from grief that, with its sincere existential questioning, will stay with readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Being a Good Citizen: A kids' guide to community involvement
The Start Smart: Community series offers readers a way to think about where they live, who helps them, and what it means to be an effective part of their communities. Being a Good Citizen explains in simple language hwo their world is arrange and advises kids on how to find way… View →
What Makes Sports Gear Safer?
“By focusing on the myriad ways young readers experience the useful application of STEM concepts every day, this title . . . will likely pique interest in the scientific method and expand the scope of readers’ career aspirations.”—Booklist View →
Super Baseball Infographics
“This attractive compilation of trivia is tailor-made for fact-hungry middle-graders eager to get their hands on information as quickly as possible. . . . A great fit for baseball fans eager to know anything and everything about their favorite game.”—Booklist View →
A Timeline History of the Thirteen Colonies
“If your library is in need of books that provide a short, concise, summary of people and events in American history, this series may be just what you’re looking for.”—School Library Connection View →
Tear You Apart
“Viv’s adventure . . . leaves readers on the edge of their seats wanting more.”—School Library Connection View →
“In this follow-up to Burn Out . . . the author has created a strong female character. . . . Driven by authentic-sounding dialogue, the plot moves quickly. . . . [T]eens will be satisfied with the storyline and looking forward to the next installment.”—School… View →
Your Head Shape Reveals Your Personality!: Science's Biggest Mistakes about the Human Body
“This series is very entertaining while teaching science; it will appeal to all types of readers.”—School Library Connection View →
What's Great about Virginia?
“[T]his fun series…will stimulate students’ interest and keep them actively engaged. . . . [P]erfect for a study on the regions/states of the United States.”—School Library Connection View →