Reviews
Latke, the Lucky Dog
“Told in Latke’s voice, the story highlights the holiday’s traditions as well as the love between the dog and his new family. Cheerful textured illustrations capture all of Latke’s mischief.” —starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
Beetle Boy
“The strata of Charlie’s trauma peel back gradually through dreams and flashbacks to reveal a highly sensitive boy who was badly used and then abandoned by his opportunistic father; readers will feel the ache screaming from his dreams into his waking responses, which would… View →
Help! My Brother's a Zombie
“[T]he lightly spooky nature of the selections combined with the brevity of the text and inclusion of illustrations makes this series a good choice for younger readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Mumbet's Declaration of Independence
“This book opens many avenues for discussion, including history, civil rights, the power and interpretation of the law, and imagery and artistry as conveyed by the rich drawings and Mumbet’s observations of freedom.” —Library Media Connection View →
Plan a Sleepover Party
“Some kids would throw a party every weekend if they could, while others dread the very idea. Both types will get something out of this series…. Energetic design with lots of photos of diverse kids ensures wide appeal.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
I Remember Beirut
“[T]he author revisits that era in a loosely connected series of sobering vignettes and impressions, each beginning with the phrase ‘I remember’…. In one particularly striking spread, Abirached envisions the family’s many relocations as the squares of a… View →
Get a Job at a Business
“A helpful series for teens looking to turn their hobbies into cash or just seeking a good job.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
How Does Weather Change?
“[T]he vibrant three-quarter page photos on every page will give inquisitive readers an inviting gateway to natural phenomena and the people who study them. Solid introductions to the subject.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Your Head Shape Reveals Your Personality!: Science's Biggest Mistakes about the Human Body
“Concise narratives work well with photos and graphic images to convey the history of scientific thought while reminding readers that with advancements in science and technology, today’s facts could just as easily be proven inaccurate in the future.” —School Library View →
A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare: More about Homonyms and Homophones
“[A] lesson on homonyms and homophones is such a natural for the Words Are CATegorical series, with its signature combination of fast-paced rhymes and zany illustrations, that the topic is well worth revisiting…. An enjoyable mix of wordplay and grammar.” —Booklist View →
Remaking the John: The Invention and Reinvention of the Toilet
“DiPiazza brings home how the history of a seemingly ubiquitous object can reveal fundamental and important truths about a society’s history and values.” —Booklist View →
Plastic, Ahoy!: Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
“Captivating, captioned photographs from the ship’s voyage fill each page. Vivid and detailed diagrams provide further details to the studies.” —Library Media Connection View →
My Heart is Laughing
“Salty and sweet, this is umami for the emerging reader.” —starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
Shopping Trip Math
“Old-fashioned word problems made fresh and new.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Playing Pro Basketball
“Top-notch writing, colorful photos and sidebars, fact boxes, and diagrams combine to make this series a standout…. A great series that sheds light on the reality of life in professional sports.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Santa Clauses: Short Poems from the North Pole
“A warm seasonal collection notable for its clever, gently comical visual details.” —The Horn Book Magazine View →
Why Are There Stripes on the American Flag?
“The storylike narrative is simple, engaging, and informative…. All in all, an appealing first look at American emblems.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Knockout Games
“[T]his is Neri’s most powerful novel to date.” —The Horn Book Magazine View →
The World Series: Baseball's Biggest Stage
“Doeden has created an informational, educational, and engaging book…. Complete with photographs and World Series Results, this book is sure to be a hit with everyone who is in love with America’s Pastime.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim
“Siobhan narrates the story with great teen wit, and conveys her excitement and fear in an authentic teen voice…. [T]hemes of friendship, family, loyalty, and sacrifice will keep readers turning pages.” —Library Media Connection View →
Tear You Apart
“Cross deftly takes the all-too-familiar Disney fairy tale tropes (fair maiden, handsome prince) and turns them on their heads….A great read for fans of the television show, Once Upon A Time.” —School Library Journal View →
Every Body's Talking: What We Say without Words
“Large text and expressive full-color photographs explore the complexities of body language and how you can use your body and facial expressions to communicate more effectively.” —Library Media Connection View →
Curiosity's Mission on Mars: Exploring the Red Planet
“This book would support your STEM collection for students studying our neighboring planet, the methods of scientific discovery or the technology of space crafts.” —Library Media Connection View →
Stork's Landing
“Maya is a faithful observer of the stork who migrates from Africa to Europe each year, often stopping to rest on her kibbutz. In Tami Lehman-Wilzig’s Stork’s Landing, illustrated by Anna Shuttlewood, Maya spies a bird with a broken wing, rescues it and nurses… View →