Reviews
Where I Belong
“The reader is drawn into Millie’s heartbreaking inner monologue as the story pointedly cultivates informed empathy for the diversity of immigrant experiences, while emphasizing the importance of humility for those who stand as allies.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Hattie and Olaf
“This is the perfect offering for readers who have graduated from the Dani books by Lagercrantz and Eriksson . . . or who resonate with Hilary McKay’s brand of bracing hilarity.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Dulcinea in the Forbidden Forest
“Profuse line and wash illustration, in a minimal palette of light oranges and browns, set the scene and capture atmosphere and personalities beautifully, from the egomaniacal witch to Dulcinea’s sweet father—whether as a human or a tree.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
The Christmas Mitzvah
“Per the straightforward text, Al ran a newsstand, pumped gas, sorted mail, shined shoes, and much more. Cheerful digital illustrations show him gamely going about the tasks . . . [A]t the end of the book, everyone whom Al had helped—’all the folks easy to dismiss in a world… View →
Cows Go Boo!
“Comical and energetic cartoon illustrations imbue all the characters with personality and make the most of the story’s slapstick humor and interrupting cows.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer
“Through realistically cartooned digital illustrations and straightforward text, readers learn how Ross’s experiences reflected these traits. Because she valued learning and had a passion for math, Ross was able to persevere.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Boardwalk Babies
“In a remarkable true story, Moss introduces Dr. Martin Couney, a doctor with a flair for showmanship who used expositions and eventually the Coney Island Boardwalk to build public trust for a new idea that could save ‘doomed to die’ premature babies: ‘warming… View →
The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
“[F]illed with happy smiles and strong kicks. . . . A splendid nonfiction picture book.”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
Anita and the Dragons
“[T]his is a creative addition to the canon of immigration narratives . . . —The Horn Book Magazine View →
Beyond: Discoveries from the Outer Reaches of Space
“[S]pectacular illustrations and awe-filled verse that portray and describe distant nebulae, black holes, exoplanets, and star clusters.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
How Do You Make a Baby?
“[T]hose seeking an uninhibited approach to the topic will welcome this book’s directness.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
“Far from romanticizing history, Weatherford is equally descriptive in explaining how a false accusation of assault brought simmering racial tensions to a violent end . . . Cooper’s illustrations (‘oil and erasure’) are the perfect partner to this history, the… View →
All's Happy That Ends Happy
“Once again, this Swedish author-illustrator duo demonstrates the rich potential of the early chapter book.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
The Inkberg Enigma
“Miro prefers to read about adventures rather than live them, but Zia’s curiosity is contagious, and he grudgingly agrees to help her investigate. Soon they are unraveling a mystery . . .”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story
“[A] symbol of survival. . . . Kusaka’s illustrations effectively focus on Sachiko’s family and the ways they used the bowl to create an orderly family life even in the midst of, and after, a devastating war.”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
All the Dear Little Animals
“This illustrated early chapter book is a darkly comedic exploration of life and death. . . .Honest and uncomfortable humor within the soft, pale vignettes and full-page and double-page-spread art captures the book’s spirit. . .”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
A Is for Another Rabbit
“‘Dynamic’ and ‘delightful,’ Bastel’s rollicking picture-book debut will be a surefire success at story hour.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Tracking Pythons: The Quest to Catch an Invasive Predator and Save an Ecosystem
“[A] nod to the affection and respect the researchers have for these reptiles . . .”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
All of a Sudden and Forever: Help and Healing after the Oklahoma City Bombing
“[A] sensitive and sober examination of the Oklahoma City bombing.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
A Girl Like Me
“[A] rallying cry for girls to reject limitations others might place on them and their dreams.”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
A Map into the World
“Culturally specific details are naturally incorporated into the text and into the textured, delicate-lined, digitally created illustrations.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
