Reviews
Starlight Symphony
“Children are likely to enjoy this musical perspective of animals and their sounds. Teachers may find this book a unique addition to a unit on animals or even music. In addition, this title provides examples of onomatopoeia of animal sounds, which could be helpful in a writing… View →
Beach Day: Book 18
“Beach Day is a fun book for young readers to help build reading confidence. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Talking about Illness: A Sesame Street ® Resource
“The Sesame Street characters coupled with bright photographs help caregivers and educators teach the concepts of empathy and kindness when someone is ill. . . a beautiful resource is perfect for any early childhood center or home. Reviewer Rating:… View →
Call the Bee Doctor!: How Science Is Saving Honey Bees
“The text goes beyond introductory information about the bees and moves deeper into examining their plight and how scientists worked to save them. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Defending Nature: How the US Military Protects Threatened and Endangered Species
“Every science and social studies classroom would benefit from having this book in their library. Teens and adults of all ages will gain valuable knowledge and insights on conservation, biodiversity, adaptations, and habitat preservation. Reviewer Rating:… View →
Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA's First Black Superstar
“An inviting way to teach readers about a lesser-known basketball superstar. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
A Mother Is a House
“An eye-catching, neon-highlighted tribute to mums and all the endless ways they support their children.”—The Guardian View →
The Rule of Three
“This book deals with heavy topics incredibly well. Children deal with microaggressions and systemic racism regularly. The author brings these up naturally in the story and purposefully shows their impact. . . The book would be excellent in schools to stimulate conversation with… View →
The Marvelous Moleon
“Told with playfulness and illustrated comedically, the story is filled with fun and will be appreciated by young readers. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Passover on Everest
“Orback’s drawings, which combine the feel of documentary photographs with a comics-style digital effect, capture both the grandeur of the setting and the deep human connections that define the holiday.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Ellis Island Passover
“The book is as much about the importance of family stories as it is about Passover, underscoring how personal narratives can deepen and sustain heritage.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Dancehall Rebel
“Mentions of real singers, video games, and other pop culture make the story feel even more relevant, and the author is skilled at creating realistic and complex characters of all ages.”—School Library Journal View →
The Girl Who Couldn't Lie
“With the humor and pain that accompanies forced truth-telling, this book explores deeper familial, friendship, self-care, and cultural issues in a fun page-turner.”—School Library Journal View →
Ellis Island Passover
“Recommended. This is a part of history that needs to be shared.”—School Library Journal View →
Calm Your Roar Like a Dinosaur: How to Relax Muscle by Muscle
“Joseph’s big-eyed, sweet-faced dinos are downright adorable, depicted in vibrant hues, while the text is buoyant and easy to follow. Backmatter on the Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique follows, with a reader’s note that will help adults guide young children in… View →
Happy Passover, Edie Rose!
“Children will learn about the Passover seder while observing a young girl organize a memorable day for a beloved neighbor and friend.” —School Library Journal View →
I'm a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods
“Perfect for young marine biologists, this title uses humor and fascinating facts to capture the imagination and remind readers that new discoveries are being made every day.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People
“A stunningly beautiful book that tells the story of destruction, devastation, and resilience, of both the human and natural world. . . The artwork tells the story in dramatic, compelling, and beautiful ways. Together, text and art will engage readers from the first… View →
The Tumbling Tigerdillo
“A unique and magical tale, perfect for any library collection.”—School Library Journal View →
Meet Yuxisaurus: A Graphic Guide
“This series combines the allure of dinosaurs and appeal of graphic novels for double the impact. Each title features a dinosaur that may be unknown even to dedicated fans of all things Mesozoic.”—School Library Journal View →
Second Strike: Book 2
“Readers will find themselves enraptured by the tale and will await the next installment with strong anticipation. This ongoing series will bring graphic novel readers a great delight. Young heroes and aliens always work well together.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Page Turner Project
“Each of the Secret Kindness Society’s projects are connected with a true inspiring story of kids helping others, outlined at the conclusion of each book. Full-color-illustrations on each spread complement the simple sentence structure and relatable problems Ari faces in each View →