Reviews
Plastic, Ahoy!: Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
“Newman does a solid job of walking readers through the trio of studies in an orderly fashion, and plenty of color photographs convey a sense of ship life for readers more drawn to the adventure than the science.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Rainy, Sunny, Blowy, Snowy: What Are Seasons?
“The sprightly text combined with the outstanding photographs make this an excellent choice for the youngest nonfiction fans.” —School Library Journal View →
Every Body's Talking: What We Say without Words
“Count on readers sharing this book with friends and postulating exactly who among their acquaintance ‘always does that.’” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
From Plastic to Soccer Ball
“Colorful page design, large type, and clear photos make the series an attractive choice for young readers.” —Booklist View →
Rebel Wilson: From Stand-Up Laughs to Box-Office Smash
“The peppy design contains short boxes of text and lots of color photographs of the star…. Many girls will be inspired by the fact that Wilson is a triple threat—writer, actor, singer—and that she seems to be sure of herself, no matter her size.” —Booklist View →
“Although the theme of ordinal numbers is prominent, young readers will not feel overly instructed; Melmon’s endearing mice, created with soft watercolor and pencil, are enough to carry the story.” —School Library Journal View →
Knockout Games
“[T]he author’s meaty ideas and exciting action sequences blend together perfectly. . . . Harsh and relentless, a tough but worthy read.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Fat & Bones: And Other Stories
“Tonally these read a bit like folk or fairy tales, but the edges are sharp; the dark, ink-blotted design and pen-and-ink art make this an object to admire as well as read. Strange and strangely compelling, this is one of those books that needs the right reader—who will eat it… View →
The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim
“The promising ‘Story of Owen’ is a clever first step in the career of a novelist who, like her troubadour heroine, has many more songs to sing.” —The New York Times Book Review View →
My Zombie Hamster
“Think Shaun of the Dead for a middle-school crowd.” —Publishers Weekly View →
The Shadow Prince
“[A] smoking-hot romance and plenty of unresolved plot threads should be enough to keep readers looking out for the next installment.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Mumbet's Declaration of Independence
“The case is fascinating, emphasizing the destructive irony at the heart of the birth of America and making Mumbet an active and savvy architect of her own release, and this is likely to spur much discussion.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Pranks and Attacks!: Book 1
“The panels are appealing to the eye, with crisp, energetic illustrations and vivid colors. A light, entertaining series for most graphic novel collections.” —School Library Journal View →
Logan Lerman: The Perks of Being an Action Star
“[G]ood tools for instruction and practice with identifying informational text features.” —School Library Journal View →
Elmer and the Whales
“The writing flows and is a great complement to the vivid spreads. This book is appealing to Elmer’s fans or as a first introduction to this endearing character.” —School Library Journal View →
The Littlest Levine
“This is a wonderful story about the importance of being the youngest in the family during the holiday of Passover. The Littlest Levine not only shows the importance of family and traditions but the gift of helping each other out.” — View →
Mumbet's Declaration of Independence
“Woelfle keeps the spotlight on Mumbet and brings her to life as a strong, smart person. Using a vibrant acrylic palette, Delinois highlights the brilliant greens and blues of the Berkshires setting and allows the light to play on Mumbet’s face to show both her humor and… View →
A Matter of Souls
“These are ugly truths exposed, brought to life with an immediacy that breaks through the gauzy filters of history. Teachers looking for a YA complement to Richard Wright will find the multiple characters’ stories here both useful and bracing.” —The Bulletin of the… View →
The Patchwork Torah
“Soft color paintings with beautifully rendered facial expressions enhance the artistry of the whole; idea, text, and illustrations perfectly merge into a special reading experience.” — AJL Reviews View →
The Whispering Town
“The spare storytelling style is perfectly matched with the sophisticated yet accessible illustrations, composed of black lines, fields of digital color, and scratchy pen details . . . This is a notable early introduction to the Danish resistance that deserves wide… View →
“Clever and fun.” —Booklist View →
Mitzi's Mitzvah
“A sweet board book, age-appropriate for the youngest listener, introduces an adorable dog who is searching for her role while visiting a nursing home with her family. The adventure begins with a happy, excited dog looking out the back window of the family car. As the family… View →
Mumbet's Declaration of Independence
“Delinois’ minimalist but highly evocative acrylic illustrations add depth to the sensitive, inspiring text. A great addition to picture-book collections of American history.” —Booklist View →
My Amazing Dinosaur: Book 2
“The illustrations are attractive and vivid, with a text layout that is intuitive to follow. . . . Kids will likely gravitate toward this series and appreciate a story about bullying and friendship that is different from traditional school tales.” —School Library Journal View →