Reviews
The Great Balloon Hullaballoo
“Matsuoka’s high-spirited mixed-media art is in step with the batty humor of Bently’s couplets….Good flighty fun.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Frog Freakout
“[I]t should hop off shelves where the series has spawned fans.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Big Fix
“Sacks nicely captures the chaos of the time and place and weaves a fast-paced, action-packed tale. . . . Lots of action and low page count should propel reluctant readers along.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Upside Down Babies
“The boisterous illustrations feature cartoon animals shaded with a surprising depth of color that is quite beautiful, and the overall effect is bold and bright….This title will be popular with the storytime crowd.” —School Library Journal View →
Cold, Crunchy, Colorful: Using Our Senses
“This selection would be a wonderful tool for heightening a child’s awareness of all the sensory experiences afforded by an outing to the park or any other venue or for a fun sensory-based scavenger hunt at home on a dreary day. In any case, it’s a book that will be… View →
K-Pop: Korea's Musical Explosion
“This highly accessible text focuses on K-Pop from the 1960s to the modern day, highlighting some of the biggest artists and most influential record labels….The addition of a selected bibliography featuring several websites and blogs makes this book a great tool for students… View →
Jacked: Ford Focus ST
“This new series features teenagers from various cultural backgrounds and cities, who all have one thing in common—a love for illegal car racing…. [T]he writing is designed for struggling readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Traumatic Brain Injury: From Concussion to Coma
“A concise and well-researched exploration of mild to severe injuries of the human brain.” —School Library Journal View →
Scarlatti's Cat
“Beccia’s painterly illustrations are evocative of the time period and have muted colors, plenty of detail, and a little whimsy thrown in for good measure….A fun historical read that could be used as a segue to discussing composers and artists or read simply as an… View →
Hit and Run
“The rescue of an at-risk adolescent with light and dark sides takes center stage, but the unfolding mystery adds a dramatic subplot.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Returning to Shore
“A quiet, thoughtful story for sophisticated readers.” —Booklist View →
Jack the Castaway
“Readers will be charmed by Jack, whose flair for checklists and self-preservation is both humorous and endearing. Middle-grade readers who tend to leave their socks on the floor will surely be intrigued by a kid whose first order of business upon being shipwrecked is to do… View →
Joy in Mudville
“[A]ll the characters’ expressions and actions are perfectly suited to this very odd game. The old ball game is still great fun.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
A Matter of Souls
“©ompelling and thought provoking.” —Booklist View →
Cold, Crunchy, Colorful: Using Our Senses
“This is just one entry in the Jane Brocket’s Clever Concepts series, all of which share the same snazzy appeal.” —Booklist View →
Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil deGrasse Tyson
“This swift-moving overview of the affable astrophysicist’s career focuses on the origin and growth of his interest in space science, and also his unusual aptitude for communicating scientific ideas and discoveries to public audiences.” —Booklist View →
Chasing the Storm: Tornadoes, Meteorology, and Weather Watching
“[A] slim, attractively designed package in which the text is broken up by sidebars providing definitions, explanations and short bios as well as photographs and colorful diagrams…. A serious look at a dangerous pursuit.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The World Series: Baseball's Biggest Stage
“Endlessly fascinating and a sharing opportunity for children and adults who love the game.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Handle with Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey
“This large, square album perfectly complements primary-grade butterfly studies…. [A] valuable addition to any classroom library.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Chasing the Storm: Tornadoes, Meteorology, and Weather Watching
“Accessible text, engaging diagrams, and dynamic photographs make this a surefire hit for budding scientists and their teachers.” —Booklist View →
Preppy Fashion
“The design of each title echoes the style presented (batik patterns for boho, for instance), and the information is accessible, helpful, and should inspire kids to express themselves.” —Booklist View →
Handle with Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey
“Crisp, full-page photographs capture each impressive stage of the butterfly’s journey….This fascinating topic, rarely featured for a young audience, offers an accessible, visual delight.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
A Matter of Souls
“Shocking, informative and powerful, this volume offers spectacular literary snapshots of black history and culture.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Preppy Fashion
“The books in this series are a fun mix of fashion and self-discovery, with a little DIY thrown in for good measure…. Emphasis is placed on exploring options to find the best way to highlight the reader’s own personal style.” — View →