Reviews
Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton
“Recommended for history, sports, and biography collections looking for excellent picture books that ably diversify their offerings for this age group.” —School Library Journal View →
Votes of Confidence, 3rd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
“A masterful overview of the history and mechanics of US elections, Jeff Fleischer’s Votes of Confidence is a citizen’s guide to participating in the democratic process.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Happy Passover, Edie Rose!
“Friendship and community building are welcome themes in this Passover tale.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets
“The strength of this collection comes from the authors admitting their mistakes and going on to explain the value of the resulting learning opportunities. A gentle reminder of the stepping stones making up the path to growth, discovery, and creativity.”—starred, Booklist View →
Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea
“Newman ably explains the concept of flagship species—animals that “grab people’s attention and make them care about protecting the environment.” Her feel-good account includes photos and quotations from local fishers and young people, as well as plenty of… View →
Here Goes Nothing
“Readers will root for high schooler Beatrice to get out of her own way and find happiness in this entertaining reimagining of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. . . Knowledge of Shakespeare isn’t necessary to appreciate this drama-filled enemies-to-lovers… View →
And, Too, the Fox
“The wonder and reverence conveyed through the text and the fluidity of the illustrations result in a smooth and calming experience that will leave readers awed at the beauty of nature. A grounded yet ethereal blend of verse and vulpine sentiments.”—starred, Kirkus… View →
Communication through the Ages: From Speech to Smartphones
“This exploration of communication celebrates human innovation across history and provides readers with a solid context for modern-day communication.”—Booklist View →
A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds
“Each chapter opens with a full page, gorgeously rendered illustration of a plant in all its glory, set against a sepia-toned background that evokes a well-used, old-fashioned guidebook, and captioned photos throughout bring added appeal. While the organization makes this eminently View →
Charley and Seymour's Hanukkah Miracle
“This is a warm story of friendship, creativity and having fun no matter the circumstances, this is a wonderful Hanukkah story that not only tells the story of the holiday, but centers the theme of friendship . . . This is a great read! Reviewer Rating: 5”… View →
Good Game: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Being a Good Sport
“Using this book with children before engaging in any type of competition allows for a discussion on how to play fair, follow the rules, and be kind-three things young children struggle with when playing games . . . Young readers will enjoy seeing familiar characters from the… View →
A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds
“Beautiful color photographs and drawings throughout the book make the plants easy to identify and bring their use throughout history into vivid focus. A memorable, enjoyable reference book, A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants combines often gruesome historical… View →
Civic Minded: What Everyone Should Know about the US Government
“Blending an encyclopedic scope with charismatic prose, Civic Minded is an essential handbook for understanding America’s government programs.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Mami King: How Ma Mon Luk Found Love, Riches, and the Perfect Bowl of Soup
“A captivating story of love, determination, and the power of following one’s passion . . . this book exemplifies the human spirit and is perfect for readers from first grade up.”—School Library Journal View →
The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets
“An engaging, emotionally honest collection of poetry that offers children a comforting glimpse of adults and their imperfections . . . This accessible, well-tuned collection of poetry will reassure and delight young readers in equal measure.”—School Library Journal View →
A Rainy Dragon Day
https://mykidsreadtheworld.wordpress.com/2024/09/15/july-august-2024-new-releases/ It’s been rainy here for the past few days, so when my girls saw A Rainy Dragon Day featuring a rainy day and a dragon they were intrigued. A Rainy Dragon… View →
Saltwater Boy
“A beautiful, moving debut for sophisticated readers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“The author makes the introductions in this tongue-in-cheek, wild ride of a picture book about remarkable children—some of them fantastical, others closer to reality than you think. Each child receives a detailed spread with multiple illustrations regarding their special talents… View →
Make a Little Wave
“This realistic portrayal of a kid who goes full steam ahead with her passion is a relatable, engaging, if sometimes frustrating, read that captures the hard-headedness of an eighth grader and provides nuance and growth for the burgeoning activist.”—Booklist View →
Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: A Kimchi Mystery
“Based on Korean author and illustrator Choi’s relationship with her own grandmother, the story’s playful drawings and writing create a fun, lighthearted feel. The gentle pastel illustrations capture Halmoni’s quirky personality through her facial expressions and… View →
Indigenous Cultures Today: Protecting Native Families and Practicing Cultural Traditions
“The language is clear and concise, doesn’t sugarcoat events, and presents information not generally available for this age group.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Doll Test: Choosing Equality
“This powerful picture book effectively documents the research that validated the substantial damage to generations of students wrought by segregationist, separate-but equal education policies . . . Suitable for kids, but deserving of a much wider audience, award winners… View →
Civic Minded: What Everyone Should Know about the US Government
“This even-handed book provides the reader an easy-to comprehend text supported by robust, thorough back matter. A strong choice for public and school libraries any time, but particularly during an election year.”—Booklist View →
Borrowing Basics: A Teen Guide to Credit and Debt
“Teens will learn how to manage credit cards and other forms of debt in this practical book from the Fund Your Future series.”—Booklist View →