Reviews
Your Digestive System
“An interactive text that will delight!” —NSTA View →
Drowning Instinct
“A compelling study of brokenness that persists across generations and of salvation by unconventional means.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
“Constant action, lively language, and a Mahy-esque sense of whimsy carry the narrative as the mysteries unfold. Jasper’s startling ability to think on his feet will endear him to readers, as will his sister Sibilla’s authentic toddler personality, while hidden… View →
The Great Sheep Shenanigans
“The Great Sheep Shenanigans makes great reading for energetic youngsters.” —School Library Journal View →
Last Chance
“Realistic and believable with likable characters, it would be a good addition to any fiction collection for young adults.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Knife and the Butterfly
“This is a well-written, compelling story of the lost lives of young gang members.” —Library Media Connection View →
Drowning Instinct
“A testament to the author’s writing skill is the unanswered question: Was Anderson genuinely in love with Jenna or was he a sexual predator?” —Library Media Connection View →
Rooftop Cat: Book 2
“Cat lovers will enjoy seeing things from this feline’s perspective. She might be small, but she is full of personality and it shines through in the stories as well as in the colorful illustrations, laid out in eight frames per page.” —School Library Journal View →
A Secret Keeps
“Young readers will delight in the ending consisting of a twist on words, and rewarding a young child’s anticipation and discovery of keeping a secret.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Great Sheep Shenanigans
“Big-nosed, pale gray Lou is endearing even if he is the antihero. Kids will be diverted by Bently’s skillful and risible rhymes and by Matsuoka’s droll depictions of Lou’s antics, and they’ll wolf this one down.” —The Bulletin of the Center… View →
I Want a Party!
“Ross’s energetic watercolors are full of good gags.” --The Horn Book Guide View →
Catch & Release
“This is a powerful, can’t-stop-reading tale of when the life you intended is not the one you have, and that is especially wrenching when you are 17.” —Library Media Connection View →
Freedom!: Book 1
“This will appeal to a young audience just beginning to read graphic novels.” —Library Media Connection View →
Documents of Freedom: A Look at the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution
“This new government series is a real winner. It is easy enough for a second grader to understand the concepts, but complete enough for a fourth grader to learn a lot from the text.” —Library Media Connection View →
No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller
“A storytelling quality, as well as short pieces of history on each page, will make this appealing to anyone looking to know more about the Civil Rights era.” —Library Media Connection View →
Can You Tell a Gecko from a Salamander?
“Each book in this exciting new series takes two similar animals and does an exceptional job of comparing and contrasting their features and lives…. This series is a wonderful way to capture the attention of the young scientist.” —Library Media Connection View →
I Am So Strong
“Children will enjoy the predictable question and answer pattern, brightly colored illustrations, and humorous ending. This book, translated from the original French, would be a perfect read-aloud choice.” —Library Media Connection View →
You Can Run
“The fast pace and good girl/not-so-bad-boy relationship dynamic make this novel a strong pick for reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles
“Textured illustrations reflect the tale’s holiday-themed warmth.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Kill Me Softly
“This modern fairy-tale mash-up will appeal to fans of urban fantasy and is a solid choice for any collection.” —School Library Journal View →
Your Circulatory System
“An interactive text that will delight!” —NSTA View →
In Search of the Fog Zombie: A Mystery about Matter
“These books are a fun way to teach basic science, and they are particularly good for readers who struggle with gleaning information from wordy textbooks…. Imagine a Scooby-Doo episode with Velma in charge and you get the feel for this brainy way to solve a mystery.”… View →
Fall Mixed Up
“Illustrations rendered in warm colors capture the silliness of the brief text. Kids will have fun following the final instructions to ‘Go back and find all the / things that aren’t right.’” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“Like Richard Scarry’s work, there are miniature narratives to be uncovered on every page.” —Publishers Weekly View →