Reviews
“This book’s friendly tone and common-sense advice suit both brand-new sitters and those who are looking to improve their skills.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I Date Dead People: Book 5
“Fans will welcome the return of Görrissen’s appealingly rounded and cheerful art… the fun, romantic, middle-school-appropriate stories are sure to circulate well.” —Booklist View →
The Loners
“Though not totally implausible, this is for fans of gritty sf dystopia, and Thomas’ whirlwind pace, painful details (‘old socks in a zip-lock freezer bag’ serve as one character’s pillow), simmering sexual content, and moments of truly shocking… View →
Mendel's Accordion
“Mendel had a simple life in a small village, and though he did not have much, he was content. He played the accordion beautifully, and people often asked him to play for them, which he was happy to do. As he travelled from village to village performing, Mendel made friends with… View →
Hannah's Way
“The inside cover of this book reads ‘After Papa loses his job during the Depression, Hannah’s family moves to rural Minnesota, where she is the only Jewish child in her class. When her teacher tries to arrange carpools for a Saturday class picnic, Hannah is upset. Her… 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 →
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 →
The Great Sheep Shenanigans
“The Great Sheep Shenanigans makes great reading for energetic youngsters.” —School Library Journal 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 →
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 →
Your Circulatory System
“An interactive text that will delight!” —NSTA View →
Freedom!: Book 1
“This will appeal to a young audience just beginning to read graphic novels.” —Library Media Connection 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Knife and the Butterfly
“This is a well-written, compelling story of the lost lives of young gang members.” —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 →
Your Digestive System
“An interactive text that will delight!” —NSTA View →
Your Skeletal System
“An interactive text that will delight!” —NSTA View →
I Want a Party!
“Ross’s energetic watercolors are full of good gags.” --The Horn Book Guide View →