Reviews
Clem and Crab
“This sweet, feel-good tale about a can-do kid is in tune with its audience.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Flash and Gleam: Light in Our World
“[S]uccessfully depicts both scientific and cultural experiences in impressive variety and connections. A ray of light, both illuminating and beautiful.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Pop Flies, Robo-Pets, and Other Disasters
“An engaging, sports-focused, family-driven Japanese spin on the new-kid-in-school narrative.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Where Have All the Bees Gone?: Pollinators in Crisis
“Accessible and concise . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Theodosia Burr: Teen Eyewitness to the Founding of the New Nation
“Crisp, clear, and engaging.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Deadening: Book 1
“. . . [A] fun premise . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Letter to Pluto
“A fun and fanciful exploration of life in the future.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Sparky Helps Mary Make Friends
“A doggone encouraging manual.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Girl Like Me
“A book to inspire the next diverse generation of girls to keep working toward breaking glass ceilings . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Mrs. Paddington and the Silver Mousetraps: A Hair-Raising History of Women's Hairstyles in 18th-century London
“Readers will likely either be laughing like the commoners on the street or shaking their heads in disbelief . . . .Cox’s illustrations ably capture the whimsy and creativity of the hairstyles while poking gentle fun at the same time.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
All of a Sudden and Forever: Help and Healing after the Oklahoma City Bombing
“An affecting story of loss . . .”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Red Menace
“Readers will root for the protagonist as hard as he roots for his Yankees.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
It's MY Sausage
“Humorous, action-packed pictures combine with terse text to create an engaging cautionary tale about greed.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Daisy the Digger
“A sweet lesson in appreciating who we are rather than focusing on what we are not.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
On a Snow-Melting Day: Seeking Signs of Spring
“©lever, thoughtful, and engaging.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Where's My Stuff? 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide
“Sensible information well organized and presented.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Courage of Elfina
“A deceptively short read that casts needed light on a dark and dehumanizing practice.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Barnyard Bubbe's Hanukkah
“Overall, a sweet, secular book for Hanukkah. Formulaic but fun.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Baby's Blessings
“Overall, this book would make a wonderful gift for a Jewish family welcoming a new addition, as it certainly conveys the excitement and joy of having a little one in the house. A sweet celebration of a baby, full of Jewish tradition.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Body 2.0: The Engineering Revolution in Medicine
“Hot and heady: an enticing calling card for researchers of tomorrow.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
You Do You: Figuring Out Your Body, Dating, and Sexuality
“An affirming, up-to-date book for teens that encourages smart, informed decision-making about their own bodies.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Whale of a Tale
“Kimmel employs modern syntax and references, matching the breakneck pace of the action. Sam and Scarlett are resourceful and wise beyond their years as they deal with an exasperating and stubborn Jonah. Stevanovic’s manga-inflected, grayscale illustrations feel both ancient… View →
Walk Till You Disappear
“A survival story about a wounded boy who is lost and injured in the Arizona desert in 1872. A twist on the usual captivity Western, the story of young Miguel Abrano begins with the usual Native American clichés. Raised on a horse ranch in Arizona, young Miguel is a devout Hispanic View →