Reviews
Beyoncé and Whitney Houston: Voices of a Generation
“Featuring bright photographs, colorful layouts, and energetic, informative text, this well-organized and information-dense book will help readers better understand how artists from different generations help evolve specific styles of music . . . Readers eager to learn more about… View →
Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: A Kimchi Mystery
“Choi’s imaginative Keo offers a well-reasoned foil to the actions of “slippery, spicy, and tingly as kimchi” Halmoni, while acrylic and colored pencil illustrations, finished digitally, depict the family activities in warm hues and imagined fantastical events in… View →
Baila the Klopper
“Bright, colorful illustrations depict a small town and its lively inhabitants. An author’s note provides further information about the klopper’s significance and includes photographs of small-town Europe during the early 1900s.” —Jewish Book Council View →
Rats to the Rescue: The Unlikely Heroes Making Cambodia Safe
“This would be a great addition to a unit on animal helpers or world geography for elementary school classrooms. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
The Rule of Three
“The author’s willingness to tackle difficult topics with thoughtfulness and compassion makes this compelling novel a must-read. Readers will connect to Wyatt’s strife and journey of self-discovery. This book belongs in all middle school libraries; it deftly discusses… View →
Bo y el matón de la escuela (Bo and the School Bully)
“A fun Spanish-language chapter book series . . . includes relatable characters and stories and is a solid selection for school and public libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I've Met — So Far!
“If you haven’t come across Clotilde Perrin’s books before, and even if you have, the gorgeousness of her stylish, detailed illustrations and limitless extent of her imagination in this book, is stunning.”—Love Reading 4 Kids View →
The Brighter I Shine
“An Armenian child of refugees muses on ancestral stories as vehicles of connection and identity in this moving picture book.”—starred, Foreword Reviews View →
The Mailbox Tree
“. . . [T]he climactic scenes should motivate eco-minded readers to plant their own gifts for a hopefully less dystopic future.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
The Outstanding Octokey
“Good reading for the chapter book crowd, who will enjoy the fast-paced fun in this new series.”—School Library Journal View →
Can I Sit in the Middle?
“Strasser’s droll text and cartoons make for a humorous, self-referential read-aloud.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Miri's Moving Day
“A sweet story of a family blending traditions.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Good Game: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Being a Good Sport
“A winner for young sports and games enthusiasts.”—Booklist View →
A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds
“Promising “myth, mayhem, and murder,” this diabolical botanical guide delivers on all fronts . . . Deliciously macabre and almost conspiratorial in tone, Hirsch’s coverage is nicely rounded, pulling in traditional uses of many of these plants, some of which have… View →
I Fuel: How Energy Powers Our Busy World
“Schmitt uses simple language to describe, step by step, how fossil fuels are formed, extracted, refined, and put to use in the production of both energy and various chemical and plastic goods.”—Booklist View →
Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: A Kimchi Mystery
“This book promotes diversity and teaches about the Korean culture. It would be perfect for teachers looking to discuss cultural differences and have children share about their favorite dishes. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Rebecca's Prayer for President Lincoln
“A must-read. . . Straightforward and thought-provoking, readers will understand the historical events easily. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton
“Perfect Match will be an enjoyable and effective catalyst for discussion for any sports-loving family and/or in first- to fourth-grade classrooms discussing antisemitism, racism, friendship, teamwork, or the history of the twentieth century.” —Sydney Taylor… View →
How Voting and Elections Work
“This is a great way to not only introduce children to how our democracy works, but get them engaged in the civic process early. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Violin of Hope
“A very touching story of light overcoming darkness, made even more powerful by the fact that it is based in truth. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
Make a Little Wave
“Via empathetic depictions of her actions—through which Sav makes more than a little wave—O’Malley Cerra (Just a Drop of Water) illustrates how diplomacy and team-building get the job done.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Being Safe Online: A First Look
“The content and text in these books are both brief and simple and are supported by cheerful photos of children and adults. Child narrators explain how they fulfill each value.”—Booklist View →
Starlight Symphony
“The clever concept of comparing the natural world to an orchestra works beautifully, offering both an introduction to animal communication and a range of musical instruments. . . A pleasing and playful performance with something for everyone to applaud.”—starred,… View →