Reviews
Spotty, Stripy, Swirly: What Are Patterns?
“This book is a visual treat that could be used by teachers looking for ways to introduce the topic, and it will attract browsers as well. A first purchase.” —School Library Journal View →
A Secret Keeps
“This sophisticated farmyard tale is sprinkled with gentle plays on words and is sure to spark discussion about secrets of all kinds—those to keep, discover and share.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Knife and the Butterfly
“An uncompromising look at two characters most readers would otherwise look away from.” —Booklist View →
No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller
“Not only a compelling biography but also a useful addition to the literature of black history and culture.” —Booklist View →
What Are the Articles of Confederation?: And Other Questions about the Birth of the United States
“The Six Questions of American History series investigates events in our nation’s past in the same way a journalist might—through the framework of who, what, when, where, why, and how. As a result, readers uncover the past rather than memorize it.” —Booklist View →
The Twelve-Fingered Boy
“John Hornor Jacobs’s The Twelve-Fingered Boy is a thrill ride. With candy. And polydactyl, reluctantly heroic kids who go up against all odds in a world of uncontrollable superpowers and unrelenting bad guys. Exciting, suspenseful, creepy, and fun—The… View →
The Twelve-Fingered Boy
“John Hornor Jacobs conjures dark magic with The Twelve-Fingered Boy. A powerful new voice whispering out of the dark. A brilliant first YA novel!” —Jonathan Maberry, author of the acclaimed Rot and Ruin, New York Times bestselling author of… View →
Hannah's Way
“After her family moves to Minnesota so her father can look for work during the Great Depression, Hannah is the only Jewish child in her class. She’s lonely. But the opportunity to go on a picnic and meet new friends brings on anxiety for the young girl, whose obervant family… View →
Scandalous!: 50 Shocking Events You Should Know About (So You Can Impress Your Friends)
“An entertaining, insightful, and thorough guide to events that, for better or worse, have riveted the nation.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Lights Out Shabbat
“Shulimson’s first children’s book is a sweet story of a boy’s overnight visit to his grandparents’ house. It’s an unusual Friday in Georgia, for the lights go out and it snows. According to the rules of Shabbat, no light may be either turned on or off during the Sabbath, so Papa… View →
Hannah's Way
“Hannah is eager to fit into her new school. It’s the Depression, and her family has relocated from Minneapolis to rural Minnesota. She is the only Jewish girl in her class, and her family is the only Jewish family in the community. Glaser (Emma’s Poem) delves into the… View →
A Leaf Can Be . . .
“Simple and pleasing, with classroom-discussion and read-aloud appeal.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
I Date Dead People: Book 5
“The easy-to-follow black-and-white panels are drawn with a loose, expressive realism that effectively captures the plot’s droll and eerie turns.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Freedom!: Book 1
“A charming balance of cartoon and natural kitty-ness in full-color, eight-panel pages, this cat’s-eye view of life will induce purrs in feline fans everywhere.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Girl Who Owned a City: The Graphic Novel
“Just as ideologically unsettling—and patchwork—as ever, Nelson’s 1975 post-apocalyptic tale gets a noir graphic adaptation. Seeing the danger in trying to live apart after a virus kills off every adult and adolescent, Lisa organizes a growing crowd of the less-aggressive… View →
Scandalous!: 50 Shocking Events You Should Know About (So You Can Impress Your Friends)
“Catnip for scandal junkies, with a bit of historical perspective stirred in.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Leaf Can Be . . .
“Salas explores the many functions a leaf can serve with simple grace…. Dabija bathes her mixed-media scenes in a fuzzy glow, creating a welcoming environment in every spread.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Beep and Bah
“Beep’s relentless belief in his own heroism (which makes his indefatigable running commentary great fun to read aloud), combined with the comics-style framings and geeky-goofy supporting cast, should keep this story in heavy rotation.” —Publishers Weekly View →
I Want a Party!
“Ross’ scrawly lines and endearingly sloppy watercolors make this another easy-to-read, easy-to-love entry into the continuing adventures of this rascally royal.” —Booklist Online View →
“Paranormal gets a twist in this entertaining start to a new series about Kali, who alternates between being a normal 16-year-old one day and a vampirish demon hunter the next….Kali is a worthy character to follow: sarcastic and self-sufficient, but also… View →
I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur
“The rhyming text and brightly colored full-spread illustrations are definite attention grabbers and make for an entertaining read-aloud.” —Library Media Connection View →
From the Model T to Hybrid Cars: How Transportation Has Changed
“This series is a great beginning social studies unit for young learners.” —Library Media Connection View →
H.O.R.S.E.
“Christopher Myers uses intricate photo-collages to depict city landscapes while his characters come alive with brushstroke and bold color. Engaging readers young and old in the high-interest topic of sports while imparting ideals of self-confidence and resourceful creativity, this View →
