Reviews
Growing Up Gorilla: How a Zoo Baby Brought Her Family Together
“This handsomely packaged and sturdily bound volume provides an intriguing look at how a team of humans nurtured and saved a gorilla family.”—School Library Journal View →
The Key from Spain: Flory Jagoda and Her Music
“This work is a must-purchase for library collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Key from Spain: Flory Jagoda and Her Music
“This work is a must-purchase for library collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Francesco Tirelli's Ice Cream Shop
“With lighthearted illustrations and a hopeful story, this picture book translated from Hebrew offers an additional perspective on the events of World War II and the Holocaust.”―School Library Journal View →
Two for Me, One for You
“A delightful look at sharing and the problems that can result.”—School Library Journal View →
Song of the River
“. . . [A] beautiful picture book. . . .The descriptive language draws readers in and envelops them in the story.”—School Library Journal View →
“A heartwarming story of friendship and acceptance. . . .Many children will relate, empathy will be promoted, and discussions about kindness, friendliness, and respect can be easily facilitated.”—School Library Journal View →
Vote!: Women's Fight for Access to the Ballot Box
“[A] masterly summary of suffragism. . . . This thorough history deserves a place in libraries in time for the anniversary.”—School Library Journal View →
Mindfulness and Meditation: Handling Life with a Calm and Focused Mind
“Considering the range of challenges that today’s teens face, equipping them with pertinent coping skills is crucial for their future success and well-being. . . . [S]traightforward and refreshing. Recommended for purchase.”—School Library Journal View →
The Truth Is
“Ramos writes with intensity and poeticism in this fresh, painful, but ultimately optimistic coming-of-age novel. Notable for its up-to-the minute depiction of gender identity, sexual orientation, and race.”—School Library Journal View →
First Day of School (Book 5)
“The dogs’ humorous dialogue and narrative paired with slapstick, cartoonish illustrations work well in this easy reader for confident newly independent readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Encyclopedia of Grannies
“This book is a comic exploration to share with families of lighthearted grannies of all kinds.”—School Library Journal View →
Cassandra Steps Out: Book 1
“A good match for readers who enjoy stories about animals or psychic powers.”—School Library Journal View →
Hamster Sitter Wanted
“An amusing tale to engage young readers and early elementary students.”—School Library Journal Online View →
My Whirling Twirling Motor
“The story reinforces that his being overactive and impulsive is not intentional and does not make him bad. The young narrator eventually internalizes his parents’ focus on his accomplishments, rather than his challenges, and he wonders what positive things he will do… View →
The Life Heroic: How To Unleash Your Most Amazing Self
“A unique look at how to motivate middle grade students to become aware of what they can do to help their community and the world around them. Recommended for libraries with strong middle grade patronage and outreach.”—School Library Journal View →
Marie Curie: A Life of Discovery
“With a complex story structure and sophisticated science content, this addition to the canon about Curie is ideal for upper middle and high schoolers.”—School Library Journal View →
Stage Dreams
“This charming and poignant queer romance set against a Civil War–era backdrop will resonate with readers.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Crunch and Crack, Oink and Whack!: An Onomatopoeia Story
“The emphasis placed on the sounds of words and the rhythm of the language is naturally suited for reading aloud, while the content works well for elementary students learning about the parts of speech.”—School Library Journal View →
The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito
“This beautiful memoir raises thoughtful questions about what it means to be American.”—School Library Journal View →
Pembroke Welsh Corgis
“[O]ffers appealing breed profiles for younger readers . . .”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
The Unofficial Guide to Minecraft Mods
“[G]reat for beginners.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →