Reviews
Free Running
“The titles in the dance subset are distinctive and will be popular due to recent television programs. Free Running and Street Soccer also stand out as sure hits.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Exploring Space Robots
“These titles cover their topics in broad strokes and crank up the general interest level with a relatively large photo or (more often) a dramatic artist’s rendition on every page.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Put Wedges to the Test
“The texts provide clear explanations and the experiments add a significant degree of interest. The color photographs are crisp and clear, as are the diagrams.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Investigating Heat
“This series is well organized and written in clear, concise language.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
“Fans of adult-oriented urban fantasy should enjoy this as much as teens looking for a contemporary Buffy.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Spielman’s language in this book soars, even poetic when describing what Marceau could do through mime. And the art is outstanding, very expressive and using the page space gorgeously through color, placement, and design. Gauthier fits the palette to the prose, making for a very… View →
The Knife and the Butterfly
“Like Ashley Hope Pérez, I have been a teacher in inner-city Houston and a writer of young adult fiction. I am in a perfect position to watch in awe as she completely nails our students’ experiences in her harrowing, heart-rending, and ultimately hopeful The… View →
Iceberg, Right Ahead!: The Tragedy of the Titanic
“An attractive, solid entry on a disaster that continues to fascinate.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Lily Renée, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer
“With this graphic biography, Robbins, who has worked hard to bring attention to women cartoonists, offers a Holocaust survivor story that few will find familiar.” —Booklist View →
Duck, Death and the Tulip
“Erlbruch’s text, in Chidgey’s translation, offers plenty to talk about, with touches of gentle humor as well as some briskly summarized views of the afterlife. His illustrations likewise repay careful attention despite their apparent simplicity. Created primarily in… View →
My Boyfriend Bites: Book 3
“Jolley’s story has just the right blend of humor and girl power, and Martinez’s art combines horror thrills with cute boys, while staying firmly middle-school appropriate.” —Booklist View →
Tricky Coyote Tales: Book 1
“In these interactive stories, young readers can choose certain actions for Coyote that will lead to different outcomes—some good, some bad, all fun.” —Booklist View →
Duck, Death and the Tulip
“Erlbruch does not offer readers explanation or comfort; instead, he uses his considerable artistic power to probe death’s mystery.” —Publishers Weekly View →
“Far more visually arresting is ‘Marcel Marceau: Master of Mime,’ which showcases the atmospheric mixed media artwork of Manon Gauthier, a finalist for the Governor General of Canada Awards, the Canadian equivalent of the Caldecott for illustrators. While the art and… View →
Lily Renée, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer
“Renowned comics historian Robbins pens this biography of Lily Renée, an artist who was one of only a few women to work in the comic book industry in the 1940s.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Seaside Shenanigans
“In a story brimming with goofy humor, Monroe fills her watercolor pages with intricate ink details, zeroing in on each of Chico’s meticulous repairs. A sort of Bob the Builder meets Sherlock Holmes, Chico combines smarts with an upbeat can-do attitude.”… View →
Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word?
“In this latest addition to the eye-catching, feline-filled cartoon series, comical pictures and brief text demonstrate that compound words come in many forms and lengths. Cleary concludes with a reminder that though these words are often longer, decoding them is easily done by… View →
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Seaside Shenanigans
“This quirky, over-the-top tale will amuse children with its random silliness and fun seaside setting…. Detailed full-color line drawings invite readers to pore over the scenes for humorous touches.” —School Library Journal View →
Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast
“There is a lovely, little ingenious twist at the end that made me smile as they solved the dilemma of finding friends to share their special breakfast. This is an excellent story that any parent or caretaker can use to begin a child’s religious education or simply read for… View →
What to Expect When You're Expecting Joeys: A Guide for Marsupial Parents (and Curious Kids)
“If marsupial mamas-to-be were literate, they’d appreciate this guide to the birth and care of their joeys…. Each question is answered with a blend of humor and factual information, and children will be able to discern, then empathize with, the mother’s concern… View →
Talia and the Rude Vegetables
“Grandmother sent Talia to the garden to gather root vegetables, for ‘a delicious stew to welcome the New Year.’ Talia, who ‘had never done much gardening,’ wondered how a vegetable could be rude. The language is wonderful, the humor just right, and Talia’s… View →
Is the End of the World Near?: From Crackpot Predictions to Scientific Scenarios
“Intriguingly disquieting reading.” —School Library Journal View →
I Want a Party!
“The whimsy and simple story line will appeal to young children.” —School Library Journal View →
I Am So Strong
“Ramos’s amazingly expressive characters show at first glance how each creature is feeling. The well-crafted illustrations make the book worth purchasing.” —School Library Journal View →