Reviews
Fall Pumpkins: Orange and Plump
“The illustrations are very colorful and showcase the fall foliage, tractors, scarecrows, and other symbols of fall. There are also illustrations of children helping each other with planting, watering, and examining how the seeds grow to become flowers and then pumpkins….… View →
Fall Apples: Crisp and Juicy
“This picture book features child friendly text that is appropriate for grades K-3. Preschool aged children will enjoy looking at the pictures and having it read to them.” —Science Books & Films View →
The Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits: Depression and Wartime Fashions from the 1930s to the 1950s
“The book’s sharp, bold, rather tidy design features eye-catching art from the period.” —Booklist View →
Fall Leaves: Colorful and Crunchy
“Preschool aged children will enjoy the colorful, expressive illustrations by Amanda Enright.” —Science Books & Films View →
Animals in Fall: Preparing for Winter
“Preschool aged children will enjoy the colorful, expressive illustrations by Amanda Enright.” —Science Books & Films View →
From Marbles to Video Games: How Toys Have Changed
“As long as toy aisles in department stores retain their ability to dazzle, kids will be curious—and, let’s face it, amused—by the toys of their parents and grandparents. This volume in the Comparing Past and Present series makes fine use out of blazingly bright pages and the 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 →
Elmer's Christmas
“Elmer the patchwork elephant leads his fellow elephants on a walk through the jungle and into the snow to pick out a Christmas tree. At home, the elephants hang decorations and excitedly place presents underneath the tree. Finally, Papa Red, a bearded elephant Santa, arrives and… View →
“The author looks to a Sephardic legend for this well-written story about a Spanish converso (secret Jew) who cleverly enables his secret community of Jews to hear the sound of the shofar at Rosh Hashanah. Set in Barcelona, during the Spanish Inquisition, Ms. Greene… View →
Talia and the Rude Vegetables
“Kar-Ben Publishing, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, has released three delightful books for young readers who want to learn more about the upcoming High Holidays. Both Rosh Hashana and Sukkot are represented in the offerings, and they will brighten up and holiday… View →
Gun Control: Preventing Violence or Crushing Constitutional Rights?
“In the USA Today’s Debate: Voices and Perspectives series, hot topics are sure to invite passionate discussion on all sides, especially since the arguments pro and con are rooted in today’s headlines even as they hearken back to the… View →
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery
“Notable for clarity, directness, and simplicity of writing and design alike, this volume, both handsome and fascinating, begins with the hunt for the frogs’ killer and ends with the urgent need to create a safe environment for their return to the wild.”… View →
What to Expect When You're Expecting Joeys: A Guide for Marsupial Parents (and Curious Kids)
“This companion to What to Expect When You’re Expecting Larvae (2011) is enormously appealing, an offbeat approach to learning about the natural world that targets exactly the stage young readers most want to know about.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Ghost Diamond!
“Watch out Cam Jansen, there’s a new sleuth in town.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
You Will Call Me Drog
“There is nothing else out there quite like this, and Cowing shifts fluidly from sensitive drama to startling violence to high comedy…. A unique look at speaking your mind.” —Booklist View →
Fish You Were Here: Book 4
“Venable and Yue have concocted another winning entry in the cute Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye series.” —Booklist View →
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery
“A sobering glimpse at science in progress.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Say Something, Perico
“Rébora’s naïf paintings are bright, friendly, and relaxed, but there’s an undeniable sadness to the story, too, particularly when the adults call Perico ‘silly’ or ‘dumb’ for his inability to speak English, as well as scenes in which he… View →
Freshman: Tales of 9th Grade Obsessions, Revelations, and Other Nonsense
“A comforting read for the young and a nostalgic look back for those who have already sailed these hormone-perturbed waters.”—Booklist View →
Mallory's Super Sleepover
http://lollipopscottage.blogspot.com/2011/08/books-with-cookies-and-milk-35.html Books With Cookies And Milk (35) Mallory’s Super Sleepover Written by: Laurie Friedman Illustrated by: Jennifer Kalis Mallory wants to celebrate… View →
“It’s an unexpected way to argue for accepting people as they are, but Bobby’s decision is his own, and Bansch’s sympathies are clear.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Book Five: The Parting
“This short book manages to be full of action and enthralling—if occasionally creepy—images…. A worthwhile entry in the fantasy adventure comic field.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Tricky Coyote Tales: Book 1
“The story immersion, great art, and blend of prose and comics will attract even reluctant readers to lose themselves in a book.” —Publishers Weekly View →