Reviews
Animals in Fall: Preparing for Winter
“Preschool aged children will enjoy the colorful, expressive illustrations by Amanda Enright.” —Science Books & Films View →
Fall Leaves: Colorful and Crunchy
“Preschool aged children will enjoy the colorful, expressive illustrations by Amanda Enright.” —Science Books & Films View →
Jumping Jenny
“In this fun, yet meaningful, story, Jenny is a jumping maniac who, at times, jumps herself right into trouble. After several mishaps and a tirade of disapproval, Jenny decides jumping is just not worth the trouble. Depressed, she mopes about. However, an opportunity arises in the… View →
From Jazz Babies to Generation Next: The History of the American Teenager
“Readers are in for a treat as they travel through the past with this fascinating resource.” —Library Media Connection View →
“The conversational text is paired with paintings that perfectly capture the raven’s nature. Who knew birds could have so many facial expressions and disapproving postures? In his wildly colored outfits and high-heeled shoes, Robert shines amid the status quo, whether he is… View →
Duck, Death and the Tulip
“The surrealistic yet modest synthesis of collage and drawings is true to the simple elegance and poignancy of the text.” —School Library Journal View →
Exploring Leaves
“In this book the author does a nice job showing the variety of leaf shapes that can be found in our world by using images of gingkos, pines, clovers, lily pads and various other plant species.” —Science Books & Films View →
“Children will respond to Helena, a self-contained child who finds her own quiet way to respond to the noise around her.” —School Library Journal 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 →
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 →
A Fraction's Goal — Parts of a Whole
“Brightened with eye-catching color combinations, Gable’s cartoon-style illustrations express the simple mathematical ideas clearly, while his wacky critters add a good deal of humor. An upbeat introduction to fractions.” —Booklist View →
Go Easy on Energy
“Aimed at getting the youngest children to think about energy conservation, this pleasantly illustrated entry in the Planet Protectors series follows a young boy named Tyler through one day at school and home as he monitors energy use as a member of his school’s Power… View →
Made for Each Other: Book 2
“Be prepared for these titles to fly off the shelves.” —Library Media Connection 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 →
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 →
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 →
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery
“A sobering glimpse at science in progress.” —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 →