Reviews
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 →
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
“A sobering glimpse at science in progress.” —Kirkus Reviews 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 →
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 →
“Will’s philosophical waxings on societal and historical changes never become didactic. Moodily atmospheric, like the cold, gray London it describes, with a gentle, nongraphic romance and a powerful revenge motif, Wignall’s teen debut presents a vampire with… View →
Ruby, Violet, Lime: Looking for Color
“This eye-catching, language-rich book offers youngsters a sensory, mind-stretching treat.” —School Library Journal View →
Free Running
“This entry in Lerner’s On the Radar: Sports series captures the adrenaline-fueled energy of runners, using bold graphics, bright colors, and short interviews to showcase professionals, demonstrate moves, and trace the origins of free running.” —Booklist View →
Brooklyn, Burning
“The question raised by all this is not whether their love will last but, rather, do their genders and sexual identities matter.” —Booklist View →
The Absolute Value of -1
“At times raw with emotion…, the story compellingly explores how teens connect with one another and how they view themselves. Many readers will relate to the feelings of isolation and lack of hope portrayed here. Edgy and gritty, Brezenoff’s YA debut reads like a cross… View →
Is the End of the World Near?: From Crackpot Predictions to Scientific Scenarios
“Attractively designed and handsomely illustrated, this informative text introduces teens to many intriguing angles on a high-interest topic that should inspire many to further explore the subject.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Jumping Jenny
“Jenny loves to jump. She is constantly jumping over cracks in the sidewalk and over fences with and without her pogo stick. Her jumping gets her in trouble in school, where she knocks over a box of caterpillars in the science room and bumps into the hot lunch cart in the… View →
“Ella, along with her parents and her stuffed animal Koofi the Kof (monkey), fly to Israel. On the plane Ella spills mango juice on Koofi. As the smiling stewardess wipes the juice off Koofi she says, ‘Eyn ba’aya. No problem,’ which becomes a refrain throughout… View →
Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist
“An important figure of myriad talents, Zitkala-Ša and her life and works are brought to needed attention here.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Elmer's Christmas
“McKee’s cheerful gouache illustrations in double-page-spread format have their usual naïve charm with flattened perspective and profile portraits of Elmer’s animal friends. Simple enough for younger preschoolers, but charming enough to please Elmer’s devoted fans View →
Say Something, Perico
“A welcome…tale of belonging and bilingualism.” —Kirkus Reviews View →