Reviews
I Am So Strong
“The only disappointment is that the book is over so soon. Better read it again.” —starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist
“Drawing from semiautobiographical stories that Zitkala-Sa wrote for the Atlantic Monthly in the early 1900s, Capaldi and Pearce eloquently describe her experience at a Quaker boarding school, where she laments the loss of her culture, but also develops passions for violin and… View →
When I Woke Up I Was a Hippopotamus
“MacRae’s (Baby Pie) verse gets a good boost from Collins (Doodleday), who manages the boy’s transformations and accompanying chaos in sprawling, detailed watercolor cartoons that evince a firm but funny hand. Readers should especially appreciate how… View →
Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast
“The book charmingly teaches a lesson about a holiday and its observance, and is appropriate for religious education as well as family reading time.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Fall Mixed Up
“With giddy abandon, Cameron’s (A Day with No Crayons) bustling, mixed-media artwork has fun with this story’s gleefully wacky premise….Even observant kids may not pick up on all of the art’s switcheroos on the first read, and will gladly follow… View →
Talia and the Rude Vegetables
“This laugh-out-loud title keeps the little jokes coming.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Jumping Jenny
“There is something about a book that makes us laugh and think at the same time! Jumping Jenny is one of those both engaging and thoughtful.” — Working Mother View →
The Look Book: 50 Iconic Beauties and How to Achieve Their Signature Styles
“[T]he best part of this book is the introduction to iconic faces young people may have never seen before.”—Booklist View →
Escape from Planet Yastol
“A quick pace—punctuated with the siblings’ spats, creatures with polka dots, slavers, deserts, bird droppings and Josh’s frequent references to his original story—moves this volume along nicely. Every time Josh faces a new villain or challenging environment, he wishes… View →
Fall Mixed Up
“A true celebration of fall certain to be a winner with teachers and children alike; here’s hoping that the rest of the seasons will follow.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
In Trouble
“Valuable insight into a time when abortions were illegal and pregnant teenagers were hidden away instead of filmed for a reality TV show.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
In Trouble
“In Trouble is a book filled with surprises and mystery that readers won’t be able to put down until the very last page.” —SLJTeen View →
Warduff and the Corncob Caper
“Debut author Head has a fine sense of visual comedy. His bold black outlines and graphic environments’ geometric shapes establish a mock noir mood, and his cast has an endearing air of eager anxiety crossed with cluelessness—bringing to mind a cross between Sandra Boynton… View →
Brooklyn, Burning
“For readers with little use for labels, it’s an intimate yet wonderfully open rock ‘n’ roll love story.” —Publishers Weekly View →
The Lonely Beast
“The Beast has a shaggy charm, and his story could even stir up a discussion about the interplay between acceptance and tribalism.” —Publishers Weekly View →
I Love Him to Pieces: Book 1
“Görrissen captures the personalities of the characters in body language and facial expressions, revealing far more about what they’re thinking and feeling than is provided in the dialogue alone. This is a strong beginning to a series of short teen romances that will later… View →
Sarah Emma Edmonds Was a Great Pretender: The True Story of a Civil War Spy
“Oldroyd makes effective use of broad, rough-hewn brush strokes, particularly in creating an impressionistic background that frequently allows a detailed illustration of Sarah to take center stage.” —The Horn Book Magazine View →
Made for Each Other: Book 2
“This series, with the flashy titles (each extended with a sequence of several funny subtitles), eye-catching covers, and popular themes, will easily attract readers; happily, they will be rewarded with sturdy plots and clever takes on human/monster love.” —The… View →
Seven Wonders of the Rocky Planets and Their Moons
“Highlighting such not-to-be-missed features as Mars’s Olympus Mons, the wild gyrations of the Sun as seen from Mercury, and even the unique (so far!) presence of life on Earth, this stimulating and heavily illustrated guide to the inner planets guarantees a terrific start to View →
Made for Each Other: Book 2
“Written with humor and a fast pace, this book should have wide appeal, especially among fans of ‘Twilight’ and other supernatural romances.” —School Library Journal View →
When I Woke Up I Was a Hippopotamus
“Collins’ artwork serves as an immediate draw to this rambunctious tale of a comically shape-shifting young boy. Energetic illustrations, laden with emotional expressiveness, chronicle the various creatures and things into which the boy morphs, reflecting his changing moods… View →
Investigating Electricity
“This series would be a great addition to any classroom science library or teacher resource room.” —NSTA View →
Investigating Light
“This series would be a great addition to any classroom science library or teacher resource room.” —NSTA View →
The Secret of the Skeleton Key
“This intriguing tale has vivid characters and such a tantalizing cliffhanger that the readers won’t be able to resist cracking the next Code Busters.” —Kirkus Reviews View →