Reviews
I Know an Old Teacher
“Gammell’s lively artwork is a colorful combination of watercolor, colored pencils, pastel, and crayon framed by a mix of font sizes and colors. Assisted by conversational responses from Miss Bindley’s students, who are spying on her, the tale progresses as tails… View →
Today Is Different
“Today Is Different speaks to overcoming fears, the importance of coming together as community, and the strength derived from young people being engaged, and I highly recommend it.” —Alan Page, author, retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, and retired View →
Today Is Different
“[W]ritten with both nuance and directness by Doua Moua, and beautifully illustrated by Kim Holt, Today is Different adds to a very necessary conversation we should all be having.” —Bao Phi, author of A Different Pond View →
Today Is Different
“With simple yet poignant prose, Today Is Different fosters compassion and connection among young readers.” —Carole Boston Weatherford, author of Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre and Newbery Honor-winning book Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to… View →
Sammy Spider's First Day of School
“A welcome addition. . .” —School Library Journal View →
The Vowel Family: A Tale of Lost Letters
“Secure readers will enjoy guessing the masked words that Walker uses to tell the tale. . . Luthardt’s colorful images have an appealing, Gumby-like quality and amusing detail.” —School Library Journal View →
“These books [Beans, Potatos, and Tulips] would be extremely useful for teaching lessons on plants to primary children.” — Science Books & Films View →
Hush Harbor: Praying in Secret
“Banks’s highly stylized paintings are wonderfully expressive and amplify the deep emotion of the situation. Her palette of yellows and browns shows people who are swathed in moonlight yet avoids the dimness that night scenes sometimes have. An extensive author’s note View →
Used Any Numbers Lately?
“Youngsters will enjoy searching out the numbers in each picture and identifying how they are used. This book could easily lead to many stories from home and motivate students to look for numbers everywhere. With a wealth of possible uses in the curriculum, it has a place in… View →
Mousetraps
“. . .Maxie’s voice captures the insecurity and wish to fit in that color the adolescent years. . .” —School Library Journal View →
From Alice to Zen and Everyone in Between
“Alice’s journey from impressionable naïveté to courageous pluck is a convincing lesson on friendship and tolerance.” —School Library Journal View →
Dance of the Swan: A Story about Anna Pavlova
“Clearly written and upbeat, this sensitive portrayal will inspire young readers.” —School Library Journal View →
A Walk in the Tundra
“A visually pleasing title with plenty of clear, colorful photographs of the biome’s flora and fauna throughout the year.” —School Library Journal View →
Stars and Galaxies
“These exceptional books on astronomy take the reader far beyond the simpler intermediate series that are popular with younger readers. . . chock full of stunning photographs and illustrations. . . written clearly and concisely. . . a valuable resource for students who need… View →
Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors
“These exceptional books on astronomy take the reader far beyond the simpler intermediate series that are popular with younger readers. . . chock full of stunning photographs and illustrations. . . written clearly and concisely. . . a valuable resource for students who need… View →
The Country Artist: A Story about Beatrix Potter
“An excellent portrait . . . of a woman who was terribly restricted by her times and by her parents.” —Through the Looking Glass View →
A Style All Her Own
“Whimsical illustrations full of splashes of color give this picture book a bright and cheerful feel.” —Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Review View →
Do You Know about Fish?
“This new series is colorful, informative, and, most important, kid friendly. . . This series will captivate students and leave them wanting more.” —Library Media Connection View →
“The current installments in The Milo & Jazz Mysteries series most definitely live up to the high quality of their predecessors. . . They are fun page-turners that would make great additions to elementary school and public libraries.” —Library Media Connection View →
Benjamin and the Silver Goblet
“Flowing, textured illustrations in deep hues display the story’s drama and suspense.” —The Horn Book Guide View →