Reviews
Sonia Sotomayor: First Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court Justice
“Simply and attractively designed, the book is illustrated with color snapshots and posed photos of Sotomayor, her family, the schools she attended, and other people and places mentioned in the text. . . . A good starting place for young people curious about Justice… View →
Guinea Dog
Rufus’ narration is fresh and funny, particularly when he’s poking fun at his father or observing the complex dynamics of boy-girl interactions, and his descriptions of Fido’s wiggly behind and raucous screeching only add to the story’s playful charm."… View →
The Freak Observer
“Woolston’s talent for dialogue and her unique approach to scenes makes what sounds standard about this story feel fresh and vital. . . . A strong debut about learning to see yourself apart from the reflection you cast off.”—Booklist View →
Guinea Dog
“Jennings injects magic realism into a story filled with believable yet flawed characters, resulting in a satisfying story….[A] good choice for readers making the transition to chapter books.” —Booklist View →
Raised by Wolves
“[A]n appealing addition to the ranks of contemporary fantasy-horror.” —Booklist View →
Green Energy: Crucial Gains or Economic Strains?
“The layout is attractive and includes full-color photographs and graphs throughout.”—School Library Journal View →
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Robin Hood: Outlaw of Sherwood Forest [An English Legend]
“Paul D. Storrie’s straightforward text covers the familiar highpoints with both suspense and buoyant humor. Thomas Yeates’s bright-hued artwork clearly presents the action and the pastoral setting.”—School Library Journal’s Extra Helping View →
Raised by Wolves
“[T]he mysteries of Bryn’s identity should keep readers hooked, and there’s plenty to discuss in terms of gender roles and Pack politics. " —Kirkus Reviews View →
Hamster and Cheese: Book 1
“[A] humorous mystery. Children who are just beginning to read graphic novels independently will enjoy solving the case with Sasspants. The full-color cartoons enhance the comic appeal.”—School Library Journal View →
“The rhythmical text moves the tale along at an enjoyable pace and creates a sense of fun. Childlike illustrations are painted in flat, bold colors across spreads that contain lots of amusing details. . . . For collections looking for a fresh version of an old story, this book fits View →
Sonia Sotomayor: First Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court Justice
“Well organized and straightforward, this biography is appealing with its bright photographs and bold, easy-to-read font. . . . An informative, interesting, and, most of all, inspiring read.”—School Library Journal View →
“[T]his collection stand[s] out on the shelf. . . . A clever and inspiring addition to the series.”—School Library Journal View →
The Punctuation Station
“The vibrant art captures the energy of the bustling station crowded with a variety of cartoon animal travelers and the excitement of the train ride itself. . . . [An] informative and entertaining title.”—School Library Journal View →
Michael Jackson: Ultimate Music Legend
“Accompanied by large, colorful, and clear photographs throughout, the narrative takes readers on the journey of Jackson’s incredible success and fame while handling the more difficult aspects of Jackson’s life, such as molestation charges and drug abuse, in an… View →
Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective?
“[A] fast, fun, and rhythmical [series].”—Booklist Online View →
Feivel's Flying Horses
“Watercolor illustrations with ink lines illustrate the immigrant experience on New York’s Lower East Side in the late 1800s and help bring to life the magic of Coney Island. . . . [T]his story celebrates the richness of the Jewish American experience.” View →
Feivel's Flying Horses
“Van der Sterre’s ink-and-watercolor illustrations offer a pleasantly nostalgic look at life in New York’s Lower East Side and Brooklyn’s Coney Island during the late 1800s. The scenes are rich with street details and the beautifully crafted horses.”—Booklist View →
“[T]his book hits all the right notes.”—Booklist View →
Benno and the Night of Broken Glass
“It is not easy to tell young kids the horrifying truth about the Holocaust, but this picture book is a good place to start.”—Booklist View →
Who's Buying? Who's Selling?: Understanding Consumers and Producers
“If you are looking for a simple series to explain the basics of our economic system, these would be a good place to start.”—Library Media Connection View →
“Children will certainly enjoy these entertaining stories, and adults will appreciate their educational value and positive approach.”—Library Media Connection View →
Hamster and Cheese: Book 1
“[An] electrically charged comic-book story.’”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Tale of Two Seders
“Portnoy . . . writes with empathy and humor of this common situation. . . . Cis’ brightly colored artwork is filled with holiday details.”—Booklist View →
The Meeting: Book 1
“The story has enough action to keep readers’ interest and a dramatic resolution. . . . The soft watercolor illustrations evoke the summer forest setting and move the story along. A good start to a new series.”—School Library Journal View →