Reviews
“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 →
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 →
“[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 →
Benno and the Night of Broken Glass
“[W]hat truly distinguishes this book is the striking multimedia artwork composed of paper, fabric, and drawn images in hues of olive, brown, and red. Interesting angles, textures, and patterns add to the visual effect throughout. . . . [T]he message of terror and sadness that… View →
“[T]his book hits all the right notes.”—Booklist 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 →
Goal!: The Fire and Fury of Soccer's Greatest Moment
“[A] large amount of information is contained in this slim, engagingly readable book.”—School Library Journal 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 →
Hamster and Cheese: Book 1
“[An] electrically charged comic-book story.’”—Kirkus Reviews 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 →
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 →
Garbage Helps Our Garden Grow: A Compost Story
“Clear, vivid photos give this simple introduction to composting a realistic look that makes the process look downright doable.”—Booklist View →
“Children will certainly enjoy these entertaining stories, and adults will appreciate their educational value and positive approach.”—Library Media Connection 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 →
An Unspeakable Crime: The Prosecution and Persecution of Leo Frank
“By any measure the 1913 murder of teenage Mary Phagan was an ugly incident, just as by any measure the lunching of Leo Frank, a Jew, for the crime was equally horrific. Elaine Marie Alphin directs the story to a teen audience—teenagers being conspicuous players in the drama—and… View →
Garbage Helps Our Garden Grow: A Compost Story
“Clear, vivid photos give this simple introduction to composting a realistic look that makes the process look downright doable. . . It’s good to find a book that treats worms, mold, and rot in a matter-of-fact way, without exploiting the ‘ick’ factor.” View →
A Tale of Two Seders
“Cis’s delightful acrylic paintings beautifully complement the text. . . [A] realistic, contemporary story.”—School Library Journal View →
Hamster and Cheese: Book 1
“Children can look and guess for themselves about the clues and red herrings the book presents. The humor in the characters’ personalities and dialogue makes this a lively and entertaining book.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Dino-Baseball
“Wheeler and Gott already proved they have a winning formula with Dino-Hockey (2007) and Dino-Soccer (2009), and there’s plenty for dinosaur/sports fanatics to enjoy in this latest installment . . . Gott nails the drama of high-stakes game with a series of… View →
Dino-Baseball
“Wheeler includes on-the-field plays as well as typical baseball-crowd fun like a manager’s tantrum, a seventh-inning stretch, and a visit to the snack bar. Gott’s illustrations are masterful at catching the leaping, running action of the battling behemoths and giving… View →
Alien Expedition
“Oddities abound in this convoluted but humorous adventure.”—The Horn Book Guide View →
Hot Pursuit: Murder in Mississippi
“In this short, gripping book, the authors juxtapose chapters that are fictional, centering on this tense decision, with chapters that explain the background of the segregated South and the civil-rights movement. The photo-realist style of the full-color illustrations ratchets up… View →