Reviews
Experience Nature: How Time Outside Makes You Feel
“A must-have series for developing self-awareness practices and empowerment in children.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Animals Go to War: From Dogs to Dolphins
“[A] well written and informative.”—School Library Journal View →
Death Eaters: Meet Nature's Scavengers
“A top purchase for robust collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Wanuri Kahiu’s The Wooden Camel (Lantana, 2017; K-Gr 4) features Etabo, a Turkana boy who lives in northwest Kenya, where he dreams of becoming the best camel racer ever. However, as the price of water rises and the family’s financial situation worsens, the camels must be… View →
Chicken in the Kitchen
Also illustrated by Amini, Nnedi Okorafor’s Chicken in the Kitchen (Lantana, 2017; K-Gr 4) stars another resourceful female protagonist. It’s the night before the New Yam Festival in Nigeria, and Anyaugo is awoken by a strange noise. The girl quietly creeps toward the… View →
“This delightful early chapter book makes for some smile-inducing reading.”—School Library Journal View →
Peace and Me: Inspired by the Lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
“A beautifully executed, powerful book. A remarkable addition to illustrated biography collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Sports Are Fantastic Fun!
“This book is fantastic fun and a strong addition to any nonfiction collection.”—School Library Journal View →
Eavesdropping on Elephants: How Listening Helps Conservation
“A great pick for middle school nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Diet for a Changing Climate: Food for Thought
“A great resource for those exploring environmental issues and seeking ways to combat climate change.”—School Library Journal View →
Coming Up Clutch: The Greatest Upsets, Comebacks, and Finishes in Sports History
“A solid purchase for those lacking an up-to-date sports encyclopedia-style item.”—School Library Journal View →
A Fall Ball for All
“Fedele’s art perfectly captures the scene of a northern woods. . . . Great for storytime or one-on-one sharing.”—School Library Journal View →
The Flight of Swans
“A finely crafted and compelling fairy-tale retelling. Hand to voracious fantasy readers and fans of Gail Carson Levine and Shannon Hale.”—School Library Journal View →
Girls on the Line
“[E]xplores a moment of contemporary history and a culture that is underrepresented in YA realistic fiction. . . . Recommended purchase, especially for YA collections serving older teens or new adults.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
“A sweet way to transition from easy readers to beginning chapter books. Children will ask for these stories again and again.”—School Library Journal View →
Shark Quest: Protecting the Ocean's Top Predators
“A must-purchase for libraries with fans of Shark Week.”—School Library Journal View →
The Universe Ate My Homework
“A lively and interesting STEM-focused addition.”—School Library Journal View →
I, Claudia
“A must-read for YA fans of political thrillers . . .”—School Library Journal View →
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just
“A must-purchase picture book biography of a figure sure to inspire awe and admiration among readers.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Visitor
“Simply gorgeous in pictures and words, this is a terrific read-aloud selection and a great story to spark conversation.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Detective Gordon: A Case for Buffy
“The charming pastoral setting, Gordon’s wry antics, and Buffy’s heartfelt journey will provide much comfort to fans of the series, especially on rainy days or before bed.”—School Library Journal View →
My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder
“Delicate full-color watercolors add to the gentle, dreamy atmosphere of the neighborhood as Yu’er, her friends, and readers discover the simple magic and wonder in everyday life.”—School Library Journal View →
The Monarchs Are Missing: A Butterfly Mystery
Blending crisp full-color photos with accessible text, Rebecca E. Hirsch explains how modern-day citizen scientists of all ages are helping researchers solve the mystery of why The Monarchs Are Missing (Millbrook, Jan. 2018; Gr 3-7). This engaging book grabs readers right from… View →
“A solid addition for storytime and small group sharing.”—School Library Journal View →