Reviews
Odwar vs. the Shadow Queen
“The Kenyan lore weaves a stunning background for the internal and external battles that unfold within and between Odwar and the Shadow Queen. . . . An adventure of strength and compassion.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Dino-Hanukkah
“The vivid digital illustrations depict wonderfully energetic, expressive cartoonish dinos bursting with lively good cheer. A high-spirited holiday charmer.” —Kirkus Review View →
Rajiv's Starry Feelings
“[A]n inspiring story that links astral wonders to everyday emotions. . . . A meditative, moving tale that will spur readers to make sense of their own feelings.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Home for Grace
“Grace’s story is nuanced, and readers will appreciate the depth of emotion conveyed by the illustrations. These provide an entry for conversation about the complexities of poverty, trauma, emigration, and inadequate support for unhoused people.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“A madcap Hanukkah celebration for a skillful reader.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
The Mexican Dreidel
“A heartwarming story celebrating friendship across cultural lines.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Mrs. Maccabee's Miracle
“A welcome and cozy take on the Hanukkah story.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
The Power of Snow
“Cool! Snow really has the power to wow—and teaches math, too.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Melody Queen
“[T]he book highlights entrenched biases in the film industry while also being a fun, breezy read. Much ado about Bollywood in this glamour-filled story featuring strong characterization.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Timothy Dinoman and the Attack of the Dancing Machines: Book 2
“A high-octane adventure fueled by humor, whimsy, and teamwork.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Strikers: A Graphic Novel
“Persistence in the face of defeat and disappointment defines a season of sports and adolescent life.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
All the Things We Never Said
“[P]oignantly realistic. Honestly portrays the dark parts of life—and shows that there is hope.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
George and Tao
“[T]his cozy tale is ideal bedtime fare. A darling ode to friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ghost Orchid
“A notable story about taking the time to appreciate all the wonders around us.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Picnic Planet: A Lunchtime Guide to Your Galaxy's Exoplanets
“Too far to go in a spaceship but just right for a flight of imagination.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Bird Day
“Watercolor illustrations do much of the narrative heavy lifting, zooming in and out to provide visual interest. . . . A quiet story to read over and over.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Letters in Charcoal
“Vasco’s narrative reminds readers that even in the face of lost connections, the joy of reading can light the way to a brighter future. A heartfelt tale that captures the transformative power of education.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
When Dad's Hair Took Off
“Younger listeners will enjoy the silly, complicated chase scenes, while slightly older kids and even adults will also appreciate the plentiful puns and amusing alliteration. A hilarious homage to a hairless dad and his world-traveling hair.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Listening to the Quiet
“Practical aids for people with hearing loss are deftly integrated into the narrative. . . .This gently loving story will be especially appreciated by readers whose family members, friends, or classmates are experiencing hearing loss. A personal, child-friendly approach to sensory… View →
A Pocketful of Stars
“Bushby writes with nuance and skill about a mother-daughter relationship fraught with misunderstanding, and Safiya’s eventual realizations are equal parts uplifting and heartbreaking. A poignantly written novel that is hard to put down and even harder to forget.”… View →
I Ship: A Container Ship's Colossal Journey
“An informative peek at our global infrastructure’s major lifeline.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Gallows Hill
“Effective historical fiction revisiting a fascinating and complicated time in American history.”—Kirkus Reviews View →