Reviews
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just
“A beautiful palette of sea blues and greens, sand and coral colors surround Just in illustrations that highlight the importance of environment and family.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Wild Cat: Book 6
“Luciani and Tharlet’s lovely graphic offering feels as snug and familiar as a Beatrix Potter tale but adds a modern spin with its emphasis on being true to oneself.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Girls on the Line
“An affecting and original thrill ride . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Dino-Christmas
“[W]ill delight dino-loving readers eager for the arrival of Christmas.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Animals Go to War: From Dogs to Dolphins
“A solid choice for school and public libraries, with special appeal for animal lovers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Snakebite!: Antivenom and a Global Health Crisis
“A welcome addition to a middle or high school library on a compelling subject.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
An Anty-War Story
“[A] multifaceted, complex allegorical approach . . .”—Booklist View →
I Was Made For You
“A cozy gift for Christmas—just like Cat.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Cook's Cook: The Cook Who Cooked for Captain Cook
“Appealing illustrations and the lure of an insider’s account make this a delectable adventure.”—Kirkus View →
Extreme Longevity: Discovering Earth's Oldest Organisms
“An intriguing look at some of world’s oldest organisms and the scientists who study them.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Dear Professor Whale
“[D]elightfully silly . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Inside the Villains
“Splendid introductions, chock-full of villainous revelations and insights both figurative and literal.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“This gentle bedtime story is rich in Ugandan culture and universal nostalgia as it celebrates a boy’s great love for his grandfather.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“Important background for prospective voters.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Stone Underpants
“A brief but amusing escapade into underwear history.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“A solid option for introducing the historical context of the holidays.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“[T]he appeal is in the original photo illustrations that will grab children’s interest . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Sports Are Fantastic Fun!
“Facts galore, presented in an entertaining fashion; both children and adults will laugh a lot and learn even more.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
And There Was Evening, And There Was Morning
“In the beginning, the world was created one day at a time, according to the Creation story of the Jewish tradition. Day by day, employing simple, descriptive, accessible language, Helfand and Zager describe the first seven days of our world. The first five days are each recounted… View →
Diet for a Changing Climate: Food for Thought
“An optimistic introduction for those who want to ‘take a bite out of climate change.’”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Jane Austen: Her Heart Did Whisper
“Young readers new to Austen will enjoy speculating on their romance and will admire Jane’s strength in an era that gave women very few options. A loose black-and-white illustration style gives a nice fluidity to the story and fits Jane’s personality. . . .… View →
Foul Play at Elm Tree Park: Case 3
“[A] gentle whodunit.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Dog Named Haku: A Holiday Story from Nepal
“A sweet sojourn in Nepal . . . an important contribution.”—Kirkus Reviews View →