Reviews
Flabby Cat and Slobby Dog
“Longtime friends Flabby Cat and Slobby Dog have fallen into comfortable, lazy routines, doing nothing but eating and sleeping. When they can no longer fit on their couch, they ignore what is happening to them. And when they outgrow their house, they tell themselves that it has… View →
Bedtime Without Arthur
“Meserve’s vivid, dreamlike cartoons function less as a backdrop to the words and more as the primary story. . . its vibrant illustrations, gentle story, and direct lesson make it a potential read-aloud for parents looking to wean their child from bedtime crutches.”… View →
Elmer's Special Day
“McKee does a great job of creating the jungle environment and the festivities in vibrant, exciting colors. The textures and the patchwork-quilt look of the jungle will invite readers to take a closer look. The impact of the creatures coming together as a community to celebrate… View →
Book Three: The Master of Shadows
“The action sequences are clear and suspenseful, providing an interesting contrast to the charming figure work. . . the books effectively grab readers and create a compelling emotional landscape to complement the alien one.” —School Library Journal View →
Book Two: The Shadow Spies
“The action sequences are clear and suspenseful, providing an interesting contrast to the charming figure work. . . the books effectively grab readers and create a compelling emotional landscape to complement the alien one.” —School Library Journal View →
Book One: The Shadow Door
“The action sequences are clear and suspenseful, providing an interesting contrast to the charming figure work. . . the books effectively grab readers and create a compelling emotional landscape to complement the alien one.” —School Library… View →
Secrets of a Civil War Submarine: Solving the Mysteries of the H. L. Hunley
“The archaeological process is well documented in both words and pictures, and the conclusions are interesting and even surprising. Highly recommended for school and public libraries.” —School Library Journal, Starred review View →
Swing around the Sun
“A well-loved collection of seasonal poems, first published in 1965, is revived for a new generation, creating a rich, vibrant reading and viewing experience. An exceptional marriage of poetry and art that will encourage children to write and illustrate their own seasonal poems,… View →
The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft
“This account of a real event employs a suspenseful text that will keep readers engaged to the very end. A great nonfiction choice for newly independent readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride
“This is a worthwhile addition to history collections, especially those in need of titles for early or reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal View →
The Seventh Day: A Shabbat Story
“A lovely telling of the creation story from a Jewish viewpoint. . . Hall’s mixed-media illustrations brightly dance across the pages, moving the story along to the first Shabbat (Sabbath), concluding with a simple prayer.” —School Library… View →
Forests & Jungles
“One of the strengths of this series [Vanishing from] is the variety of animals covered. . . each book in this series will be a wonderful addition to any school library.” —Science and Children View →
“One of the strengths of this series [Vanishing from] is the variety of animals covered. . . each book in this series will be a wonderful addition to any school library.” —Science and Children View →
Apple Cider Making Days
“The autumnal palette gives a warm and welcoming tone to the topic. ‘Cider Lore’ is appended.” —The Horn Book Magazine View →
Wolf Pack: Tracking Wolves in the Wild
“The authors’ detailed treatment of animal behavior and communication is unusual in a juvenile trade book. The unusually clear and informative photographs done are worth the price of the book.” —Science and Children View →
“Teachers will love the many ways in which this excellent book supports students’ development in both science and language arts.” —Science and Children View →
Wheels and Axles
“The print is clear, the graphics are excellent, and every page contains an illustration. The Early Bird Physics series is a much-needed and valuable resource for integrating informational reading and providing authentic experiences in physical science for young children.”… View →
Clinging Sea Horses
“. . .a wonderfully illustrated book describing the life of a sea horse. Grades K-2 would benefit greatly from the pictures and enjoy the book as a read-aloud, while older children would be able to decipher the vocabulary words on their own.” —Science View →
Cottontail Rabbits
“This beautifully illustrated book takes advantage of young learners’ fascination with soft, furry animals to model essential science literacy skills such as posing questions, observing, and classifying.” —Science and Children View →