Reviews
Sisters Against Slavery: A Story about Sarah and Angelina Grimké
“. . .an engaging read.” —Horn Book Guide View →
Pouncing Bobcats
“Each of the books in this series offers an easy-to-read introduction to a common animal.” —Horn Book Guide View →
“Close-up color photos accompany this basic, easy-to-read introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of this fish.” —Horn Book Guide View →
“. . .the simple design and clearly written, informative text will appeal to readers who enjoy nature.” —Horn Book Guide View →
A Walk in the Prairie
“. . .the simple design and clearly written, informative text will appeal to readers who enjoy nature.” —Horn Book Guide View →
Count Your Way through Greece
“. . .easily digestible. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Count Your Way through Mexico
“. . .playful. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Hello Europe!
“This carefully designed book combines striking photographs with a brief but engaging text that is sure to inspire readers to seek more information on the land, people, and animals of Europe. . . [T]his is a. . . solid introduction to the continent.” … View →
South America, Surprise!
“This carefully designed book combines striking photographs with a brief but engaging text that is sure to inspire readers to seek more information on the land, people, and animals of South America. . . [T]his is a. . . solid introduction to the continent.” … View →
Pattern Bugs
“Harris’s rhythmic, loosely rhyming text describes how seven insects move through a backyard garden. . . [T]his book cleverly elucidates its concept via verbal and pictorial patterns. In each two-page cartoon illustration, every element, from the decorative frame to the… View →
Lots of Grandparents
“This book is simple yet appealing with its color photos of diverse grandparents from different age and racial groups. The book is upbeat, and, above all, it emphasizes the great love that exists between grandparents (and great-grandparents) and their grandchildren.”… View →
Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors
“Illustrated with photos from NASA, archival drawings, and paintings by the author, this series of books makes fascinating reading for those interested in astromony” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Helicopters
“Well-paired photographs and simple text provide solid introductions to the parts, operation, and jobs of big rigs and helicopters.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
All New Crafts for Valentine's Day
“Rosy-toned illustrations accompany straightfoward, step-by-step instructions for twenty Valentine-themed projects, including button covers, decorated baskets, cards, magnets, and wind chimes. Most of the necessary materials are familiar, though younger crafters will need the… View →
All New Crafts for Halloween
“Ross explains how to make ghost pins made from puzzle pieces and masks for dolls. Like those in most of Ross’s craft instruction books, these projects require a good deal of adult help if young children are to be successful. Some of the projects are clever. . . [and] the… View →
No One Saw: Ordinary Things through the Eyes of an Artist
“Handsome reproductions of sixteen famous paintings, set against complementary backgrounds, reflect their creators’ unique viewpoints, while a gentle rhyming text comments on the masterpieces. The selections serve the impressionist through modern works well and conclude… View →
Pattern Fish
“Harris’s rhythmic, loosely rhyming text describes six creatures moving through the sea, until a shark shows up and scares them away. More important than the slight story line, though, are the verbal and pictorial patterns throughout: in each two-page cartoon illustration,… View →
It's Summer!
“In this celebration of summer, a loosely rhyming text. . . expounds on the joys of summer. . . Colorful and dimensional art bursts with activity. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Crafts from Your Favorite Children's Songs
“Taking her inspiration from such songs as ‘The Farmer in the Dell,’ Ross creates twenty crafts, many of which have clever moving parts (e.g., ‘the old man is snoring’ uses an inflated balloon to create snoring sounds). Color drawings illustrate the… View →
Butternut Hollow Pond
“Heinz describes the course of the day from dawn to night in a pond. The food chain, and the many close escapes involved in animals’ attempts to eat one another, provide narrative momentum and some suspense. The warm, detailed illustrations encourage the reader to… View →