Reviews
“Gr.2-5. Titles in the new Animal Predators series focus on the few predators at the top of the food chain. Clear, detailed explanations describe the unique developmental path animals in each species must follow as they grow from young animals to fierce adult predators that must… View →
Green Beans
“Redenbaugh’s meticulous, soft-hued color-pencil drawings are equally effective in conveying a strict but close knit family and the books humorous finale. . .” —Booklist View →
How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots: A Swahili Tale of Friendship
“A playful story of a loyal little friend who defends her big friend from the king of beasts.” —Booklist View →
To Bathe a Boa
“. . .the boa’s and the child’s jovial slitherings and contortions, should amuse even the most reluctant bathers.” —Booklist View →
Count Your Way through the Arab World
“Useful for introducing other cultures, for short classroom reports, or for teaching children to count in another language” —Booklist View →
Sylvia & Miz Lula Maye
“. . .an authentic voice that captures both a relationship and a time period, the South in the late 1970s. A strong portrait piece for younger middle-grade readers. . .” —Booklist View →
Annie Quinn in America
“This well-done historical novel, rich in details about the potato famine and Irish life in mid-nineteenth-century New York, will grab readers with its action-packed plot and strong characterization.” —Booklist View →
Under, Over, By the Clover: What Is a Preposition?
“. . . children will enjoy and learn from the ride.” —Booklist View →
Horse Sense: The Story of Will Sasse, His Horse Star, and the Outlaw Jesse James
“Schultz spins a fragment of family lore into an adventure well stocked with horses, family conflict, and old-fashioned gunfights.” —Booklist View →
Wilma Rudolph
“Sherrow tells Rudolph’s inspiring story with simplicity and dignity, and Johnson’s paintings expressively portray the action and emotion implicit in the text. A fine addition to library collections, even those with other Rudolph biographies on the shelf.”… View →
Life on a Cattle Farm
“Written from a teen’s point of view, this attractively designed book in the Life on a Farm series takes children to a farm that raises beef cattle.” —Booklist View →
Everybody Serves Soup
“Dooley returns to the multicultural neighborhood of Everybody Bakes Bread in another heartfelt celebration of diversity. . . the message about sharing food, culture, and gifts from the heart can speak to all.” —Booklist View →
Hillary to the Rescue
“The pen-and-watercolor illustrations are well drawn and laugh-aloud funny.” —Booklist View →
Almost to Freedom
“The doll’s narrative and Bootman’s dark, dramatic paintings bring close the child’s daily experience: the cruel seperation and physical punishment, and then the adventure of running away and hiding. . . a powerful way to express the sorrow of loving families… View →
Not Enough Beds!: A Christmas Alphabet Book
“In this lively Christmas tale the innovative characters find wonderful, humorous ways to pass the night. . . A Christmas delight.” —Booklist View →
To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What Is a Verb?
“Cleary’s energy and sunny choice of words make the book lively and delightfully bright, a feeling reinforced by the action-packed illustrations scattered across the pages. Children can use the book in class or at home with help from a grown-up.” … View →
The Schoolchildren's Blizzard
“The realistic interplay between Sarah and Annie will draw young readers into this simple, vivid story of natural catastrophe and native courage. . . this tale from the On My Own History series makes an exciting, accessible addition to the easy-reading shelves and a prime… View →
All Year Long
“. . .a joyous inventory of what each season brings. Bronson’s vivid, flowing collage art, moves the story from one season to the next. The text, too, emphasizes transitions. Fresh and delightful. . .” —Booklist View →
Mallory on the Move
“Mallory is a lively, appealing character with a penchant for jokes (which are scattered throughout) and creative endeavors that have some comical, mixed results. Readers will relate to her thoughts and experiences, from familiar girl-friend activities and sibling issues to the… View →
Rabbits on Mars
“The raucous action, with cartoony bunnies swinging on huge red carrots and suddenly dancing on their heads, is played out in an eye-catching combination of vibrant oils and digitalized photographs. Children will have fun with the story and easily grasp the lesson in contentment… View →
“Dippold’s biblical figures, set against goldenhued backdrops that reflect the dazzle of the sand and sun, remain distinct from contemporary scenes, which darken with blues as Grandpa Nick ends his tale by giving sleepy Rachel a sweet good-night hug. A welcome choice for… View →
The Boy from Seville
“Originally published more than 20 years ago in Hebrew, this newly translated novel is definitely purposive: Manuel discovers that the girl he loves is also a secret Jew and that his teacher could betray them. The horrific persecution (Manuel’s grandparents were burned at… View →
Abraham's Search for God
“Joyful images of the boy and the smiling sun, flowers, and butterflies will attract children, who will enjoy the legend of the strong child who grows up to tell others about One God and to father three great religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.” … View →