Reviews
"In Working with Others, Nelson explains that everyone gets angry but that it is important to know how to resolve conflicts. . .The concept of compromise is also introduced. . . Useful and informative additions." —School Library Journal… View →
Natural Writer: A Story about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
“This easy-to-read biography has an attractive cover and a full-page charcoal illustration in each chapter. It could serve as a good introduction to The Yearling.” —School Library Journal View →
“A fine overview of the plant and animal life of the boreal forest. A well-crafted introduction to an area little explored in children’s books.” —School Library Journal View →
Story of a Dolphin
“A lovely book, and a gentle lesson on the interrelationship between people and animals.” —School Library Journal View →
Click!: A Story about George Eastman
“Black-and-white illustrations complement and enhance the text. . .” —School Library Journal View →
Chocolate by Hershey: A Story about Milton S. Hershey
“. . .a well-rounded presentation. . .” —School Library Journal View →
Fine Print: A Story about Johann Gutenberg
“. . .an interesting and credible biography of the feisty, determined, and oftbeset inventor. . . illustrations are striking, appropriate, and enhance the text.” —School Library Journal View →
Trick-or-Treat on Milton Street
“. . .a warm and fuzzy holiday tale.” —School Library Journal View →
All Year Long
“Featuring a loving family of four, this charming book celebrates the highlights of each season. The collage artwork is fresh and fun to peruse. A delightful book that will work as well with one child as it will in a storytime setting.” —School… View →
President of the Underground Railroad: A Story about Levi Coffin
“This biography of a little-known hero will supplement studies of the period.” —School Library Journal View →
Mallory on the Move
“Mallory is an appealing character who deserves a place alongside Junie B. Jones, Judy Moody, Amber Brown, and Clarice Bean. This amusing offering makes a good choice for youngsters who are adjusting to new environs.” —School Library… View →
Fire in the Sky
“. . . Excellent historical fiction for young readers.” —School Library Journal View →
The Prince of Steel Pier
“A tween gets in over his head in this introspective and nostalgic story.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
The Winter Solstice
“This picture book does a solid job. . . The attractive, double-page, full-color illustrations enhance the text. A good choice for libraries needing material on the subject.” —School Library Journal View →
Sammy Spider's First Rosh Hashanah
“Sammy is endearing. . . This gentle tale should appeal to youngsters of all backgrounds. The colorful collage illustrations are both instructive and cheerful.” —School Library Journal View →
My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic
“Belongs in every middle and high school library and teen resource collection.”—School Library Journal View →
Way Too Many Latkes: A Hanukkah in Chelm
“Oy! Only in Chelm could there be such a problem—and such a solution. Chelm, that beloved but very foolish village of old-time Eastern European Jewry, has a problem as the first day of Hanukkah approaches. Faigel makes the best latkes (potato pancakes fried in oil).… View →
A Jewish family sits down to eat. ―Bread and butter on my plates./ I‘m so hungry, I can‘t wait.// But Before I take a bite,/ I say some words / that feel just right.‖ The unidentified narrator (a yarmulke-topped little boy or a curly-headed little girl, both early-elementary age in… View →
Will and Squill
“The tongue-twisting text further animates this take on a well-worn theme.” —Kirkus View →
Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes: A Very Silly Alphabet Book
“Billing itself as ‘very silly’ isn’t an exaggeration for this zany alphabet book as it pairs letters with offbeat combinations like Elvis with evergreens and newts with necklaces. Written in a rhythmic rhyme that conjures the verse of Edward Lear, this text… View →
Coriander the Contrary Hen
“A hardheaded hen plumps down in the middle of the road and brings traffic to a screeching halt in this rhythmic rural ruckus. . . Chaconas’ text is paired to hilarious views of a small hen with a big red comb and an even bigger attitude.”… View →
I Am an Artist
“A gentle, attractive nudge to the creative process. . .” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Totally Uncool
“. . .intriguing illustrations carry readers along. . .” —Kirkus Reviews, Pointer View →