Reviews
Stroll and Walk, Babble and Talk: More about Synonyms
“Kids will chuckle as they read at home and in writing classes, however difficult or demanding the scenarios. With all the slapstick fun, the pages show and tell about shades of meaning and the importance of choosing just the right word.” —Booklist View →
“Nicely paced, the story imparts information without becoming bogged down in a civics lesson. Small sidebars on many pages provide additional facts, but most readers will stick with the narrative, which shows that tax dollars go toward many services that children use. This… View →
“Costello’s impressionistic artwork seems well suited to this nostalgic story. Although respectful in tone, the illustrations also pick up on occasional humor, as when hungry soldiers swallow too much bitter herb and chase it down with very potent cider. A good choice for the View →
“. . .solid, high-interest choice for browsing or basic research.” —Booklist View →
"Filled with harrowing accounts from citizens and foreign observers, these entries in the Dictatorships series give a strong sense of the stark, terrifying realities of living without democracy" —Booklist View →
“Colorful, child-savvy illustrations reflect the upbeat tone of the story, which can be enjoyed with or without reference to the implicit lessons in math and social studies.” —Booklist View →
“Sims’ lively cartoon sketches, washed in a rainbow of colors, are funny and filled with expression, and Knudsen provides lots of facts in boxes scattered across the pages. In addition to all the surprising, useful bug facts, there’s a good lesson in problem… View →
"Any kid interested in Tiger in particular or golf in general will find lots to like here." —Booklist View →
Brilliant Bea: A Story for Kids with Dyslexia and Learning Differences
“The teacher’s supportive actions are wonderful to see, but even better is how the tape recorder helps Bea connect with her classmates. Printed in a dyslexia-friendly font, this affirming story about finding your feet and your voice is a lovely confidence booster for young readers, View →
Depression: A Teen's Guide to Survive and Thrive
“In their balanced approach, Toner and Freeland off information in a supportive, noncondescending way and treat depression like the serious issue it is, all while maintaining an ultimately positive outlook.”—Booklist View →
Doug's Dung
“Validating the work of young artists (and writers) is always worthwhile, and this iteration rolls along with plenty of alimentary appeal.”—Booklist View →
A Feel Better Book for Little Sports
“This installment in the Feel Better Books for Little Kids series offers a corrective to today’s hypercompetitive sports environment, aimed at both kids and adults. The message is inclusive: people of all nations, ages, races, and genders love and can benefit from sports . . . No… View →
“In this direct, easy-to-understand Spanish rendition, illustrated with soft watercolors, children ask different adults about death.” —Booklist View →
“Whether wowing readers with the mph of a kangaroo’s burst of speed or describing wombats as ‘furry tractors with legs,’ this handsomely designed volume introduces marsupials with panache.” —Booklist View →
Kidnap at Denton Farm
Kidnap at Denton Farm (The Outfit) by Robert Swindells, 104 pages. Darby Creek (Lerner Publishing). 2022. $8 (paperback). Language: G (1 swears); Mature Content PG; Violence: PG BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS—OPTIONAL View →
Lots of Grandparents
“. . .brief, affirmative text. . . clear, color photographs. A useful addition to many library collections.” —Booklist View →
Grow Grateful
“Being grateful is key. . . . Lyles’ illustrations are warm and inviting . . . engaging.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Harper Becomes a Big Sister
“Dreamy illustrations. . . . A sweet and useful tool to help introduce new siblings. . . . A new-baby story that will serve as a welcome mirror for queer families.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Heart of Mi Familia
“A child explores what being bicultural means to them in ways that feel familiar to young readers. . . . Bicultural kids will feel seen in this sweet family story.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“Rooks treats her subject with a light touch and age-appropriate language, and her anthropomorphized animals, created with what appear to be watercolors, are delightful. Gentle, reassuring, and persuasive.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Nathan of Yesteryear and Michael of Today
“In intricately detailed watercolor and pencil art and descriptive prose, this picture book for older children raises thought-provoking questions about change and progress.” —Booklist View →
Many Ways: How Families Practice Their Beliefs and Religions
“A fine visual introduction to a basic American freedom, this book is a good starting place for conversations about different religions.” —Booklist View →
Cooking the East African Way
“Both titles [Cooking the East African Way and Holiday Cooking Around the World] are excellent choices for beginning cooks, with sample menus and shopping lists, glossaries of equipment and ingredients, and clear directions. Despite being tailored to younger readers, the recipes… View →