Reviews
Like Spilled Water
“Family obligations, personal desires, and secret lives collide in this tense yet graceful novel about a girl seeking the truth behind her brother’s unexpected death.”—Amelia Brunskill, author of The Window View →
To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What Is a Verb?
“Working in rhyme, Cleary presents a flurry of verbs to readers – often in humourous juxtaposition – and a sprinkling of grammatical rules. Prosmitsky provides loads of visual clues as to the action that is taking place, and colored type cues readers to which word is… View →
Living in Rural Communities
“These titles are well done and provide a good first look at different kinds of communities that children may encounter.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Walker imbues a still-ongoing scientific treasure hunt with all the suspense and excitement it deserves. Science-writing at its finest, sure to net plenty of young readers.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review View →
Between the Dragon and the Eagle
“The backbone of this engaging and informative first novel . . . is the journey, 2000 years ago, of a single bolt of blue silk from China to Rome. . . this is history brought to joyful life.” —Pointer, Kirkus Reviews View →
“This is a story that must be told…This story is a wonderful launching point for discussions about World War II, the Holocaust, or even the Columbia explosion tragedy.” View →
In this story, Jewish soldiers in the 23rd regiment of the Union Army requested to be allowed to celebrate Passover during the Civil War. Working together and improvising when traditional ingredients were not available, the men put together a traditional feast and spent the evening… View →
It's Purim Time!
“Perfect for your preschoolers!” View →
Wonderful Worms
“A celebration and natural history of the helpful ‘underground gardeners.’” —Kirkus View →
“This enlightening new title not only successfully debunks myths and commonly held beliefs—it’s an essential primer for encouraging critical thinking skills.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
De-Extinction: The Science of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life
Written especially for young adults, yet utterly fascinating for readers of all ages to browse, De- extinction: The Science of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life is about advances in scientific technology to potentially bring back animal species that have gone extinct. A real-life… View →
Jackson and Bud's Bumpy Ride: America's First Cross-Country Automobile Trip
“In his cartoon pictures Hargis depicts all three of his goggle-wearing travelers having the time of their lives, determinedly riding their increasingly mud-spattered horseless carriage through mountains, deserts and storms. The author sticks closely to the historical record in… View →
Death in the Donner Party: A Cause-and-Effect Investigation
Grades 1 – 3, Grades 4 – 5: This nonfiction book gave me a much better understanding of how the Donner Party ran into so many problems as they were immigrating to California. They first decided to take Lansford Hastings shortcut which was suppose to take 350-400 miles off… View →
Nothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
“Gruber is a little-known heroine whose story needs to be told. This book, distinguished by its engaging pace and illuminating art, ensures that she will not be forgotten.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Tisha B'Av: A Jerusalem Journey
“The latest entry in the Nature in Israel series (Sukkot Treasure Hunt, 2009) explains the origins of Tisha B’Av, a Jewish fast day that commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. A young boy narrates as he and other family members visit the View →
Will and Orv
“Based on historical records, this fictionalized history shows the Wright brother’s flight through Johnny’s eyes.” — Mailbox Magazine View →
Name Tags and Other Sixth-Grade Disasters
“Fun, funny, and fully heartfelt. Everyone needs true-blue friends like Lizbeth’s. SuperChicken for life.”—Kristin L. Gray, author of The Amelia Six and Vilonia Beebe Takes Charge View →
Like Spilled Water
“[A]n immersive, riveting book…Liu weaves an inspiring story through compelling characters.”—Jennifer Moffett, author of Those Who Prey View →
Millie's Marvellous Hat
“Kitamura matches his quiet story of imagination and empowerment with soft watercolor illustrations that teem with fascinating urban detail. Decked out in a bright-yellow slicker and boots, Millie’s small cheery figure easily stands out amid crowded streets and parks, but… View →
Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine
“. . .Well written. . . Making the events memorable for young readers. . . The ideal supplement to units on civil rights and African-American history.” —School Library Journal View →
Name Tags and Other Sixth-Grade Disasters
“Lizbeth and her pod of “weirdos” will make you laugh then steal your heart. This hilarious and heartfelt gem is moving straight to my “favorites” shelf."—Lisa Lewis Tyre, author of Last in a Long Line of Rebels and Hope in the Holler View →
John Henry
“These easy readers introduce tall tale characters from American history. . . Krensky gives children a feeling for the characters as well as the flavor of the time and the story’s setting.” — School Library Journal View →
Happy Birthday, Mallory!
“Mallory’s enthusiasm is infectious and she can be understanding when things don’t go her way. . . Cartoonlike drawings and large print make the story accessible to early chapter-book readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Like Spilled Water
“Full of suspense and honesty, Like Spilled Water is an illuminating and heartrending examination of cultural norms, gender roles, and the complexity of family relationships in China today.” —Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I… View →