Reviews
Pattern Fish
“Preschool educators may call this math readiness or sequencing if they will; kids will simply regard it as a juicy puzzle book and snap up the bait.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books View →
A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What Is a Noun?
“While this book may appear to be little more than a list of nouns, the witty zeal it brings to the task of enumeration makes this basic concept seem like plenty. . . Colored type highlights the nouns within the verse, which winds around the pictures in a bouncy typeface.… View →
Songs from the Loom: A Navajo Girl Learns to Weave
“A fascinating glimpse of contemporary Navajo life.” —The Boston Globe View →
Go Free or Die: A Story about Harriet Tubman
“. . .this is a first-rate biography for intermediate readers. . . a fascinating portrait. . .” —The Boston Globe View →
“. . .well organized with an accessible text . . .” —The Boston Globe View →
My Story Friend
“Chen’s mixed-media illustrations include elements of chalk, watercolor, and pastels, using fanciful clothing and setting details to contribute to the tale’s folkloric feel. The boy learns that talking about something hard can soften the experience and maybe even help him cope, and View →
Neon Words: 10 Brilliant Ways to Light Up Your Writing
“An engaging collection of ideas for group assignments, and fun for individuals, too.”—Booklist View →
Peacock and Sketch
“It’s an inventive introduction to the increasingly prevalent world of social media and fleeting fame, playfully positing that, while fun can be had in those arenas, real satisfaction comes through real-life friends and deeper interactions. The snazzy illustrations are a delight,… View →
Rainbow: A First Book of Pride
“A positive tool for celebrating a wide range of human diversity and all kids of familial love.”—Booklist View →
My Story Friend
“The illustrations are haunting, a surprising combination of line drawings and painterly backgrounds. They look like chalk pictures, if chalk could draw on the water or the night sky. . . . With the right listener, every story feels urgent. This book makes every reader a… View →
My Wandering Dreaming Mind
“The positive scaffold provides a hopeful launch pad for progress. . . . This fills a needed bibliotherapy niche for families, therapists, and school counselors. . . . A positive spin for all those who struggle with executive function and those who love them.”—Kirkus… View →
The Not-So-Scary Dog
“Beneficial to families. . . . A fear of dogs is no match for serviceable practicality.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Once Upon My Dads' Divorce
“A heartfelt conversation where both parents model ideal behavior during a divorce, talking through Grayson’s feelings together and making clear that the divorce stemmed from mutual change rather than animosity . . . perfectly practical.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Out of the Fires: A Journal of Resilience and Recovery after Disaster
“The aftermath of a natural disaster becomes an educational narrative. . . . [T]he child’s emotional journey will reassure both young people and adults.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Peacock and Sketch
“A fame-obsessed peacock gains much-needed perspective. . . . A helpful title for kids growing up in the social media age.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Pooka and Bunni
“Two siblings discover they can accomplish amazing things together. . . . Zivoin is never preachy, allowing young readers to absorb the gentle lesson about sibling love, acceptance, and just getting along. . . . No sibling rivalry in this tender and loving tale.”—Kirkus… View →
Pockets Full of Rocks
“Engelberg, a psychologist, pens a simple and compelling story of parental depression. . . . Haley illustrates depression with dark clouds, adding layers of texture to brighten the clouds and present depression in the story as an illness, not a villain. By the end, Ella’s… View →
Psychology for Kids: The Science of the Mind and Behavior
“This kid-friendly introduction to psychology describes what the science is, what psychologists do, and how they do it. . . . A useful and engaging overview of the science of mind and behavior.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Quiet as Mud
“A gently paced ode to the silent and soft-spoken. . . . Yolen has crafted an idyllic safe space for daydreamers, shrinking violets, and selectively mute little ones and a sweetly surreal alternative point of view for everyone else. . . . Mild-mannered mindfulness that leads by… View →
Rainbow: A First Book of Pride
“A welcome addition to rainbow bookshelves.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Red Yellow Blue
“Fans of Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld’s Friendshape (2015) or Michael Hall’s Perfect Square (2011) may find this title complementary . . . comes with a potentially useful note to adults on how to use the book to promote self-esteem and forgiveness.… View →
Remembering Ethan
“A family begins healing following a devastating loss . . . the child has real agency; Sarah effects change in the family dynamic that leads to cathartic healing. The delicate illustrations are expressive and effective. Useful psychologist’s tips in the backmatter guide… View →