Reviews
Fire in the Sky
“Excellent historical fiction for younger readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Say It with Music: A Story about Irving Berlin
“. . .vividly written. . . It’s intriguing story and one that Streissguth makes readable and enjoyable.” —School Library Journal View →
Bunnies and Their Hobbies
“. . .story well suited for winding down or bedtime.” —School Library Journal View →
Count Your Way through Israel
“. . .bright watercolor borders and realistic illustrations are appealing. No other book on Israel for this age level is equal to this one.” —School Library Journal View →
How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots: A Swahili Tale of Friendship
“Tales that value friendship are easy to promote, especially when the characters express their caring in both thought and deed. The placement of the drawings and the exquisite design create a harmony that makes this a strikingly handsome addition to folktale collections.”… View →
What Is a Gas?
“Each of these introductions explains the relevant state of matter, along with basic vocabulary. The layout is bright with many color photographs featuring children of different ethnicities.” —School Library Journal View →
Sylvia & Miz Lula Maye
“The protagonist is a spirited, sassy girl with a strong, engaging voice, and the old woman is warm and spunky. . . this first novel is a satisfying and humorous novel.” —School Library Journal View →
T-Boy of the Bayou
“The Cajun dialect reads well and is accompanied by primitive paintings bordered in frames painted to look like wood. For those looking for more books on Cajun life or on environmental concerns, this one is worth consideration.” —School Library… View →
To Bathe a Boa
“. . .will inspire giggles from children.” —School Library Journal View →
“This quietly optimistic story is told with an air of authenticity and appreciation by a woman who has firsthand knowledge of Caribbean fisheries.” — School Library Journal View →
Helen Keller
“With short, easy sentences and plenty of white space enveloping the large typeface, this biography is just right for emerging readers. Keller’s story unfolds at a fast, reader-friendly pace. Poignant, soft-focused watercolor illustrations complement the text.” View →
Lost at the White House: A 1909 Easter Story
“A good introduction to historical fiction.” — School Library Journal View →
On Sukkot and Simchat Torah
“The lovely, muted pastel illustrations are an excellent accompaniment to the lyrical text. There is a scarcity of children’s books dealing with these two celebrations, so it is a pleasure to see such a fine one.” — School Library… View →
“With pleasant, animated illustrations, this unique story connects the two Jewish holidays. The simple text reads well aloud. . .” —School Library Journal View →
The Search for Antarctic Dinosaurs
“engaging illustrations ably support the narrative. Details, including the expedition’s preparations for the extreme cold and how the fossils were removed from rock, will appeal to young science fans.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Quilt-Block History of Pioneer Days: With Projects Kids Can Make
“A really-truly-kids-can-do-it history/art project book. Cobb’s well-written text will hold youngsters’ interest, and the information about pioneer life is neatly tied to particular quilts, illustrated with simple, colorful watercolor sketches. Best of all, the… View →
Come Morning
“This is a fast-moving book with excellent characterization. The story is based on fact and will be useful to students studying the Civil War era.” —School Library Journal View →
Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky: More about Adjectives
“Chock-full of imagination-tickling adjectives, this sprightly volume will have readers itching to spice up their writing, ‘make phrases sing/and keep our language interesting!’” —Curriculum Connections View →
The Gateway Arch
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →
Lazily, Crazily, Just a Bit Nasally: More about Adverbs
“Wacky illustrations in bold colors complement a bouncing rhyme as the zany cats of Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb? (Lerner, 2005) take another humorous and instructional look at the part of speech ‘that describes when, how, where, how often, and… View →
The Empire State Building
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →