Reviews
My Wandering Dreaming Mind
“Whatever the writer’s capacity, time constraints, or creative mood, these pages offer a trove of ideas to spark inspiration, among them exercises and crafting activities such as list making, shape poems, hand-crafted haiku holders, dialogue practice, and journaling. A… View →
Not Every Princess
“The authors keep their messaging to a minimum; coupled with the emotion and humor in Docampo’s artwork, it goes a long way to helping the book feel like a book and not just a resource.”—Publisher’s Weekly View →
Ouch Moments: When Words Are Used in Hurtful Ways
“Genhart clearly articulates how, when bullying occurs, it can be hard to know what to do. He encourages readers to avoid responding in kind, practice kindness (both to themselves and others), and talk to adults. It’s a solid resource for conflict meditation in clinical or… View →
Quiet as Mud
“A softly joyous picture book that traces the experience of preferring noiselessness . . . emphasizes the child’s sense of oneness with the world. . . . Combined, text and art radiate contentment.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Rainbow: A First Book of Pride
“A joyous tribute to LGBTQ families.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Ouch Moments: When Words Are Used in Hurtful Ways
“People of all ages can learn and grow from the message of this offering. A great addition to collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Peacock and Sketch
“Prabhat’s use of vibrant colors coupled with Peacock’s expressive poses amplify his proud handsomeness. Readers will note the similarities between Peacock and Mo Willems’s beloved Pigeon, while enjoying the illustrations and wisdom imparted. . . . A gorgeously illustrated… View →
Rainbow: A First Book of Pride
“A win for LBGTQIA+ families and libraries seeking to diversify their shelves.”—School Library Journal View →
Red Yellow Blue
“The deeper layers to the story will encourage emotional exploration and prompt discussion with older children. . . . Perfect for social and emotional learning, this picture book cleverly melds life lessons with an introduction to the primary colors.”—School Library… View →
Remembering Ethan
“Broaching a difficult but important topic, this heartbreaking story takes on a family’s loss in a delicate and relatable way. . . . [T]he work encourages communication and connection in desperate times. . . . This is an important work on mental health, for any collection aimed at… View →
Snitchy Witch
“No one likes a snitch . . . spooky school backdrop (books, spiders) and the rambunctious cast in pointed hats may help the lesson go down easier.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Sewing the Rainbow: A Story about Gilbert Baker
“A colorful tribute to Gilbert Baker . . . creating the rainbow flag after a conversation with Harvey Milk. The art is beautiful and bright, transitioning powerfully from a subdued Kansan landscape to a flamboyant Bay Area. . . . It’s clear this book has a lot of love for the View →
Snitchy Witch
“Explains the difference between tattling and telling: Snitching gets people in trouble; telling is for unsafe conditions, when someone’s hurt, or when you need help from a grown-up. . . . [T]ext for grown-ups follow the tale, explaining snitching versus telling, why kids… View →
Something Happened in Our Park: Standing Together after Gun Violence
“This simply stated story and the note to readers—chock-full of helpful prompts—could be useful to caregivers looking to help children through trauma. . . . [T]he authors clear up misconceptions by citing the disproportionate circumstances that lead to increases in community… View →
Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story about Racial Injustice
“Does an admirable job showing two families’ reactions to a police killing . . . important for library collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Let's Visit Israel
“The book is a delightful way to introduce one to four year olds to sites of Israel” —The American Israelite View →
To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What Is a Verb?
“Prosmitsky’s signature silly cats act and act and act! Aspiring writers will know by the end of this book that, ‘If it’s an action, it’s a verb!’” —Publishers Weekly View →
Booker T. Washington
“What a fine little biography of the young Booker T. Washington this is. . . precise language and soulfully illustrated with a soft pastel palette. . . Told so diligently that it cannot help but inspire.” —Booklist View →
Vincent van Gogh
" . . .A fine job of describing van Gogh’s life in a way that children will understand." —Booklist View →
Clyde Tombaugh and the Search for Planet X
“. . .This will be an attractive addition to astronomy collections.” —Booklist View →
