Reviews
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 →
My Family Haggadah
“A wonderful colorful story about how to celebrate Passover for very young children.”―Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database View →
Dream by Dream: The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise
“A welcome addition to all library collections.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Prisoner for Liberty
“This inspiring, personal story will help draw early readers into U.S. history.” —Booklist View →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
Holiday Cooking around the World
“Both titles [Holiday Cooking Around the World and Cooking the East African Way] 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 →
Brilliant Bea: A Story for Kids with Dyslexia and Learning Differences
“A child with dyslexia gains confidence in herself . . . . Appropriately, said text is set in a readable, sans-serif type to support dyslexic readers who might encounter her story . . . . Affirming and helpful.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Harbor Seal Pup Grows Up
“The short sentences, large print, and simple vocabulary are just right for new readers. Color photos on every page help draw children into the text.” —Booklist View →