Reviews
Doug's Dung
“A budding artist searches for his strength . . . . The large-eyed insects composed of simple shapes appear friendly while the earth-toned dung beetles cheerfully complement the brights of the garden—and thus Doug’s art as well. Encouraging and… View →
Fantastic You
“The narrative of this book is written like a pep talk one could imagine hearing from a person with fully realized emotional intelligence. . . . Many strategies for exhibiting self-love chosen by the child protagonists employing them are shown as valid, reinforcing that there is no View →
A Feel Better Book for Little Tears
“A useful picture book for encouraging social-emotional health. . .®eaders may also find value in its potential to foster empathy or to pre-emptively address sadness as one of many emotions we all experience. Validating and soothing.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Find Your Fierce: How to Put Social Anxiety in Its Place
“A clinical psychologist offers teens practical tools they can use to deal with social anxiety. . . . Sperling explains how to manage thoughts, feelings, and behavior using the tools of cognitive behavior therapy: checking your thoughts, mindfulness, and relaxation. . . . The… View →
Frizzy Haired Zuzu
“The book’s beautiful, sometimes whimsical cartoon illustrations skillfully depict the unsuccessful endeavors to reduce Zuzu’s hair volume and capture her emotions in response. The tale offers an important message—that kids should love and accept themselves wholeheartedly . . .… View →
Breathe: A Ghost Story
“McNish’s vivid descriptions of the ghosts and Jack’s interaction with them is so real that just the thought of the icy coldness of the malevolent Ghost Mother’s touch will make the reader shudder. . . Even the most reluctant reader will not be able to put this… View →
Goodbye, School
“Lippert’s languid prose and tender child’s-eye point of view evoke the emotions of a young person’s struggle with transitions, especially changing schools. . . . Perfect for children going through transitions and the adults who guide them.”—Kirkus… View →
Big Bold Beautiful Me
“Body positivity shines through a jaunty rhyming text . . . . Individual examples are then followed by the hearty refrain ‘When I look in the mirror/ what do I see?// Big and bold and beautiful me!’ Burgett’s images effectively use mirrors to depict the kids’ attitude… View →
Grow Happy
“Creating and caring for a garden serves as an apt metaphor for self-care in this sensitive story from the father-daughter team of Lasser and Foster-Lasser. . . . Crinkly, textured papers bring pleasing warmth to Lyles’s mixed-media collages, creating an atmosphere of… View →
Double Cheeseburgers, Quiche, and Vegetarian Burritos: American Cooking from the 1920s through Today
“. . .easy to read and delightfully illustrated, this food story will enrich any social studies and home economics class and inspire students to study further what we often take for granted.” —VOYA View →
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Amaterasu: Return of the Sun [A Japanese Myth]
“Reluctant readers have much to appreciate in the dynamic and colorful format of these comic books, while being exposed to complex themes such as sibling rivalry and family obligations. Because they include end material such as glossaries, pronunciation guides, and further… View →
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Demeter & Persephone: Spring Held Hostage [A Greek Myth]
“Reluctant readers have much to appreciate in the dynamic and colorful format of these comic books, while being exposed to complex themes such as sibling rivalry and family obligations. Because they include end material such as glossaries, pronunciation guides, and further… View →
Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best-Friend Must Do in Europe
“The epistolary format allows Brady’s unique voice to shine through and keeps the story moving along. . . Although there is not a lot of depth to this story, it will prove to be a fun summer read. The format and length will attract readers, and Brady’s distinctive… View →
Secrets of a Civil War Submarine: Solving the Mysteries of the H. L. Hunley
“Walker skillfully combines history, science, and storytelling in clear and accessible writing that will appeal to middle school students as well as older readers. . . Abundant photographs and illustrations are attractive and informative, and the layout is clean and attention… View →
Horse Sense: The Story of Will Sasse, His Horse Star, and the Outlaw Jesse James
“This wonderful, simple story tells of a boy living in the Wild West of Minnesota.” —VOYA View →
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The Trojan Horse: The Fall of Troy [A Greek Myth]
“Contemporary readers can discover the wonder of ancient stories through the eye-catching artwork and fast-paced storytelling of this series. . . he Trojan Horse evokes the feelings of weariness and despair experienced by both soldiers and civilians living through a long View →
Janusz Korczak's Children
“. . .this quiet account of the hero is haunting, and his self-sacrifice is unforgettable.” —Booklist View →
Grow Happy
“This book should lead to many good discussions around well being and each person’s ability to cultivate their own contentment.”—School Library Connection View →
Camilla, Cartographer
“Through this engaging story, children will be shown the benefits of using and creating maps of their own. Camilla is a lovable main character. She’s smart, kind, and adventurous . . . . A fun way to get children interested in cartography, this book lends itself to many lessons… View →
Carol Gilligan and the Search for Voice
“A highly readable and powerful volume . . . . Pop-out text boxes, illustrations, and photographs, as well as large text, are all helpful features to increase accessibility. Some may find it most important that there are entire sections on listening, because what’s a voice without… View →
Doug's Dung
“Digital illustrations of buggy-eyed beetles have subtle elements, such as belts, that characterize each and add charm. The prose is succinct, with select bolded words that could lead to discussions after reading the book . . . . This book successfully focuses on resilience… View →
Emily Grace and the What-Ifs: A Story for Children about Nighttime Fears
“A useful addition to a public library’s parenting collection, or for school libraries where parents seek help regarding their children’s behavior.”—School Library Journal View →
Find Your Fierce: How to Put Social Anxiety in Its Place
“Sperling takes the commonly known talking points about anxiety and uses them as stepping stones for a more comprehensive action plan both for teens who live with debilitating anxiety disorders and those who occasionally experience anxiety-causing scenarios. . . . An important,… View →