Reviews
“Eleyor Snir’s vignettes of land, sea and sky have a strong decorative arts feel – there’s a soupçon of endearing visual detail in the animal families that appear (the pink fur of baby monkeys, the toothy grin of a whale pod) intermingled with curvilinear shapes View →
Rainbow Soup: Adventures in Poetry
“Full of puns and silly jokes, Cleary here does for poetry what his Words Are Categorical series does for grammar. . . the verses are clever and comical, and youngsters who may be intimidated by poetry may well warm up to its playful presentation here.” … View →
Rebecca's Journey Home
“The joyous tone of how adoption helps a family grow in love and in faith gives this title its appeal. Shapiro’s gently stylized watercolors, sometimes suggesting the work of Giselle Potter, bring warmth and heart to the proceedings.” —… View →
Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You
“Smoothly translated. . . the account of Jeanne’s survival is remarkable and inspiring, as she indeed proves herself a fighter in many ways. . . The heroine’s story ends on a welcome note of hope.” —Publishers Weekly, starred… View →
The Perfect Shot
“Alphin (Picture Perfect) scores big with this novel. . . the author’s portrayal of Brian’s slow awakening to a sense of personal integrity and responsibility – even at great personal cost – is convincing, and may well get readers thinking.” … View →
Santa's Secrets Revealed: All Your Questions Answered about Santa's Super Sleigh, His Flying Reindeer, and Other Wonders
“You can’t keep a good legend down – at least when it comes to Santa. A Young skeptic named Stevie joins the ranks of Virginia and others who have questioned Old Saint Nick’s existence. With confidence and a tongue-in-cheek flair, Solheim (It’s Disgusting… View →
Willy the Scrub
“McEwan delivers a worthy message about perseverance and sportsmanship. . .tailor-made for reluctant readers.” — Publisher’s Weekly View →
Colors of Mexico
“Large cheery oil paintings done in bright hues and with bold strokes reflect the countryside and various aspects of Mexican culture.” —School Library Journal View →
Emergency!
“An engaging subject and bold, colorful illustrations guarantee this picture book an enthusiastic audience. When at last all of the emergency calls are over and ‘the rescue vehicles are all tucked away,’ odds are good they’ll be called out again by eager… View →
Secret Holes
“The strength of this story of self-discovery lies in the loving relationship between Sylvia and her great-grandmother. Although the action is set in 1978, the novel has a timeless quality. . .” —School Library Journal View →
“Many children will identify with Katie and her fears, and find some comfort in the solution. . . good story for one-on-one or group sharing.” —School Library Journal View →
Everybody Bakes Bread
“Thornton’s richly colored, softly realistic illustrations show the diversity of age and nationality, lifestyles, and staple foods of this friendly neighborhood.” —School Library Journal View →
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 →
My Grandpa and the Sea
“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 →