Reviews
An American Army of Two
“This easy-reader presents a fresh and feminist glimpse of an unusual event during the War of 1812.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
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Isis & Osiris: To the Ends of the Earth [An Egyptian Myth]
“This glossy comic-book-style entry is visually arresting and appealingly quick, making for an accessible introduction to an Egyptian unit. . . Witt’s pencil and ink drawings are vividly colored, creating a bright, rich desert-scape and reinforcing the emotionally taut… View →
No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves
“Fascinating, ambitious, diverse, rigorously researched, and much-needed—this book will save lives.”–Kathleen Krull, winner of the Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award for body of work, and author of the Lives Of series View →
Margaret Bourke-White
“Vividly written for beginning readers, this biography of photographer Margaret Bourke-White captures the excitement and danger she experienced as she took her pictures.” —Booklist View →
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Beowulf: Monster Slayer [A British Legend]
“The abbreviated text nods to the original’s style and tone. . . an easily digestible introduction to one of the earliest ogre-and-dragon tales.” —Booklist View →
Living in Urban Communities
“These books provide very simple introductions to life in cities and suburbs.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Captured by Pirates: Book 1
“Part text and part comic book, this entry casts readers as an English lad setting sail in 1635, making decisions to determine the outcome of encounters with many seagoing dangers.” —Booklist View →
Dazzling Dragonflies: A Life Cycle Story
“The artwork’s mixed-media elements create vivid scenes of the dragonflies in their habitat.” —Booklist View →
Saving the Whooping Crane
“It is refreshing to read a beginning animal story that is not fictional and yet is still interesting.” —Booklist View →
My Story Friend
“Chen’s mixed-media illustrations include elements of chalk, watercolor, and pastels, using fanciful clothing and setting details to contribute to the tale’s folkloric feel. The boy learns that talking about something hard can soften the experience and maybe even help him cope, and View →
Neon Words: 10 Brilliant Ways to Light Up Your Writing
“An engaging collection of ideas for group assignments, and fun for individuals, too.”—Booklist View →
Peacock and Sketch
“It’s an inventive introduction to the increasingly prevalent world of social media and fleeting fame, playfully positing that, while fun can be had in those arenas, real satisfaction comes through real-life friends and deeper interactions. The snazzy illustrations are a delight,… View →
Rainbow: A First Book of Pride
“A positive tool for celebrating a wide range of human diversity and all kids of familial love.”—Booklist View →
My Story Friend
“The illustrations are haunting, a surprising combination of line drawings and painterly backgrounds. They look like chalk pictures, if chalk could draw on the water or the night sky. . . . With the right listener, every story feels urgent. This book makes every reader a… View →
My Wandering Dreaming Mind
“The positive scaffold provides a hopeful launch pad for progress. . . . This fills a needed bibliotherapy niche for families, therapists, and school counselors. . . . A positive spin for all those who struggle with executive function and those who love them.”—Kirkus… View →
The Not-So-Scary Dog
“Beneficial to families. . . . A fear of dogs is no match for serviceable practicality.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Once Upon My Dads' Divorce
“A heartfelt conversation where both parents model ideal behavior during a divorce, talking through Grayson’s feelings together and making clear that the divorce stemmed from mutual change rather than animosity . . . perfectly practical.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Out of the Fires: A Journal of Resilience and Recovery after Disaster
“The aftermath of a natural disaster becomes an educational narrative. . . . [T]he child’s emotional journey will reassure both young people and adults.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Peacock and Sketch
“A fame-obsessed peacock gains much-needed perspective. . . . A helpful title for kids growing up in the social media age.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Pooka and Bunni
“Two siblings discover they can accomplish amazing things together. . . . Zivoin is never preachy, allowing young readers to absorb the gentle lesson about sibling love, acceptance, and just getting along. . . . No sibling rivalry in this tender and loving tale.”—Kirkus… View →
Pockets Full of Rocks
“Engelberg, a psychologist, pens a simple and compelling story of parental depression. . . . Haley illustrates depression with dark clouds, adding layers of texture to brighten the clouds and present depression in the story as an illness, not a villain. By the end, Ella’s… View →
Psychology for Kids: The Science of the Mind and Behavior
“This kid-friendly introduction to psychology describes what the science is, what psychologists do, and how they do it. . . . A useful and engaging overview of the science of mind and behavior.”—Kirkus Reviews View →