Reviews
Book One: The Shadow Door
“Fantasy, play, and reality are well mixed in these short books. The reader tries to escape the next attack from the Shadow Spies right along with the foursome as each page unfolds another heart-stopping discovery. The pictures are rich, with well-defined colors and expressions… View →
Book Three: The Master of Shadows
“Fantasy, play, and reality are well mixed in these short books. The reader tries to escape the next attack from the Shadow Spies right along with the foursome as each page unfolds another heart-stopping discovery. The pictures are rich, with well-defined colors and expressions… View →
Book Two: The Shadow Spies
“Fantasy, play, and reality are well mixed in these short books. The reader tries to escape the next attack from the Shadow Spies right along with the foursome as each page unfolds another heart-stopping discovery. The pictures are rich, with well-defined colors and expressions… 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 →
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 →
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 →
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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 →
Luis de Torres Sails to Freedom
“The text effectively introduces the expulsion of the Jews from Spain and Tisha B’Av…An excellent introduction to a lesser-known holiday and historical event.”―School Library Journal View →
Wolf's Coming!
“A scary story with a cozy ending is always shivery fun for reading to young preschoolers many times over.”―Booklist View →
The Rabbi and His Donkey
“Can appeal to those looking for a dive into Jewish history, Judaic scholarship, and Sephardic culture, as well as those looking for the more universal messages of the value of connections with animals and the natural world, and the importance of taking time out of our busy days… View →
Remember the Ladies: A Story about Abigail Adams
“The author of this excellent biography succeeds in presenting Abigail in a sympathetic way, helping her readers see how much Abigail did in her lifetime.” —Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Review View →
Oh, The Places He Went: A Story about Dr. Seuss
“Weidt skillfully connects events and people. . .” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Sisters Against Slavery: A Story about Sarah and Angelina Grimké
“McPherson’s thoughtful exposition should win these heroines a following. When procrastinating report writers find all the Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass books checked out, hand them a copy of Sisters and promise them. . . a rewarding read.” … View →
Monkey with a Tool Belt
“Despite his somewhat frou-frou name, Chico Bon Bon is the most tool-savvy monkey around. . . Wide-eyed and widow’s-peaked, Chico is a very likable little guy, vaguely spider-monkey-ish in appearance, and his attachment to his tool belt is clearly evident (he all but pats… View →
Big Bold Beautiful Me
“An upbeat, uncomplicated ode to bodies that are big, thick, broad, and boundless.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Big Brain Book: How It Works and All Its Quirks
“Introducing a complicated and astounding natural computer. The science of the human brain and nervous system, and its myriad connections and functions, is addressed in a visually appealing format along with suggestions for experiments requiring little equipment . . . . Gill’s… View →
Blossom and Bud
“Two flowers learn the power of self-acceptance . . . . Blooms with positive textual messages . . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Camilla, Super Helper
“Helpful friends make mighty superheroes. Offering an introduction to spatial thinking, this story explores cooperation and bee conservation and teaches simple methods for assisting nature’s vital pollinators . . . . The colorful, lively illustrations are appealing; the animal… View →