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Cover: The Little Island

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“The lesson that the geese learn is both important and impactful, and will definitely resonate with young audiences.”—Children’s Literature

 
Cover: Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“[A] highly recommended book that will enrich readers’ knowledge of our planet Earth while inspiring creatively beautiful change.” –Children’s Literature

 
Cover: Focus on Civil Rights Sit-Ins

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“The books provide excellent introductions to topics that are often difficult to approach, but must be addressed both in our nation’s classrooms and in our homes in order to have informed citizens who want to make a difference for the betterment of humanity.” –Children’s Literature

 
Cover: The Real History of Juneteenth

Booklist

“These books will broaden library history collections by adding information and perspectives that more traditional volumes may have ignored.”—Booklist

 
Cover: Walls and Welcome Mats: Immigration and the American Dream

Booklist

“This is history presented through the lens of immigration, and readers learn the basics . . . along with new insights.”—Booklist

 
Cover: Hedge Lion

Kirkus Reviews

“Wilson-Owen offers a sensitive take on the idea of expressing and managing big emotions. Skilled use of fine-lined drawings is further enhanced by judicious use of color. . . . Roaring good naptime fare.”—Kirkus Reviews

 
Cover: The Day Fin Flooded the World

Kirkus Reviews

“An ideal read-aloud, this wacky tale takes an intriguing premise and, using childlike logic, follows it to a most outlandish conclusion . . . . Dripping with fun!”—Kirkus Reviews

 
Cover: What's That, Jack?

Kirkus Reviews

“Will inspire youngsters to embrace uncertainty—and adventures.”—Kirkus Reviews

 
Cover: 60 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“This book would be an awesome addition to a social studies classroom for upper elementary through junior high students, and it would be a great gift for anyone looking to provide children with inspiring stories of heroic Americans.” –Children’s Literature

 
Cover: Kind Crocodile

Publishers Weekly

“[A] a diverting reminder that kindness comes in all shapes and sizes—and sometimes requires community.”—Publishers Weekly

 
Cover: Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport

Publishers Weekly

“Stelson employs a communal we to narrate this story of 669 primarily Jewish children of the Czech Kindertransport . . . Impressionistic acrylic, collage, and pencil art by Alko is embellished throughout with sparkling stars and round yellow orbs.”—Publishers Weekly

 
Cover: Detective Gordon: A Case with a Bang

Booklist

“[T]his book is enjoyable for reading aloud to young children and accessible to transitional chapter-book readers. Nilsson excels at writing imaginative, gently amusing adventures, laced with unpretentious bits of wisdom. Spee’s enchanting illustrations capture the tone of the…

 
Cover: Detective Gordon: A Case with a Bang

School Library Journal

“The combination of the quaint narrative and the lovely, painterly illustrations make this a warm-hearted tale that readers will want to immerse themselves in. . . . Instant classics, these stories would make for perfect classroom read-alouds and a just-right match for chapter book…

 
Cover: My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration

Kirkus Reviews

“The text is pithy but lively, good for reading aloud. The art is expressive and colorful, with lots of warm pinks and oranges. A sweet, energetic book that can help neurodivergent kids understand their brains better.”—Kirkus Reviews

 
Cover: Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport

The Horn Book Magazine

“[Q]uiet but immediate. . . . The in-the-moment text combines with emotional acrylic, colored-pencil, and collage illustrations in Alko’s signature style to create a dreamlike atmosphere.”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine

 
Cover: The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent

Kirkus Reviews

“Honestly and courageously explores sensitive topics.”—Kirkus Reviews

 
Cover: Torch

School Library Journal

“A masterful, taut, and emotionally rich historical novel that is heartrending and essential reading for our present political climate.”—starred, School Library Journal

 
Cover: The Love of the Moonlight

Kirkus Reviews

“A nighttime poem rooted in a city landscape, encouragement to be compassionate, and, of course, moonlight. . . . The palette of blues, reds, greens, and black is expertly shaded, conveying a dreamy mood appropriate to the subject.”—Kirkus Reviews

 
Cover: Rainbow Letters: A Book for Rainbow Babies

Kirkus Reviews

“With few picture-book reflections of pregnancy and infant loss, this warmhearted title is welcome.”—Kirkus Reviews

 
Cover: The Green Girls

Kirkus Reviews

“Readers will be drawn in by bright, approachable illustrations and stay for the determination of these young eco-warriors.”—Kirkus Reviews

 
Cover: Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask

The Horn Book Magazine

“In this mythology-minded adventure tale, Nguru provides readers with a solid introduction to Kenyan lore . . . and culture. . . . The emotional structure of the story . . . will resonate with many readers.”—The Horn Book Magazine

 
Cover: A Long Way from Home

The Horn Book Magazine

“[A] thought-provoking sci-fi novel . . . The tension of the boys’ quest will keep readers invested . . . [b]ut Abby’s situation is equally engrossing.”—The Horn Book Magazine

 
Cover: The Moon Is a Ball: Stories of Panda & Squirrel

Kirkus Reviews

“[T]he tales, translated from Dutch, are enjoyable and will hold readers’ attention. Low-key friends and not-too-dramatic adventures can be enough sometimes.”—Kirkus Reviews

 
Cover: What Will I Be?

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“This is a good book about imagination, friendships, and the future. However, the most important part of the story is the ending, which focuses on the importance of being yourself.” –Children’s Literature