Reviews
Starlight Symphony
“Children are likely to enjoy this musical perspective of animals and their sounds. Teachers may find this book a unique addition to a unit on animals or even music. In addition, this title provides examples of onomatopoeia of animal sounds, which could be helpful in a writing… View →
Defending Nature: How the US Military Protects Threatened and Endangered Species
“Every science and social studies classroom would benefit from having this book in their library. Teens and adults of all ages will gain valuable knowledge and insights on conservation, biodiversity, adaptations, and habitat preservation. Reviewer Rating:… View →
Call the Bee Doctor!: How Science Is Saving Honey Bees
“The text goes beyond introductory information about the bees and moves deeper into examining their plight and how scientists worked to save them. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA's First Black Superstar
“An inviting way to teach readers about a lesser-known basketball superstar. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Talking about Illness: A Sesame Street ® Resource
“The Sesame Street characters coupled with bright photographs help caregivers and educators teach the concepts of empathy and kindness when someone is ill. . . a beautiful resource is perfect for any early childhood center or home. Reviewer Rating:… View →
Beach Day: Book 18
“Beach Day is a fun book for young readers to help build reading confidence. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
The Rule of Three
“This book deals with heavy topics incredibly well. Children deal with microaggressions and systemic racism regularly. The author brings these up naturally in the story and purposefully shows their impact. . . The book would be excellent in schools to stimulate conversation with… View →
The Marvelous Moleon
“Told with playfulness and illustrated comedically, the story is filled with fun and will be appreciated by young readers. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
A Mother Is a House
“An eye-catching, neon-highlighted tribute to mums and all the endless ways they support their children.”—The Guardian View →
Calm Your Roar Like a Dinosaur: How to Relax Muscle by Muscle
“Joseph’s big-eyed, sweet-faced dinos are downright adorable, depicted in vibrant hues, while the text is buoyant and easy to follow. Backmatter on the Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique follows, with a reader’s note that will help adults guide young children in… View →
Happy Passover, Edie Rose!
“Children will learn about the Passover seder while observing a young girl organize a memorable day for a beloved neighbor and friend.” —School Library Journal View →
Speaking on Climate: A Guide to Speechwriting for a Better Future
“Speaking on Climate urges us to ensure that our climate messaging goes beyond speaking to the brain but speaking to the heart, body, and soul as the global artivism movement is urging us to do. It is a helpful and practical guide to communications that inspire and… View →
The Elephant and the Purim Crown
“A welcome glimpse of a culture too rarely depicted in American children’s literature.” –Kirkus Reviews View →
And, Too, the Fox
“Children will be captivated by Fox as they join him on a joyful romp through his world.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Doll Test: Choosing Equality
“The text is accessible and direct, but it’s given a particularly subversive quality with its doll narrators, who are somewhat bemused by the idea of separating anyone by skin color . . . The digitally collaged art is, as noted in the illustrator’s note, purposefully… View →
Timothy Dinoman Saves the Cat: Book 1
“Action-packed, filled with snappy banter, featuring enjoyable characters, and colorfully illustrated, this graphic novel will gain and hold reader’s attention. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Timothy Dinoman and the Attack of the Dancing Machines: Book 2
“Written with an eye toward non-stop action paired with wry humor, this Timothy Dinoman story will greatly appeal to graphic novel enthusiasts. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
First Job 101: A Teen Guide to Employment
“This friendly guide should be in every library that serves middle and high school students. . . . The text itself begins with discussions about realistic first job opportunities, searching and applying for a job, creating a resume, and interviewing techniques. In the second half… View →
An Etrog from Across the Sea
“This book reinforces the importance of Jewish traditions and family for Jewish children at a time in America when there is rising anti-Semitism.” —Children’s Literature View →
I Fuel: How Energy Powers Our Busy World
“The illustrations are colorful and accurately identify the journey of fuel overtime for young readers. Vehicle lovers will enjoy this behind the scenes look at the fuel that powers their favorite machines! Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton
“Althea and Angela’s love of the game of tennis is as obvious as the challenges they face in the eyes of adversity. Readers will be cheering for their successes long after the last page is turned. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I've Met — So Far!
“An oversized 5+ picture-book catalogue of children, featuring an elastic child, a child made of cupcakes, a thunder child, a mirror child and many more, each with their own foibles, friends and family dynamics. Witty and vividly illustrated, it will have young readers pointing out View →
The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I've Met — So Far!
“Clotilde Perrin’s The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I’ve Met—So Far!, translated from the French by Daniel Hahn, introduces readers to the 38 kids that the author (Inside the Villains; Gotcha!) has encountered “on my… View →
Good Game: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Being a Good Sport
“Using this book with children before engaging in any type of competition allows for a discussion on how to play fair, follow the rules, and be kind-three things young children struggle with when playing games . . . Young readers will enjoy seeing familiar characters from the… View →