Reviews
“A useful addition both to the Mouse Math series and to the shelf of math concept books for the youngest.” —Booklist Online View →
“Melmon’s sweet Scarry-esque illustrations make the lessons go down easily.” —Booklist Online View →
The Mitzvah Magician
“In this sweetly energetic story with brightly colored pictures to match, Marshall simplifies the Jewish concept of mitzvah (‘giving back’ as a moral and religious obligation), making the idea more accessible to preschoolers by linking it to a child’s everyday world.… View →
Zombie Makers: True Stories of Nature's Undead
“Disgustingly good.” —Booklist Online View →
Down in the Dumps: Book 3
“Middle-grade readers will relate to the angst of changing relationships that comes with adolescence.” —Booklist Online View →
“For their part, young readers will enjoy the episodic nature of the stories while relishing the vicarious thrills of a helter-skelter family who favor fun over fastidiousness.” —Booklist Online View →
Fly, Chick, Fly!
“There are lively, eloquent touches in the text, and the softly rendered, evocative pastel illustrations are appealing.” —Booklist Online View →
Little White Duck: A Childhood in China
“The stories are vivid even without Martinéz’s bold artwork that evokes both traditional Chinese scrolls and midcentury propaganda posters. The result is a memoir that reads like a fable, a good story with a moral that resonates.” —Booklist Online View →
Forensic Identification: Putting a Name and Face on Death
“In a straightforward, no-nonsense manner, this focuses on how forensic scientists are able to solve the mystery of human remains that are not easily identifiable… The resolutions of the case files at the end of each chapter provide a satisfying wrap-up while demonstrating… View →
Conflict Resolution Smarts: How to Communicate, Negotiate, Compromise, and More
“This accessible, interactive title in the USA Today Teen Wise Guides series will draw readers with its close look at conflicts. An excellent choice for group discussion, this will also appeal to individual readers, who will recognize themselves, whether… View →
I Want a Party!
“Ross’ scrawly lines and endearingly sloppy watercolors make this another easy-to-read, easy-to-love entry into the continuing adventures of this rascally royal.” —Booklist Online View →
Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word?
“An enjoyable addition to language arts units.” —Booklist Online View →
Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective?
“[A] fast, fun, and rhythmical [series].”—Booklist Online View →