Reviews
The Story of a Tulip: It Starts with a Bulb
“A simple introduction to popular science and manufacturing concepts, best for beginning readers.”—Booklist View →
How Is a Bandage Like a Worm?: Medicine Imitating Nature
“[I]ntroduces the concept of biomimicry to primary-grade readers by spotlighting how certain animals have inspired different inventions in STEM fields.”—Booklist View →
The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent
“The lure and danger of Antarctica is vividly captured . . . Readers will discover a unique continent in need of preservation in this appealing, well-researched book.”—Booklist View →
How to Make a Book (about My Dog)
“[G]eneral readers and budding authors will still come away strongly impressed by the everyday miracle that is the book in their hands.”—Booklist View →
It’s All Art!: From Drawing to Dress-Up with Sesame Street ®
“Children will love seeing their favorite characters . . . creating art of their own and will be inspired to make some themselves. [A] great title for emerging readers and for shared reading.”—Booklist View →
Golf's G.O.A.T.: Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and More
“Each book closes by challenging readers to research the sport’s history, make their own top-ten lists, and discuss their choices with friends. An appealing series for sports fans.”—Booklist View →
Dulcinea in the Forbidden Forest
“Könnecke’s early chapter book moves at a quick clip and is punctuated by entertaining non sequiturs and simple inked illustrations in orange, black, and white. This will easily be a success with both young listeners and readers, who will be drawn to dauntless… View →
SuperJoe Does NOT Do Cuddles
“In this hilarious tale about a little Black boy coming into his own, readers meet SuperJoe, an amazing child with a vivid imagination . . . The takeaway that you never grow too old for a mother’s love is sweetly incorporated without becoming saccharine.”—Booklist View →
My House in 2055
“Creates such an innovative, green, and comfortable environment that many readers will be ready to move right in.”—Booklist View →
When Dogs Heal: Powerful Stories of People Living with HIV and the Dogs That Saved Them
“[D]eals affectingly with a subject that remains too absent in books for young readers. It deserves the widest possible readership.”—starred, Booklist View →
Odd Bods: The World's Unusual Animals
“High-interest content and visuals will appeal to reluctant readers and animal lovers alike.”—Booklist View →
Maria Tallchief: Native America's Prima Ballerina
“The Beginner Biography series . . . welcomes another worthy set of Americans to its ranks with these latest volumes for primary-grade readers.”—Booklist View →
Living Fossils: Survivors from Earth's Distant Past
“An informative book for readers drawn to strange and amazing animals.”—Booklist View →
Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Revolution: Bitcoin and Beyond
“There’s a lack of information on this topic for young readers; this useful book fills a void.”—Booklist View →
Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
“A historically accurate but relatively gentle introduction to the Holocaust for elementary-age readers.” — Miriam Aronin, Booklist View →
If I Go Missing
“Jonnie’s words put a personal face on this critical issue, and they will resonate with readers long after the last page.”—Booklist View →
Consent: Deal with it before boundaries get crossed
“[The book] defines consent and, through colorful illustrations and comic book-style spreads, explores situations when it is assumed, expressed, informed, or implied. . . . Readers are reassured in this informative and useful book that ‘what is most important is that everyone View →
“The lively comic gets the point across . . . and the back matter drives it home: multiple quizzes and essay questions make sure readers . . . understand how to be safe online.”—Booklist View →
Ruby Bridges: A Brave Child Who Made History
“Young readers are introduced to Ruby Bridges in this volume of the Beginner Biography series . . .”—Booklist View →
The Case of the Poached Egg: A Wilcox & Griswold Mystery
“The short chapters, good use of white space, and plentiful illustrations make this series a great choice for newly independent readers.”—Booklist View →
Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z
“[A]ny reader who is preparing a presentation or leading a discussion on social behavior, character education, self-actualization, or making a difference will find a trove of accessible and appealing material within these colorful, cheerful pages.”—Booklist View →
