Reviews
Brachiosaurus: A First Look
“An excellent choice that features a high interest topic for children and aids in classroom or story time discussion of the selected dinosaurs.” —School Library Journal View →
Spiders: We're Not Scary — We're Amazing!
“Engaging enough to soothe even confirmed arachnophobes.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ruth First Never Backed Down
“A worthy introduction to a heroic journalist and activist.” ―Booklist View →
The Promise
“Based on a true story, The Promise is a difficult book to close…leaves us hoping that we, too, can cultivate beautiful lives and peaceful days.” ―Jewish Book Council View →
The Lunar New Year Surprise
“Wang details traditional Spring Festival customs and their meanings, portrayed in Do’s festive illustrations . . . . Back matter includes more about Lunar New Year dishes globally and a zodiac animal guide.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Power of Snow
“A great book for the wintertime that can be used to explain what exponents are in math class as one can challenge the students to calculate each new equation on the page.”—Children’s Literature View →
Reimagining Police: The Future of Public Safety
“This accessible overview provides background information and social context to explain how public opinion about policing policies has evolved over time, from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through to present day. . .The second half concentrates on solutions and emphasizes… View →
Outta Here
“Élise is a powerhouse of a character who refuses to compromise, even when all odds are stacked against her. . . . A heartbreaking testament to saving oneself.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
We Planted a Pumpkin
“[T]he simplicity of two friends planting a seed and having patience to see what comes is an appropriate and pleasant theme. Steer children under six toward this fun, fall themed book.”—School Library Journal View →
I Ship: A Container Ship's Colossal Journey
“Readers follow every step of the (fictional) container ship Carolina, which is carrying freight from a port in Asia to delivery in France. Carolina acts as narrator, initially providing details about the process of docking and loading, while informative cutaway… View →
To the Ice
“[A] strange, enthralling blend of survivalist realism and fantasy.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Casting Shadows: Solar and Lunar Eclipses with The Planetary Society ®
“[I]mpressively clear and efficient—the level of detail will satisfy advanced readers, while the digestible format will be welcoming to reluctant or hard-to-please readers. The author’s enthusiasm shines through clearly and is contagious. Sure to excite a new generation of… View →
Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
“This flawless and well-composed performance is an invaluable addition to youth collections, giving listeners the important story of a truly remarkable man.”—starred, Booklist, audio book published by Listening Library View →
Look: A Tummy Time Book
“Young children will be captivated by the faces and objects illustrated in bold colors.”—School Library Journal View →
Melody Queen
“Fans of show business will cheer Simi along as she tries to find her place in both the Bollywood music industry and among her fellow students.”—School Library Journal View →
The Bookshop Mice
“Spreading the love and magic of books and friendship, one mouse at a time. . . A delightful homage to the inspirational power of books that also asks readers to be kind to new friends.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Afikotective
“A charming romp to share in anticipation of Passover preparations.” ―Kirkus Reviews View →
Tyrannosaurus Tsuris: A Passover Story
“Clever, dino-themed fun to get kids excited for Passover.” ―Kirkus Reviews View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“An absorbing story that will engage readers in the study of history.” ―Kirkus Reviews View →