Reviews
An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns
“This crash course in juxtaposition and imagination should be celebrated with a peal of bells. An inspiring addition to any poetry collection.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Something Sure Smells Around Here: Limericks
“An amusing, whimsical flavor runs through all of the selections here, and cute, colorful cartoon drawings accompany each offering, making this a wonderfully ridiculous collection.”—School Library Journal View →
FishFishFish
“Thanks to its wordless design, expressive characters, colorful look, and small jumps in time between panels, this tale will appeal to a broad range of children.”—School Library Journal View →
The Lost Prince
“There is plenty of derring-do and swashbuckling in this fast-paced adventure. . . . [T]his is a salty tale that most middle grade readers will enjoy.”—School Library Journal View →
“With just the right balance of escapade, mystery, and fantasy, Else’s companion to The Traveling Restaurant (Gecko Pr., 2012) hits all the right notes for a fast-paced romp of an adventure.”—School Library Journal View →
The Conformity
“The conclusion to the thrilling ‘Twelve-Fingered Boy’ trilogy (Carolrhoda Lab) has it all: explosions, romance, mental telepathy, hellish creatures comprised of living humans, and a crazy religious cult….Fans of the series will be satisfied.”—School… View →
I Feel Sick!
“Ross’s trademark watercolor and pen and ink illustrations will guarantee check outs if this series is popular in your library. A supplemental series for most libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Trash Mountain
“A quiet gem from a master storyteller.” —School Library Journal View →
The Other Side of the Wall
“Depicted in black and white with a realistic style that portrays a grim history without being overly stark, this graphic novel shares an important view of recent history…. A good addition to school and public libraries looking to add diversity to their teen or secondary… View →
Whistle-Blowers: Exposing Crime and Corruption
“…there are few other works that cover this topic. A useful purchase.” —School Library Journal View →
Thrift Shopping: Discovering Bargains and Hidden Treasures
“Filled with colorful photographs depicting beautifully styled scenes, this volume is a real inspiration.” —School Library Journal View →
A Rock Can Be . . .
“Purchase for your rock hounds or where the earlier books in this series are popular.” —School Library Journal View →
Elephants Can't Jump!
“Reynolds’s digital, cartoon animals exude a playfulness and innocence that perfectly complement Willis’s winsome story.”—School Library Journal View →
Hissy Fitz
“With its short chapters, snappy dialogue, and fast-moving plot, this book will be popular with newly independent readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Elmer and Butterfly
“Everyone’s favorite patchwork elephant is back. . . . Bold colors and whimsical illustrations make this an ideal read-aloud choice.”—School Library Journal View →
Running Dry: The Global Water Crisis
“This title provides a clear and concise look at the importance of fresh water in sustaining life on earth…. An excellent source for student research.” —School Library Journal View →
BZRK Apocalypse
“Fans of the series who were left breathless at the end of BZRK Reloaded (Egmont USA, 2013) will be thrilled to dive into this high-octane conclusion.” —School Library Journal View →
Economics through Infographics
“The colorful charts, maps, and illustrations that fill the pages of this series are sure to appeal to young readers who live in a high-tech, digital world.” —School Library Journal View →
The Dinosaurs are Having a Party!
“Jones’s signature wit shines in this picture book. . . . Details in the full-color, cartoon-style illustrations . . . add to the age-appropriate humor of this story.”—School Library Journal View →
Exposing Torture: Centuries of Cruelty
“Marcovitz succeeds in bringing focus to the larger issue of torture and the plight of individual victims around the world. Students doing research will find depth in this book and its extensive back matter.”―School Library Journal View →
You Can Do It, Bert!
“With minimalistic illustrations, an expressive little orange bird, and lots of white space on each page, the book is a natural for preschool storytimes. A good choice for those embarking on a new adventure.”—School Library Journal View →
Chernobyl's Wild Kingdom: Life in the Dead Zone
“Thought-provoking.” —School Library Journal View →
The Bunker Diary
“A unique choice that will get teens talking.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Pope Francis: First Pope from the Americas
“[A] wide-ranging portrait of the religious leader.” —School Library Journal View →