Reviews
Lovely Old Lion
“Most appropriate for a child coping with such a situation, this is a selection that explains the concept of memory loss well and will help develop compassion in all who read it. A supportive, honest, and needed explanation of Alzheimer’s-type illnesses.”―Kirkus… View →
“[T]iny tales that will sometimes elicit conversation, sometimes a knowing smile or an outright laugh….This gem’s childlike warmth, whimsy, and wisdom bring to mind The Little Prince.”―starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Smart and Spineless: Exploring Invertebrate Intelligence
“[T]his fact-filled text has intriguing examples and surprising, memorable details…making this an ideal starting place for research….Science facts more surprising than science fiction for teen readers.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Information Insecurity: Privacy under Siege
“Readers who pay any attention will finish January’s tour of Internet snooping with some measure of paranoia. His point is not to frighten but to inform….[He] writes in a clear, frank style that also contains some artful foreboding….Listen up, warns January in… View →
Out of Darkness
“Pérez deftly weaves [an] unflinchingly intense narrative….A powerful, layered tale of forbidden love in times of unrelenting racism.”―starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Dietary Supplements: Harmless, Helpful, or Hurtful?
“[A] balanced exploration of a timely topic. Equally apt for research projects and as a single go-to source of information.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
“The latest in the Mouse Math series both gets readers ready for the routines of school and hammers home the days of the week….Change is hard, but for those learning to be patient, Albert is a good guide.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
One Good Deed
“This is a good read-aloud for young children, as the art is benign and the text includes a pleasing repetition of reactions from neighbors, who are always ‘surprised’ and ‘delighted’ by the kindness bestowed upon them. Another positive touch: the succinct… View →
Fuel under Fire: Petroleum and Its Perils
“In a clear, cautionary presentation, Goldstein takes readers into the world of fossil fuels….a stellar treatment of energy issues. A top-shelf explication of the energy world, measured but pulling no punches.”―starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Think Outside the Box
“Visually appealing starter volumes for readers who take pleasure in giving their powers of perception and deduction a workout.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Shanghai Sukkah
“Tsong uses lithographs to create a layered, textured look, employing dark, drab hues to depict the poverty-stricken tenement district and vivid greens and red-orange tones for the sukkah and its lanterns . . . themes of friendship and respect across cultures are compelling.” View →
The Lost Prince
“Nonstop swashbuckling action is sure to entice even the most ardent landlubber, while courtly intrigue and well-crafted characters will satisfy readers looking for depth in their adventures.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Mazel Tov! It's a Boy/Mazel Tov! It's a Girl
“Korngold’s simple approach to this vital topic works well and is nicely coupled with clear, color photography of the same family documenting the activity of these two very special days . . . A joyful and eminently useful book.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns
“Cleverness abounds in Rosenthal’s latest….The tongue-in-cheek text never falters in its rhythm and rhyme….The illustrations are a perfect match for the text’s wit….Collective nouns have never been this much fun…or memorable.”―starred,… View →
And Then Another Sheep Turned Up
“An amusing and appealing way to enlist little ones in the holiday’s rituals.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Engineer Ari and the Passover Rush
“Nostalgia, companionship and cooperation are emphasized in the simple text and winsome retro-style illustrations. Children and adults will be charmed by the latest in this amiable series.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
FishFishFish
“Like peering into an aquarium, Nordling and Bosch’s tale is quiet, but it’s swimmingly bright with the vibrantly vivid spectrum of underwater life….A peaceful meditation that should delight readers with its multiplicity of composition.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Something Sure Smells Around Here: Limericks
“[Cleary] continues his light romp through poetic forms in the third installment of the Poetry Adventures series…this time focusing on a cornerstone of the nonsense verse world that seems made for him: the limerick. Inviting illustrations and offbeat topics showcase limericks View →
Whistle-Blowers: Exposing Crime and Corruption
“A keen challenge to received opinions for high schoolers to chew long and hard upon.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Anywhere but Paradise
“[T]his coming-of-age tale offers a vivid, accessible portrait of a fascinating time and place.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Trash Mountain
“Though there’s a suggestion the story is meant as fable, Nutley’s adventure stands alone as a satisfying animal fantasy.” —Kirkus Reviews View →