Reviews
Catch & Release
“Woolston’s novel offers intriguing characters, contemporary ethical questions, and a story that will have appeal to a wide range of readers.” —Booklist View →
The White Zone
“Marsden’s latest book puts a face on a bitter, centuries-old conflict that continues to rage…. This tense novel will be particularly useful in the classroom.” —Booklist View →
Feet and Puppies, Thieves and Guppies: What Are Irregular Plurals?
“While consistently centered on communicating grammar with wit and precision, Cleary juggles meter and rhyme with seemingly effortless skill. Meanwhile, Gable’s colorful and frequently zany illustrations support the text with humor and intriguing details. A surprisingly… View →
“Paranormal gets a twist in this entertaining start to a new series about Kali, who alternates between being a normal 16-year-old one day and a vampirish demon hunter the next….Kali is a worthy character to follow: sarcastic and self-sufficient, but also… View →
Popular Clone
“The story is quick flowing and if first-time author Castle can clone this fun in future sequels, he’ll be popular for sure.” —Booklist View →
Iceberg, Right Ahead!: The Tragedy of the Titanic
“This handsome, clearly written book is a solid resource for the learning about the Titanic 100 years later.” —Booklist View →
Mallory's Super Sleepover
“Friedman vividly portrays how small lapses of judgment lead to unintended consequences, as well as how to apologize with grace. The believable story, large print, and many illustrations make this another enjoyable entry in the Mallory chapter-book series.”… View →
"Miss Pell Would Never Misspell" and Other Painless Tricks for Memorizing How to Spell and Use Wily Words
“An upbeat, useful book for students hoping to overcome stumbling blocks in spelling.” —Booklist View →
Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word?
“An enjoyable addition to language arts units.” —Booklist Online View →
Put Wheels and Axles to the Test
“The color photographs of multiethnic elementary children are engaging, and the activities are both simple and illustrative.” —Booklist View →
Say Something, Perico
“The text is well assisted by Rébora’s bright, wide-eyed illustrations, which bring out the humor and frustration of Perico’s search for a home.” —Booklist View →
Ultraviolet
“This is a unique insight into the life of someone with synesthesia, and the look at life inside a mental hospital is a natural grabber for teens.” —Booklist View →
Can You Tell a Gecko from a Salamander?
“Kids are always going to capture bugs in jars and chase lizards into the weeds, not because they’re cruel but because they’re curious. The Animal Look-Alikes series funnels this curiosity into teachable moments by providing young ones with the tools to look at these… View →
Fall Mixed Up
“Bouncy rhymes keep things peppy, and kids will enjoy being in on the jokes and identifying all that’s topsy-turvy in this fun romp. A humorous option for seasonal storytimes.” —Booklist View →
Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist
“Zitkala-Ša’s story is inherently compelling, and Capaldi’s beautiful mixed-media illustrations enhance the themes of grace and strength.” —Booklist View →
Prince William & Kate: A Royal Romance
“An upbeat, readable narrative about a handsome, appealing couple.” —Booklist View →
Not a Buzz to Be Found: Insects in Winter
“Artfully combining foreground close-ups and cutaways with broader views of children at play in lightly wooded winter landscapes, Zollars supplies soft-lined but accurately detailed illustrations for Glaser’s survey of wintering insects…. An informative foray into the… View →
Tricky Coyote Tales: Book 1
“In these interactive stories, young readers can choose certain actions for Coyote that will lead to different outcomes—some good, some bad, all fun.” —Booklist View →
Lily Renée, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer
“With this graphic biography, Robbins, who has worked hard to bring attention to women cartoonists, offers a Holocaust survivor story that few will find familiar.” —Booklist View →
My Boyfriend Bites: Book 3
“Jolley’s story has just the right blend of humor and girl power, and Martinez’s art combines horror thrills with cute boys, while staying firmly middle-school appropriate.” —Booklist View →
The Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits: Depression and Wartime Fashions from the 1930s to the 1950s
“The book’s sharp, bold, rather tidy design features eye-catching art from the period.” —Booklist View →
From Marbles to Video Games: How Toys Have Changed
“As long as toy aisles in department stores retain their ability to dazzle, kids will be curious—and, let’s face it, amused—by the toys of their parents and grandparents. This volume in the Comparing Past and Present series makes fine use out of blazingly bright pages and the View →
A Fraction's Goal — Parts of a Whole
“Brightened with eye-catching color combinations, Gable’s cartoon-style illustrations express the simple mathematical ideas clearly, while his wacky critters add a good deal of humor. An upbeat introduction to fractions.” —Booklist View →