Reviews
Place Hacking: Venturing Off Limits
“Rosen emphasizes the pleasure of discovery and the joy of participating in a sport with style and a goal of mastery. From the cockamamie (extreme ironing) to daredevilry (rooftopping) to a fine day out (catacomb rambling), a taste of unbridled adventure for everyone.”… View →
“An entertaining romp, more comical than scary and with a poignant but hopeful close.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia
“Though Isatou Ceesay’s country may be unfamiliar to young readers, they’ve probably done some handicraft recycling of their own. The easy connection makes this a welcome addition to the small shelf of examples of ingenuity in developing nations.” —Kirkus… View →
Sneaker Century: A History of Athletic Shoes
“An illuminating and amusing look at a subject with much more history than one might expect.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Tear You Apart
“As before, Cross keeps readers guessing as she unfolds her mashup, bringing the German Märchen versions into the story with satisfyingly gruesome effect. A fan-pleasing combination of fairy tale and thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
BirdCatDog
“This innovative charmer can be read four different ways….Stylish and inventive and an excellent examination of point of view.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Remaking the John: The Invention and Reinvention of the Toilet
“A good-spirited, wholly serious broaching of the—incredibly—still taboo subject of human waste, once a problem and even more so today.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise
“A good choice for Valentine’s Day as well as for kids who are coping with a new member of their household, whether animal or human.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Girls vs. Guys: Surprising Differences between the Sexes
“Each stereotype is covered in a short, two-page spread, featuring full-color photos and well-written text that doesn’t try too hard to be cool.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Chernobyl's Wild Kingdom: Life in the Dead Zone
“The appropriate background and clear, easy-to-understand explanations make this one-of-a-kind title both accessible and interesting. An important story clearly and engagingly told by an experienced science writer.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
BZRK Apocalypse
“Like reading an action movie.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis
“A historically resonant reminder of how far societal tolerance has come and that it still remains a work in progress.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Daisy to the Rescue: True Stories of Daring Dogs, Paramedic Parrots, and Other Animal Heroes
“Overflowing with information, fascinating tales and thought-provoking information; give it to animal-loving middle graders on up.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
What's that Smell?: A kids' guide to keeping clean
“An upbeat, serviceable introduction to the benefits of wearing clean clothes, changing bed sheets regularly, and caring for skin, nails and hair.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Sequoyah and His Talking Leaves: A Play about the Cherokee Syllabary
“Feeney’s attractive pastel illustrations complement the dialogue nicely, creating a hybrid picture book/script….Apt for newly independent readers or as a classroom read-aloud or even a school play.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
I'm Not Moving!
“Blevins refreshingly defies stereotypes with a heroine who happens to be African-American moving from the affluent ’burbs to the alien city. Cerato employs a spectrum of colors to good effect. Her shapes and big-eyed, big-headed people have a Lego vibe. Pleasant and… View →
Ghost Walls: The Story of a 17th-Century Colonial Homestead
“The author’s considerable skill at bringing historical stories to life is on display.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Who Was Here?: Discovering Wild Animal Tracks
“Even the very young can identify animal tracks when it’s made this much fun…. Naturalists will be enthralled.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Carnival: Book 5
“A warm, quiet and cozy tale that’s a sweet-tempered reminder that even the longest of winters must eventually give way to spring.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Ode to a Commode: Concrete Poems
“Cleary’s 24 light subjects are aided mightily by Rowland’s intricately detailed hand-lettering and charming illustrations…. Signature silliness from Cleary and Rowland abounds in this children’s celebration of concrete poetry.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Santa Clauses: Short Poems from the North Pole
“An oversize format gives plenty of room for intriguing illustrations with a muted palette and an Old World flavor…. Anyone interested in haiku or poetry for children will find this collection a rare treat.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“[An] exceptional debut novel for middle graders…. Both cinematic and pleasingly literary, this will keep readers entranced.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →