Reviews
“This tiny tome will make an excellent gift for the book lovers and librarians in your life and might make a good marketing tool for the other books in your library.”—School Library Journal View →
Returning to Shore
“A good title to bridge middle grade readers to slightly more mature stories and narratives.” —School Library Journal View →
All You Are
“Purchase for collections that need more high-interest, lower–reading level titles with diverse characters.” —School Library Journal View →
Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis
“[A] captivating account, and readers will quickly become absorbed in the suspense surrounding Freda’s murder.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
“Fans of magical adventures along the lines of Daniel Pinkwater’s Mrs. Noodlekugel (Candlewick, 2012) will enjoy this mystical romp”—School Library Journal View →
Girls vs. Guys: Surprising Differences between the Sexes
“This choice may pave the way to further discussion and serve to inspire students to conduct their own social experiments.” —School Library Journal View →
Goldie Takes a Stand: Golda Meir's First Crusade
“A solid choice for read-alouds, it could spark discussions about service learning, immigration, leadership, and inspiring female role models. Goldie’s strong voice comes through, and the conversational tone makes it accessible for readers.” — School Library… View →
“Purchase where graphic novel memoirs are in demand.”—School Library Journal View →
Daisy to the Rescue: True Stories of Daring Dogs, Paramedic Parrots, and Other Animal Heroes
“Well-documented cases of animals rescuing men, women, and children are recounted with precision . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Those Magnificent Sheep in Their Flying Machines
“The rhymes flow well, and the text swoops and swerves with the motion of the plane.” —School Library Journal View →
I Want to Go Home!
“As usual, Ross’s boldly colored cartoons are a delight, clearly illuminating the emotions of the princess and her extended family…. A great new chapter in this series.” —School Library Journal View →
Elmer and the Monster
“McKee’s brightly colored illustrations and expressive animals will catch the attention of children…. The message that things may not be as scary as they seem is perfect for all children, and Elmer’s bravery is commendable.” —School Library Journal View →
My Heart is Laughing
“Eriksson’s plentiful black-and-white line drawings expressively show joy and distress and perfectly complement the story…. Genuine feelings such as humor, honesty, and heartbreak will leave readers yearning for Dani to return once again.” —starred, School… View →
“Suitable for any high school library, as all students at some point must make important decisions about their futures.”—School Library Journal View →
Elan, Son of Two Peoples
“An unusual piece of American and immigration history.” — School Library Journal View →
The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim
“Johnston seamlessly blends fantasy with realistic fiction…. Suggest this title to reluctant readers as the fast-paced plot and witty dialogue will keep them turning pages until the tale’s exciting conclusion. A great addition for any library with a strong fantasy… View →
Dino-Boarding
“This is a fun celebration of sports and dinosaurs with broad kid appeal.” —School Library Journal View →
Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole
“This will be a much-sought-after book for teaching reading and inquiry skills…. A strong choice.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Stork's Landing
“The soft edges and muted colors of Shuttlewood’s watercolor illustrations perfectly complement this low-key, pleasant, but improbable tale of animal rescue.” —School Library Journal View →
Wild Animals!: Book 5
“Readers will enjoy the back matter, which includes pictures of the creators’ desks along with art renderings and martial arts photos. Recommended as an additional purchase.” —School Library Journal View →
When Lunch Fights Back: Wickedly Clever Animal Defenses
“This title explodes with fascinating facts and action-packed photographs that convey how different creatures have evolved to escape predators…. A visually stimulating and informative addition.” —School Library Journal View →
A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare: More about Homonyms and Homophones
“As the book claims, ‘the fun doesn’t lessen as you laugh through each lesson.’ Students will not only be repeating these silly verses but will be writing their own as well.” —School Library Journal View →