Reviews
My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration
“Peaches and pinks infuse Ladi’s domestic scenes with a warmth that lasts until cool colors arrive with the onset of a ‘big sleepy whale’ slumber—a soothing end to the lively pages that precede.”—Publishers Weekly View →
George and Tao
“[T]his cozy tale is ideal bedtime fare. A darling ode to friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
When Dad's Hair Took Off
“Younger listeners will enjoy the silly, complicated chase scenes, while slightly older kids and even adults will also appreciate the plentiful puns and amusing alliteration. A hilarious homage to a hairless dad and his world-traveling hair.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Letters in Charcoal
“Vasco’s narrative reminds readers that even in the face of lost connections, the joy of reading can light the way to a brighter future. A heartfelt tale that captures the transformative power of education.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ghost Orchid
“A notable story about taking the time to appreciate all the wonders around us.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Pocketful of Stars
“Bushby writes with nuance and skill about a mother-daughter relationship fraught with misunderstanding, and Safiya’s eventual realizations are equal parts uplifting and heartbreaking. A poignantly written novel that is hard to put down and even harder to forget.”… View →
Picnic Planet: A Lunchtime Guide to Your Galaxy's Exoplanets
“Too far to go in a spaceship but just right for a flight of imagination.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Listening to the Quiet
“Practical aids for people with hearing loss are deftly integrated into the narrative. . . .This gently loving story will be especially appreciated by readers whose family members, friends, or classmates are experiencing hearing loss. A personal, child-friendly approach to sensory… View →
A Bird Day
“Watercolor illustrations do much of the narrative heavy lifting, zooming in and out to provide visual interest. . . . A quiet story to read over and over.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Night and Dana
“In a retro style reminiscent of Archie comics, Davidson. . . fashions characters who are convincingly relatable.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Gallows Hill
“Effective historical fiction revisiting a fascinating and complicated time in American history.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I Ship: A Container Ship's Colossal Journey
“An informative peek at our global infrastructure’s major lifeline.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Esports Careers
“Each volume features a sleek design with terrific representation of gamers and emphasizes a balance of screen time with healthy habits. Inclusive and appealing, this series will be a hit with young gamers.” —Booklist View →
Tina Charles vs. Lisa Leslie: Who Would Win?
“©onversation-inciting books ideal for established fans.” —Booklist View →
A Game for Swallows: To Die, To Leave, To Return: Expanded Edition
“Teachers will have a field day using the book to discuss the evils of war. Reviewer Rating: 5” –Children’s Literature View →
The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women's Suffrage, and Jujitsu
“This engaging and informative graphic biography, which includes historical back matter, about an overlooked yet influential suffragist and martial artist deserves a spot in every graphic-novel collection.” —starred, Booklist View →
A Book about Bupkes
“Nothing short of charming.” ―Booklist View →
Walls and Welcome Mats: Immigration and the American Dream
“Highly readable, well-designed nonfiction with an appeal to the reader to consider their own stance.”—School Library Journal View →
Shades of Black
“The fast-paced story offers a look at the life of a young person trying to navigate the stigma and pressures that come with being a Black boy.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Beyond Sex Ed: Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections
“[T]his timely book about STIs offers some invaluable resources for teens . . .up-to-date and helpful.” — Booklist View →
J Is for Juneteenth
“Simple illustrations and bright colors make this board book accessible to very young readers, while summaries and resources for further reading at the end provide supplementary information for their helpers to answer any questions the book may provoke.”—Foreword Reviews View →
The Beach Dilemma
“Clear episodes capture [the protagonist’s] realistic feelings and infuse her childhood shortcomings and tender worries with wisdom. In the family-driven chapter book The Beach Dilemma, a girl learns that in-between can be a gift—and the right place to… View →
The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women's Suffrage, and Jujitsu
“[A]n empowering work both in content and visuals, about the figure who taught women how to take back their power.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Stunt Performers
“This topic and its short, high-interest chapters will grab a movie-loving and thrill-seeking reader’s attention and leave them wanting more and a list of books and websites in the back matter will get those readers started. Reviewer Rating: 5”… View →