Reviews
The Great Balloon Hullaballoo
“Brightly painted animal friends in a water-washed, starry universe frame the text of rhyming couplets—presented in an eye-catching font—while the trio swing in a wild fantasy through the solar system to buy each item on the list.” —School Library Journal View →
Move Your Body!: My Exercise Tips
“Though the first-person narratives, which flow easily and contain clear, direct language, are not conventional nonfiction in format, they still convey useful information. Eye-catching full-color illustrations match the text and aid comprehension, while red text boxes emphasize… View →
How I Do My Homework
“The first-person narratives draw in readers and make the very simple texts (about one sentence per page) clear and relatable. Full-color photographs that directly match the action assist in reading comprehension. . . . A solid way to start kids out on the road to personal… View →
Surviving Natural Disasters
“This high-interest series provides fast-paced stories of survival in different scenarios and also offers solutions for readers if they ever find themselves facing dangerous situations. . . . Though this entertaining, informative series does not discourage adventure, it reminds… View →
Jack the Castaway
“The story is a well-written debut novel and an introduction to a fun cast of characters and a series certain to be full of adventure. Pencil illustrations bring life to Jack and all of the craziness he and his family experience. This will likely entertain even the most reluctant… View →
Can People Count on Me?: A Book about Responsibility
“Real-life topics, ranging from the specific (‘How can I make sure I don’t forget my band instrument?‘) to the general (’Why does everyone need a turn?’), are presented in a clear question-and-answer format that is instructive but not overly didactic.… View →
I Love You, Too!
“The large font and simple sentence structures are perfect for beginning readers, and adults will enjoy sharing this reassuring bedtime tale one-on-one and chuckling at the conclusion.” —School Library Journal View →
Missing Monkey!
“Bizarre and comedic circumstances keep readers wondering what will happen next, and frequent black-and-white art adds to the fun. This humorous series will be a hit with early-chapter-book readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Water Can Be . . .
“The text is perfect for creating mental images and showing children what the words look like. The traditional and digital media used for the illustrations create a delicate tone for the book. Each page has an ethereal beauty that brings the text to life.” —School Library View →
Secrets of the Sky Caves: Danger and Discovery on Nepal's Mustang Cliffs
“The book design is attractive and accessible and includes quality photographs and clearly labeled map. The book will enlighten young readers to one of the most fascinating explorations and discoveries happening today. . . . This well-executed narrative envelopes readers in a… View →
BZRK Reloaded
“The ending will leave fans anxiously awaiting the conclusion to this exciting trilogy.” —School Library Journal View →
Traumatic Brain Injury: From Concussion to Coma
“A concise and well-researched exploration of mild to severe injuries of the human brain.” —School Library Journal View →
Handle with Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey
“Crisp, full-page photographs capture each impressive stage of the butterfly’s journey….This fascinating topic, rarely featured for a young audience, offers an accessible, visual delight.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Jacked: Ford Focus ST
“This new series features teenagers from various cultural backgrounds and cities, who all have one thing in common—a love for illegal car racing…. [T]he writing is designed for struggling readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Upside Down Babies
“The boisterous illustrations feature cartoon animals shaded with a surprising depth of color that is quite beautiful, and the overall effect is bold and bright….This title will be popular with the storytime crowd.” —School Library Journal View →
White Space
“One of the marks of a classic horror story is the slow and insidious shifting of the rules within the tale’s universe….Bick is a master of the genre, balancing tension, terror, and tedium through repetition and fractured storytelling.” —School Library Journal View →
Scarlatti's Cat
“Beccia’s painterly illustrations are evocative of the time period and have muted colors, plenty of detail, and a little whimsy thrown in for good measure….A fun historical read that could be used as a segue to discussing composers and artists or read simply as an… View →
K-Pop: Korea's Musical Explosion
“This highly accessible text focuses on K-Pop from the 1960s to the modern day, highlighting some of the biggest artists and most influential record labels….The addition of a selected bibliography featuring several websites and blogs makes this book a great tool for students… View →
Cold, Crunchy, Colorful: Using Our Senses
“This selection would be a wonderful tool for heightening a child’s awareness of all the sensory experiences afforded by an outing to the park or any other venue or for a fun sensory-based scavenger hunt at home on a dreary day. In any case, it’s a book that will be… View →
The Scar Boys
“Vlahos’s narrative flows easily and rings true….Distinguished in every way.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Mumbet's Declaration of Independence
“Vividly colored illustrations reflect the generally hopeful tone of the story, while bold compositions and thickly layered paint suggest folk art. Freeman’s strength of character is reflected in her determined facial expressions and strong stance.” —School Library… View →
Welcome to the Tribe!: Book 1
“Bannister’s anime-influenced style makes for some adorable characters with vivid colors and cartoony scenery. The book is full of charm and sets the groundwork for future adventures in what will hopefully be a long-running series.” —School Library Journal View →
The Alliance
“Reluctant readers of this timely and realistic novel, told in alternating chapters, will cheer on Scott and Carmen and may even be inspired to take action at their own schools to form a GSA.” —School Library Journal View →