Reviews
“A useful guide to handling everyday tasks and problems.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“Fun for fans of elephants in general and Elmer in particular.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“Pandas make adorable stand-ins for little children, as Varley’s friendly watercolor illustrations attest. Sweet tonic for skittish young listeners.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“The Monkey King books can be read as a portfolio of demons and dragons, or they can be read as a psychological study of someone gaining wisdom and compassion. However they are read, they’re terrific adventure stories for anyone willing to climb out from beneath the bed.”… View →
“An insightful perspective on one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War seen through the eyes of a 15-year-old girl….Her eyewitness observations are vivid and compelling….Tillie’s words bring the sights, sounds and smells of a civilian and teenager… View →
It's a Mitzvah, Grover!
“Can a book do its job too well? The story is basic enough: Grover and his Israeli friends want to clean up a playground. Moishe Oofnik refuses to help them, because he’s a grouch. (He lives in a trash can like Oscar, his American cousin on Sesame Street.) But Moishe is View →
The Pets You Get
“Taylor’s children have a sweet sibling relationship… while page turns nicely build suspense.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“Readers will suck up this quick and gooey adventure like the ‘fly-spit smoothie’ that it is.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“A buggy blast; readers will be happy with the clear signs that that the twins’ career as experimental subjects is far from over.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“Elise’s deteriorating physical and emotional conditions are effectively sketched in this fast-paced, slim novel….Berne’s discerning tale combines vivid sports descriptions with a compelling storyline.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“Proving that the power of teen love trumps even Heavenly directives, a budding graphic artist hooks up with an ethereally handsome new classmate….Another fresh and funny outing in a mostly solid satiric series.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“Cooper’s soft-edged brown, amber and green illustrations lovingly depict the action and emotions called forth in the text. A loving tribute to Satchel Paige, who never looked back in anger.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“Kelly provides information about an unusual aspect of the game in a sprightly, entertaining story with a great ‘aha’ moment. Dominguez’s bright, expressive double-page spreads follow the events closely and make them live.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“Oversized panels and exceptionally exaggerated expressions only beef up the already bountiful bons mots. The short, highly episodic exploits are delivered with minimal text and at lightning speed; expect most to devour this in a single short sitting. Just try to read it and not… View →
William and the Lost Spirit
“A sprawling, richly imagined medieval adventure….This epic, detailed journey moves swiftly, punctuated by largely wordless and often glaringly bloody action scenes…. Like many other adventure tales, this examines questions of good and evil, but in William’s… View →
“A sprawling, brawling and…immersive epic.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“A sweet read for both children and their parents, who may be grateful at the reminder of emotional complexity lurking behind their children’s smiles.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“An ode to trees and fruit in celebration of Tu B’Shevat, a Jewish holiday. Often occurring in the latter part of January or early February, Tu B’Shevat is also called ‘New Year of the Trees.’ The five double-page spreads show friends and family members planting trees,… View →
“Monroe’s playful illustrations are filled with sly adult asides and plenty of detail for sharp-eyed young readers.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“Gable’s illustrations are the true stars here, his feline characters brimming with personality…. better than many grammar books—definitely one to check out.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“A concise, informative overview of how Darwin’s theories of natural selection and evolution shook the foundations of religious beliefs and long-held scientific views….A finely crafted introduction to Darwin’s theories and the controversies they spawned.”… View →
“Though the text is simple, the author paints a clear picture….Readers of Markle’s Snow School (2013) and Waiting for Ice (2012), both illustrated by Alan Marks, will welcome this additional account of a baby animal’s growth to… View →
The Missing Cuckoo Clock: A Mystery about Gravity
Predominantly instructional, but light enough not to sink beneath the weight of its purpose." —Kirkus Reviews View →