Reviews
Saving the Whale: Meet Scientists on a Mission, Discover Kid Activists on a Mission, Make a Career in Conservation Your Mission
“[A]ll the glimpses of appealingly posed whales, whale babies, and other animals will crank up reader empathy, and the twin messages come through clearly enough of the pressing need for action, and that we can all do our part. . . . [E]arnest and cogent.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Story of the World Cup
“The writing is clear and simple, making the books easy to follow while still sparking curiosity and encouraging readers to learn more. . . . A fine choice for beginning readers who want an introduction to the world’s most popular sport.”—School Library Journal View →
Saving the Chimpanzee: Meet Scientists on a Mission, Discover Kid Activists on a Mission, Make a Career in Conservation Your Mission
“Smiling ‘Kids on a Mission’ pop into view periodically to suggest hands-on ways of supporting conservation efforts; a bulleted ‘Take Action’ list offers further ideas. The generous backmatter includes age-appropriate resources as well as leads to… View →
Learning to Be Self-Aware
“Going beyond mental health and incorporating social strategies make this series the right fit for school libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
My Book of Bugs
“Simple but engaging mix of facts and illustrations for elementary school age students.”—School Library Journal View →
Women's Professional Fastpitch
“These titles will get readers excited about women’s sports by highlighting each sport’s best games, teams, and players. . . . The graphics are clear and effective, but it is the writing that truly makes the books stand out, pulling readers in with vivid descriptions of View →
Isabel's Birthday Surprise
“Zapata honors the disappointment children feel when their hopes don’t align with reality while also modeling resilience and the joy that can come from flexibility. Galvez’s soft pastel hues set a gentle tone. . . . A warm and uplifting reminder that love and creativity are what… View →
Ugh, Bugs!
“The brief information is well supported with large photographs that capture the distinct features noted in the text. . . Brief but appealing introductions to some especially interesting animals.”—School Library Journal View →
Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus: Prehistoric Showdown
“Wrapped in this fun presentation of competitors are some really interesting facts about dinosaurs that address their biology, lifestyle, and evolutionary adaptations. . . . Fans of the “Who Will Win” series will love these new information-packed entries into the world… View →
Exploring Engineering Careers
“Each book provides details about what workers do, along with salary ranges, job outlooks, and concrete steps for getting started in high school and college through camps, internships, and other opportunities. . . . The information is detailed and comprehensive, offering motivated… View →
Lullabies for the Insomniacs: A Memoir in Verse
“The author is analytical at times, breaking down her symptoms as if identification and categorization will make them more manageable, but other poems come from a more primal place, the thoughts that come when life feels both precious and unendurable. . . Sometimes spare, even… View →
First Day of School with Ji-Young
“An excellent series that takes the unknown out of life’s sometimes-scary situations.”—School Library Journal View →
Women in Hip-Hop: Queens of the Mic
“Each topic is engaging and the page design is eye-catching. . . . Great for projects.”—School Library Journal View →
Cave Survival Stories
“The brevity of the narratives makes this a good series for those who want to quickly satisfy their curiosity; they can skip to the stories that interest them the most and come back for more later.”—School Library Journal View →
Grant West: Learning through Music
“Accomplished trailblazers receive long-overdue recognition in this inspiring and informative series. . . . A powerful series that celebrates resilience, representation, and lasting change.”—School Library Journal View →
Book Bans: Reading Under Siege
“This series demystifies current news headlines, helping readers navigate today’s issues with context and clarity. . . . An excellent introduction to current events.”—School Library Journal View →
Dragons around the World: A Field Guide
“With a design that’s elegant in its simplicity and illustrations utilizing real-life artwork of the subjects, this is sure to draw in the right browsers.”—Booklist View →
Azizi and the Little Blue Bird
“Filled with wordless spreads of delicate, blooming white flowers and trailing green foliage, De Leeuw’s warmly-hued illustrations are rich with atmospheric details. . . . An incisive social justice picture book.”—Booklist View →
The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate, 2nd Edition
“Through its excellent character development, the story delivers an impactful message about first impressions not always being quite what they seem. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Béisbol Begins: How Nemesio Guilló Brought Baseball to Cuba
“A significant addition to baseball’s early history.”—School Library Journal View →
Beyond Seven Forests
“For fans of Libba Bray and Ruta Sepetys, this is a well-written, suspenseful story, which would be a great addition to YA sections.”—School Library Journal View →
The Library in the Woods
“Christie’s striking and contemplative acrylic paintings, drifting effortlessly from spare but glowing landscapes to focused moments of emotion, are a perfect pairing for the slow-paced but affecting prose. Quiet and powerful; purchase wherever picture book historical fiction View →
Kai and the Golem
“Children will recognize themselves in Kai. Their emotions may be overwhelming, but circumstances can be improved by helping others and by looking at events in a more positive light. The sweet color illustrations, including that of the furry, orange golem, enhance the story and the View →