Reviews
Another Band's Treasure: A Story of Recycled Instruments
“The illustrations emote feelings of despair into hope and then excitement as the story is depicted. This engaging book can begin a project on creating musical instruments or other items from discarded materials. Reviewer Rating: 4” —Children’s Literature View →
The Great Giraffe Rescue: Saving the Nubian Giraffes
“Children who love animals will probably enjoy learning about the Nubian giraffe rescue. Teachers may want to include this title in a unit about animals or wildlife conservation. Reviewer Rating: 5” –Children’s Literature View →
The Big Backyard: The Solar System beyond Pluto
“[T]he reader can be assured that this book is not only informative, but interesting, and beautiful. For anyone wanting to learn about our solar system, this is definitely the book to read.Reviewer Rating: 5” –Children’s Literature View →
Climate Warriors: Fourteen Scientists and Fourteen Ways We Can Save Our Planet
“A must-read for anyone with an interest in becoming a climate change activist. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature 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 →
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 →
Poop for Breakfast: Why Some Animals Eat It
“This read was both captivating and instructive in equal measure. The author’s scientific yet accessible approach to exploring the reasons behind the consumption of feces as a part of some animal’s diets was intriguing and informative. Reviewer Rating:… View →
The Rabbi and His Donkey
“The large and colorful illustrations make this picture book a perfect pick for classroom story time. . . a book that can help open up a medieval world of wonder. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
Minecraft Crafting: An Unofficial Kids' Guide
“This title, as well as all the titles in this series, would be a wonderful addition to elementary school libraries and classroom collections, as well as STEM labs! Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Enly and the Buskin' Blues
“A heart-warming story with many lessons about taking responsibility for attaining what you most desire, even in the face of setbacks. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
The Pipsqueak
“This story is a must-read for educators to use in talking with kids about how jealousy can lead to poor behavior but making friends or joining a group can help alleviate feelings of loneliness. A good selection for a preschool or elementary classroom or library. Reviewer… View →
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: From Wrestler to Hollywood Hero
“This book, as well as all the books in this series would be a great addition to elementary school libraries and classrooms. Reviewer Rating: 4” –Children’s Literature View →
Ketanji Brown Jackson: First Black Woman on the US Supreme Court
“In Ketanji Brown Jackson, readers will encounter a person of quality whose groundbreaking appointment to her nation’s highest court is an inspirational story worth knowing about. Reviewer Rating: 4” –Children’s Literature View →
Debbie's Song
“[A] great way to introduce this iconic figure in Judaism to young learners, as a positive role model who strove to create community, while championing the rights of women in the Jewish community. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
Hidden Creature Features
“Young readers will love the question-and-answer format of the book as they turn pages and reveal surprising features . . .This book would interest young animal lovers, and it would be a helpful tool in teaching new and lesser-known facts about the world’s animals.… View →
The Babka Sisters
“A fun, colorful story that inspires baking and friendship. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
Inside King Tut's Tomb
“This intriguing text may inspire readers’ curiosity about the past and interest in fields of history or archeology. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
“This book should be in school’s libraries and social studies classes. This a great way to further Mrs Chishom’s work. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
The Wolf in Underpants Breaks Free
“The illustrations challenge your eyes as well as telling the story. . . If you have a reluctant reader this will tickle their humor bone as well as getting them to read. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
The Blue Glass Heart
" It will appeal to the imaginations of young readers as they consider the stories that their own small, treasured bits and bobs could tell. Reviewer Rating: 5" —Children’s Literature View →
Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
“[A] good addition to teach elementary-aged children about a lesser known event during the second World War and how one person can make a difference in many lives. Reviewer Rating: 5” –Children’s Literature View →
Idil Steps In: A Story about Respect
“[L]oaded with many components from reading comprehension to learning a life lesson. A good fit for a classroom library or a school counselor’s bookshelf, due to the great educational components that are contained within it. Reviewer Rating: 5”… View →
Jada Sticks with It: A Story about Determination
“This teaches a powerful lesson about how to stay focused and determined. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →