Reviews
Draw the Dark
“The breathtaking conclusion ties up most of the loose ends but leaves just enough unanswered questions to make the reader still vaguely suspicious of Winter and its residents.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Ruth and the Green Book
“Cooper’s soft, stippled illustrations capture both the pathos of the bigotry and the warmth of the support the family encounters, and a substantial closing note on the Green Book itself invites the audience to explore it further online. This will be a fascinating addition to View →
Raised by Wolves
“[A]n electrifying conclusion…will have readers cheering (or howling) for Bryn’s triumph.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Guinea Dog
Rufus’ narration is fresh and funny, particularly when he’s poking fun at his father or observing the complex dynamics of boy-girl interactions, and his descriptions of Fido’s wiggly behind and raucous screeching only add to the story’s playful charm."… View →
The Dark Divine
“Grace’s narration rings true with a simple eloquence, and her retellings of events past provide a believable motive for her connection to Daniel and her obsession with the truth….The final scene in which Jude and Daniel finally have it out is as heart-pounding as any… View →
“This is therefore a teacher’s dream: a high-interest sports and school story with a multicultural cast that contains entertaining science lessons while providing an accessible introduction to symbolism in literature.” —The Bulletin of the Center for… View →
To The Point: A Story about E. B. White
“. . .well suited for children writing reports on their favorite authors.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Seeing Sky-Blue Pink
“Like the author’s More Than a Name (BCCB 9/95), this is a gentle, unabashedly positive story of a nascent stepfather-stepdaughter relationship. The chapters are short and sweet, suitable for reading aloud or alone; though Sam is a little… View →
Oh, The Places He Went: A Story about Dr. Seuss
“Weidt skillfully connects events and people. . .” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Pattern Fish
“Preschool educators may call this math readiness or sequencing if they will; kids will simply regard it as a juicy puzzle book and snap up the bait.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books View →
The Copper Lady
“. . .Readers are bound to admire Lady Liberty . . .” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
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Isis & Osiris: To the Ends of the Earth [An Egyptian Myth]
“This glossy comic-book-style entry is visually arresting and appealingly quick, making for an accessible introduction to an Egyptian unit. . . Witt’s pencil and ink drawings are vividly colored, creating a bright, rich desert-scape and reinforcing the emotionally taut… View →
Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express
“Watercolor and charcoal illustrations are strong and stormy, with enough dignity to make the book appealing to older reluctant readers.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Aunt Clara Brown: Official Pioneer
“A good story and a solid resource. . . This book will engage young readers emotionally and intellectually.” —Starred, The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Shoes for Everyone: A Story about Jan Matzeliger
“A clear text blessedly allows the extraordinary individual in focus.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Rainbow Soup: Adventures in Poetry
“. . . a curricular dream. . . offers readaloud and recitation pleasures to even the most irreverent youngsters.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
An American Army of Two
" . . .A fresh and feminist glimpse of an unusual event during the War of 1812. . . A good addition to a genre that usually relies on the here-and-now or the never-was for its subjects." —The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books View →
“. . .full of engrossing, well-selected information and color photos of wolves in the wild. . .” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Guess What Is Growing Inside This Egg
“Through the double pleasures of a rhymed riddle and a hidden-picture clue, children learn about half a dozen animals who begin life inside an egg shell. . . The full-bleed collages, crafted of painted and textured papers, can be enjoyed by individuals and small groups, and the… View →
Sisters Against Slavery: A Story about Sarah and Angelina Grimké
“McPherson’s thoughtful exposition should win these heroines a following. When procrastinating report writers find all the Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass books checked out, hand them a copy of Sisters and promise them. . . a rewarding read.” … View →
Juneteenth
“Schroder’s plentiful illustrations have a static, dioramic look, but their rich colors will show to better effect in group use than many of the more tepid palette choices of easy chapter books. Like the good news itself, easy holiday books about Juneteenth have been late… View →