Reviews
My First Dino-Football
“This colorful and engaging book is part of a series of board books that introduces infants and toddlers to various sports. The focus here is football. Fun-loving dinosaurs and those who are fierce-looking run up and down the filed of green until one team celebrates victory at the… View →
Olivia Rodrigo: Hit Singer-Songwriter
“This picture book for young elementary learners introduces singer-actress-superstar Olivia Rodrigo. The book is light on text, but includes many pictures of the famous popstar, who first gained fame with lead roles in various Disney programs, including High School Musical: The… View →
Inside the Dallas Cowboys
“The illustrated “Super Sports Teams” series is designed to give young readers an introduction to professional baseball and football teams that have captured the hearts of fans. Each book in the series spotlights critical games, coaches, and star players who have helped View →
Inside the Chicago Bears
“The illustrated “Super Sports Teams” series is designed to give young readers an introduction to professional baseball and football teams that have captured the hearts of fans. Each book in the series spotlights critical games, coaches, and star players who have helped View →
Inside the New York Giants
“The illustrated “Super Sports Teams” series is designed to give young readers an introduction to professional baseball and football teams that have captured the hearts of fans. Each book in the series spotlights critical games, coaches, and star players who have helped View →
Hidden Heroes in the Civil War
“Joseph De Castro was a flag bearer in the 19th Massachusetts Infantry on the final day of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. As the final Confederate assault led by General Pickett was rebuffed, De Castro was able to seize the flag of a Virginia unit that had reached the… View →
Focus on Japanese American Incarceration
“Executive Order 9102 changed the lives of Japanese Americans in the United States during World War II. This title from the “Read Woke Book” series begins to take a deeper look at an event in the United States history. The text describes the actions that occurred and… View →
Kaleo Helps
“What are some ways to help an injured friend? Author Borgert-Spaniol provides readers with several suggestions in this story. Ben has an injury that requires support, and readers can find out about what kind of support is provided. The text does not focus only on Ben receiving… View →
The Sense of Sight: A First Look
“I see many things. This is a simple line but one of the most powerful pages within this text. The image on this page is that of a child with glasses. The authors intentional inclusion of a support allows students to potentially question what they notice different and start a… View →
I Care for My Pet
“Six attributes of caring for a dog are highlighted in this Lerner Pull Ahead Readers, I Care series book. These caring qualities include petting the dog, walking the dog, feeding the dog, washing the dog, brushing the dog, and loving the dog. Each double-page spread features a… View →
PANTemonium!
“PANTemonium is a silly, rhyming, story about a man named Fred who decides to go fishing one day and without knowing it, catches his favorite underwear on the end of his hook! As he walks along the road to his favorite fishing spot, his underwear scoops up what he passes… View →
The Land of the Trolls: Book 1
“Startled awake by a terrible smell, Felix traces the source to a little girl troll named Calcite. She is equally surprised at finding she is in a human home. Together, they retrace the trail she followed and arrive at the land of the trolls. After meeting a few of Calcite’s… View →
Super Potato and the Soaring Terror of the Pterosaur: Book 8
“Augusta Richly is a spoiled little girl. What do you think she might want next…nope not that but a PTEROSAUR! This graphic novel is a high-interest easy read for early readers. It is full of bright colors and appropriate font size for these readers to… View →
World's Grossest Jobs
“When young readers think of their future work, there may be a few positions they have overlooked, but which are essential in today’s world. For example, consider Porta-potties. Someone must clean them, and there are many companies that rent and maintain them. Think about… View →
World's Grossest Animals
“Many families have pets—cats, dogs, birds, or other creatures—that bring great comfort in their homes. But what about those animals that are less cute and more gross but are still sometimes chosen as pets? Readers can learn about them in the pages of this book. The cute name… View →
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference
“Bonnie Lindauer tells Hannah’s story in an engaging way. Her descriptions, along with Sofia Moore’s beautiful, muted-color illustrations bring the era alive. The illustrations are integral to the story and are particularly effective in scenes of diverse women banding together in… View →
The Homework Squad's ADHD Guide to School Success
“Meet the Homework Squad, four very different and racially diverse students with one thing in common: their ADHD diagnosis. . . . The tips and tricks, appropriately, are not one size fits all, so readers are encouraged to try them all and keep track of… View →
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
“These sensitively written, beautifully illustrated books restore this often-elided history while explaining the ensuing tragedy in a manner appropriate for children.”—New York Times Book Review View →
There Was a Young Rabbi: A Hanukkah Tale
“‘There Was a Young Rabbi: A Hanukkah Tale’ will help children to learn about Hanukkah’s festivities and rituals, and about the Jewish holiday itself.” — James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review View →
Hillel Builds a House
“The new illustrations are indeed a delightful improvement and will allow this fine book a deserved second life.” — Lisa Silverman, Co-editor, Children’s and Teen Literature, AJL News and Reviews, AJL Newsletter View →
The Abba Tree
“A delightfully charming and wonderfully entertaining picture book story for children ages 4-8, ‘The Abba Tree’ is an original tale by author and storyteller Devora Busheri that is delightfully illustrated with the visual imaging of artist Gal Shkedi.” — James View →
Eye by Eye: Comparing How Animals See
“[P]ictures of children with extra eyes, moving eyes, antennae, and animalistic pupils are intriguingly bizarre to look at and will likely keep curious children coming back to this book for stares and giggles.”—Kirkus Reviews View →