Reviews
Start with a Teapot: An Unexpected Guide to the Art of Drawing
“Engaging, thought-provoking, and fun, this charming book invites children to see the world with fresh eyes and endless possibilities. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Sammy Spider's Big Book of Jewish Holidays
“Parents will appreciate the warmth and clarity with which the narrative explains the traditions, making it a helpful resource for both Jewish and interfaith families. The colorful illustrations capture the joy and diversity of the celebrations, giving children plenty to notice and View →
My Dad Thinks He's a Scream
“A pun-derstorm of wordplay that celebrates quality family time as well as spooky season.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Gallery of Cats
“[Y]oung people and adults . . . who enjoy looking at skillfully rendered art will appreciate the experience. . . . Visually enticing, inviting repeat visits.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Are We Alone?: Searching for Life Beyond Earth with The Planetary Society ®
“A recommended purchase about the possibility of extraterrestrial life that combines scientific accuracy and rigor with age-appropriate language and format conventions.”—School Library Journal View →
Ducky the Spy: Expect the Unexpected
“Avery’s bold line drawings . . . provide visual delight in short chapters that end with either a punch line or a cliffhanger. Readers new to the clueless-detective routine who enjoy slapstick antics (like Donny’s gassy reactions when scared) will get a laugh out of this barnyard… View →
The Mouse Who Loved Latkes
“Cartoony illustrations provide reassurance from the start that the mouse and Katzes will end up friends.”—Horn Book Magazine View →
Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs
“A painterly approach distinguishes exemplary portraiture from multimedia artist Barlow, making a picture book debut; the characters’ expressions convey both their connection and their fervent passion for fighting for equity across a work about ‘a true/ collaboration,/… View →
Omnibird: An Avian Investigator's Handbook
“A truly stellar work that will delight bird enthusiasts while converting the ambivalent into eager avian investigators.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Start with a Teapot: An Unexpected Guide to the Art of Drawing
“This eccentric, tongue-in-cheek drawing guide (to draw a hand, start with a lightbulb; then surround it with sausages) also touches humorously on the frustrations of getting images on to paper. A gloriously surreal 7+ paean to the weird logic of shape and form.”—The… View →
Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea
“Though the book is filled with fascinating information about manta rays and their relatives, complete with beautiful images and anecdotes about interactions with them, its real strength lies in the inspiration it offers to young people. . .Overall, the book offers a hopeful view… View →
Lullabies for the Insomniacs: A Memoir in Verse
“Foutz conveys a tender embrace of her whole self in all its permutations. This perceptive collection offers insightful and, at times, uplifting revelations.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs
“The prose poems are accessible and clear, with a pleasant cadence and beauty. . .The illustrations are also outstanding throughout, with bright colors and rich details. . . Revolutions Are Made of Love is a creative dual biography in poems—a meaningful story about love… View →
Beyond Seven Forests
“McCrina’s writing is muscular, precise and visual. A must read.”—Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, author of the Kidnapped from Ukraine series View →
Lullabies for the Insomniacs: A Memoir in Verse
“Beautifully written in verse, this memoir shares the reality of living with these conditions. Written in verse, the story’s format softens the weight of a difficult subject, making it easier to process while still capturing the depth and emotion of the… View →
Royal Diwali Artist
“These fully illustrated short chapter books are perfectly level appropriate for beginning readers who are just starting chapter books and more intricate storylines that can be spread across chapters. Bee is fun and her problems are resolved quickly.”—School Library… View →
Huxley Higgins, Bug Buster
“With bright, engaging photos on every page, large print, and short chapters, young readers will love Huxley’s shenanigans and, in some cases, enjoy knowing more than he does. It’s easy to imagine this being a favorite series of some readers.”—School Library… View →
Watch Them Grow: The Fascinating Science of Animal Beginnings
“A great introduction to the science of reproduction in a way that makes animal babies the star of the show.”—School Library Journal View →
Omnibird: An Avian Investigator's Handbook
“A silly and fun-loving look at what makes our feathered friends one of the most interesting and distinct specimens in the animal kingdom.”—School Library Journal View →
Dinosaur Secrets Revealed!: How High-Tech Tools Spark Discoveries
“A superb effort for enthusiasts who want the latest technological advances in dinosaur research.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
So Rude!: Animals Behaving Badly
“This narrative nonfiction is well-suited to very young readers because of its succinct and direct storytelling structure, large photographs, and intriguing design. . . Succinct text, audacious facts, and vibrant imagery make this nonfiction text a good selection for preschoolers… View →
JoJo and the Bake Sale
“Young readers will love to follow along with JoJo’s relatable adventures.”—School Library Journal View →