Reviews
What Noise Does a Rabbit Make?
“With lots of animal sounds and large, brightly toned illustrations, this British import will delight preschool crowds….From the charming, rabbity endpapers to the bold spreads, this is one to add to the pantheon of farm stories for story or circle times.” —School… View →
A Wounded Name
“This novel is a very feminist take on the events of the play as it focuses on Ophelia and incorporates recent critical thinking about the tragic consequences of the limitations and restrictions placed on women….®eaders familiar with Hamlet will be fascinated with this… View →
Mission 1: Game On
“Filled with straightforward sentences, each short, well-paced chapter ends with a cliff-hanger and the pages are adorned with Amerimanga-style illustrations….Fans of video games and nonstop action, as well as children looking for a fast read, will enjoy this attractively… View →
Terrific Veggies on the Side
“These are solid choices with an appealing variety of complexity and flavors.” —School Library Journal View →
Robot Rumpus
“This funny and high-energy tale is illustrated with pen-and-ink and bold watercolors.” —School Library Journal View →
I Want a Sister!
“Fans will not be disappointed with this offering, and it is a nice addition to new-sibling collections.” —School Library Journal View →
Fly Frenzy
“This light, early chapter-book series is a great introduction to a classroom study on insects or arachnids.” —School Library Journal View →
Drat That Cat!
“Snarky yet sweet, Ross’s pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations add comical details that will reward repeated sharing.” —School Library Journal View →
Don't Spill the Milk!
This family story shines due to Corr’s brightly painted folk-art illustrations….A warm, reassuring tale for storytimes and units on family." —School Library Journal View →
Rifka Takes a Bow
“Perlov, herself a child actor in the days of Yiddish radio, paints an affectionate and nostalgic picture of the era with her words. A nice addition to collections wishing to highlight the American Jewish experience.” —School Library Journal View →
Dino-Wrestling
“The illustrations do a great job of depicting wrestling moves, the action in general, and spot-on facial expressions….This action-packed, informational book will be snapped up by lovers of Wheeler and Gott’s previous dino-sports titles, and by newcomers.”… View →
Stolen Luck
“The competent writing is suitable to the genre and will appeal to older reluctant readers….The dance terms and ballet-centric subplots give the series special appeal to balletomanes, but they don’t so overwhelm the story lines that they will restrict the… View →
“The finely detailed artwork packs a lot into each panel….These installments provide an access point to one of the most famous works of Chinese literature.” —School Library Journal View →
David Karp: The Mastermind behind Tumblr
“Children should delight in Karp’s success at such a young age while easily identifying with his need to stretch the truth about his age and experience to prove his worth.” —School Library Journal View →
Out of Sync
“This story will reach many readers, not just reluctant ones.” —School Library Journal View →
“An amusing family and school story with clever chapter titles.” —School Library Journal View →
Under Pressure
“This high-interest, slim book is an accessible read for reluctant readers and soccer fanatics.” —School Library Journal View →
Tillie Pierce: Teen Eyewitness to the Battle of Gettysburg
“This book offers a unique perspective through the eyes of a young woman who observed and survived the worst of war.” —School Library Journal View →
Shaking the Foundation: Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution
“This is a clear, forthright look at the startling conclusions drawn from a scientist’s research and the enormous ramifications of his conclusions. Well done, and well worth reading.” —School Library Journal View →
“Bishop’s illustrations evoke an old-world feel, and his strong diagonal lines, busy patterns, and constantly changing positions create a convincing sense of energy as the protagonist jives to the flowing musical notes in every scene.” —School Library Journal View →
“The harmonious and appealing text and illustrations present many opportunities for discussion of other topics, such as helping others, staying safe, getting along with siblings and friends, completing chores before play, and thinking about the best way to solve problems.”… View →
No Baths at Camp
“It’s bath time at Max’s house, and he’s cranky about it. He grumbles that he’d rather be back at summer camp, because ‘there are no baths at camp!’ His mom is skeptical, so Max narrates a week of activities. From rock climbing to art class,… View →
Quicksilver
“A must for all libraries owning Ultraviolet and a reminder to others to buy them both.” —School Library Journal View →