Reviews
I'm Gonna Be a SMITH!, Book 1: Volume 1
“This action-packed graphic novel adventure featuring tenacious female leads will leave shonen manga fans counting down to future volumes.”—School Library Journal View →
Underwater Construction Workers
“The volume works well at helping readers anticipate new sections, providing a thoughtful introduction to chapter books. . . . sure to intrigue many.”—Booklist View →
Inside the Boston Celtics
“Interesting details fill the well-written and thoroughly researched books with plenty of fodder for reports . . . Especially if these teams are in your area, you’ll want these titles handy.”—School Library Journal View →
Race Car Drivers
“[P]rofiles real people working in each job and the challenges and opportunities they face, helping readers put what they learn into context. . . . A versatile hi-lo series that will excite and entertain beginning and early readers.”—School Library Journal View →
The Real History of Juneteenth
“A strong series that provides a fuller representation of historical events.”—School Library Journal View →
My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration
“Ladi’s colorful cartoon art expressively depicts the energetic girl and her patient, understanding family. The book maintains an upbeat tone and approach throughout, while encouraging appreciation for the myriad ways brains can function in a kid-friendly, playful… View →
Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
“[T]he story makes for compelling reading that moves quickly. . . . This important and unique work introduces this pivotal man to a new audience and will make for interesting classroom discussions.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Khalil's Clothes
“[A]n enjoyable little book for a beginning reader, providing content that is easy and engaging.Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
Bo and the Community Garden
“[A] strong choice for the elementary classroom or school library. Reviewer Rating: 4” –Children’s Literature View →
Cinco de Mayo: A First Look
“The books provide early learners with information that builds knowledge about holidays around the world. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
Clothes We Wear
“[A] beautifully simple non-fiction children’s book. Reviewer Rating: 4” –Children’s Literature View →
Travel to Germany
“This book will be an excellent addition to a world countries collection for use in social studies lessons. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
Travel to Brazil
“This book will be an excellent addition to a world countries collection for use in social studies lessons. Reviewer Rating: 5” –Children’s Literature View →
Travel to Italy
“This book will be an excellent addition to a world countries collection for use in social studies lessons. Reviewer Rating: 5” –Children’s Literature View →
Meet Cooper Kupp: Los Angeles Rams Superstar
“Young football fans will appreciate the story of Cooper Kupp as well as the information, photographs, and statistics that are included in this sports biography. Reviewer Rating: 4” –Children’s Literature View →
Abby Wambach: Super Striker
“Readers with an interest in soccer, women’s athletics, and sports in general will enjoy learning more about Abby Wambach and her stellar contributions. Reviewer Rating: 4” —Children’s Literature View →
Super Potato's Middle Ages Adventure: Book 10
“This journey will entertain and amuse readers interested in the graphic novel genre. Written with a humorous bent, this chapter in the Super Potato saga will entertain readers and leave them wanting to know more about Super Potato, a very unlikely hero. Reviewer… View →
Adele: Music Megastar
“This is a wonderful, hardcover book, celebrating the life and numerous accomplishments of the singer, Adele. The songstress, known for her emotional songs and larger than life voice, has won 15 Grammy awards, met with English royalty, and sung with many celebrities. This book… View →
The Weight of Everything
“Through Sarah’s tentative steps toward healing, Mickelson (Where I Belong) attentively showcases the mending power of tenderness, patience, and love in this moving read. Ages 12–up. (May)“—Publishers Weekly View →
Rise to the Sky: How the World's Tallest Trees Grow Up
“Hirsch teaches basic plant biology through the example of the world’s “tallest living thing”—trees—in this awe-inspiring text. . . . Washed in earthy browns and vivid emerald greens, Posada’s expertly rendered cut paper collage provide texture that feels… View →
Rainbow Letters: A Book for Rainbow Babies
“[A] compassionate, cheerfully rhyming text.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Bear and the Wildcat
“Elegant, understated spreads over scumbled black backdrops by Sakai divide the story, the first half dark with Bear’s misery, the second half dawning with light. Hirano’s fine translation renders Bear’s transition in simple, natural-sounding English, and… View →
Men of the 65th: The Borinqueneers of the Korean War
“An important read about an often forgotten piece of U.S. military history that celebrates its subject by forefronting their bravery in overcoming obstacles both foreign and domestic.”—Publishers Weekly View →