Reviews
Che Guevara: You Win or You Die
“The narrative is accessible and compelling, and a solid introduction to the life and times of Guevara, providing both detail and context to a complicated, thoughtful man… A solid choice for any library.” —School Library Journal View →
Alien Investigation: Searching for the Truth about UFOs and Aliens
“[T]his attractive, balanced view will update collections.” —School Library Journal View →
Guitar Notes
“[A] sweet story of two different loners finding their counterpoint.” —School Library Journal View →
“It’s great as a scary read for Halloween. The artwork is exuberant and grimly amusing, and complements the text well.” —School Library Journal View →
I Love Him to Pieces: Book 1
“A baseball-playing girl and a nerdy boy begin an improbably romance after being teamed up in a school project. Then the zombies arrive. Görrissen’s black-and-white drawings make skillful use of facial expressions and body language to convey the characters’ thoughts and View →
Infinity and Me
“This unusual, philosophical picture book makes this seemingly difficult concept approachable and interesting….This quiet jewel is sure to spark contemplation and conversation among readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Zombie Makers: True Stories of Nature's Undead
“Scientific in its approach, this slender book gives children a look at scientific research in real time, and also shows how little we truly know in a less-than-lovely field.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Their Skeletons Speak: Kennewick Man and the Paleoamerican World
“This detailed study of the discovery and forensic evaluation of the skeleton dubbed ‘Kennewick Man’ puts forensic TV shows to shame… Lucid writing, fine scientific explanations, and attractive bookmaking make this a winner.” —starred, School… View →
The Haunting of Apartment 101
“This first book in a new series offers much for readers who enjoy fast-paced, easy-to-read stories…. most readers will be hankering for more, especially with the cliff-hanger ending.” —School Library Journal View →
“Set in New Zealand, but loaded with universal appeal, these zany tales will please fans of goofy family stories. Pye’s lively black-and-white pencil illustrations enliven the first page of each new adventure.” —School Library Journal View →
Speak Up, Tommy!
“Tommy is shy in his new American school, where kids tease him about his Israeli accent. He gains confidence when a police officer and Israeli-trained police dog visit his class. By pronouncing the Hebrew commands, Tommy helps the officer and gains his classmates’ respect. The… View →
The Normal Kid
“Readers will understand and relate to the social pressure they struggle to navigate and their desire to fit in.” —School Library Journal View →
A Game for Swallows: To Die, To Leave, To Return
“Bold, graphic, black-and-white images are visually and emotionally striking…. This superb memoir is destined to become a classic.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Tales from the Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest with Pete Athans
“Athans’s colorful work lends a personal touch to a dramatic endeavor, and may lure adventure-lovers high into the thin, cold air.” —School Library Journal View →
The Day Louis Got Eaten
“The antics are over-the-top, and the creatures are more funny than scary, making this picture book a natural for storytime fun.” —School Library Journal View →
Oopsy, Teacher!
“The full-color cartoon illustrations capture the nonstop action, while the rhyming text—placing the next important rhyming word on the following page—builds momentum. The characters’ protuberant eyes, open mouths, and wildly flailing arms and legs add to the humor.”… View →
Hippospotamus
“This entertaining account of a mysterious red spot is told primarily in rhyming triplets, making for an enjoyable read-aloud rhythm. Children and adults alike will delight in the wordplay. The cartoon-style, watercolor illustrations are expressive and perfectly complement the… View →
The Curiosities: A Collection of Stories
“The authors behind the group blog Merry Sisters of Fate have combined their talents to create a collection of 30 fantasy short stories that dazzle…. Each story stands totally on its own, but together, the cohesive group is more than the sum of its parts.”… View →
Food: The New Gold
“Gay presents a solid introduction to the science, politics, and social concerns surrounding food and its production. Myriad issues are discussed, including such current topics as genetically modified foods, seed saving, agribusiness, and many, many more that affect individuals… View →
Little White Duck: A Childhood in China
“Based on her childhood experiences, Na Liu and her husband have created a rich, multilayered memoir, incorporating history, geography, language, culture, and mythology into eight short stories; then weaving them together to create an exquisite tapestry of life in China during the… View →
The End: 50 Apocalyptic Visions From Pop Culture That You Should Know About...Before It's Too Late
“Readers of dystopian novels may find this collection particularly intriguing. . . . [V]aried and interesting.”—School Library Journal View →
From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate
“Each book contains a table of contents with the steps listed in the food production. Each spread is clearly organized by the introduction of a specific step and then followed by short sentences to provide additional explanations. A color photograph on the opposite page offers… View →
Dino-Football
“Gott’s illustrations of the tackles are more humorous than brutal, and he draws examples of good sportsmanship on and off the field. A detailed scoreboard and color-coded naming system in the text (the dinos’ names are in green or red depending on their team) make this View →