Reviews
The Wizards of Wyrd World
“A firmly tongue-in-cheek series hits its stride as Josh cuts out his earlier foot-dragging and shows signs of becoming an adrenalin junkie like his sister.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Tales from the Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest with Pete Athans
“A solid introduction to the world’s highest mountain has a you-are-there feel….A smart, inclusive and evocative account of a mountain, its character and its past.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Mysterious Manuscript: Book 1
" …readers will be carried along by both [Mortensen’s] élan and by the charged-up pace of his misadventures. Jakobsen’s cartoon panels are small but discrete, and he keeps the dialogue pithy, his figures clearly drawn and the action easy to follow. A bonbon for… View →
The Day Louis Got Eaten
“Things could be said here about the importance of persistence and the glories of sisters, all being true, but it might be best to see this book as a clever eye-catcher with a nicely tied-up story—there’s nothing at all wrong with that…. A very merry, lighthearted… View →
Hippospotamus
“Look for uproarious responses from young audiences, especially at the final page turn. Eeeew. But in a good way.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Guitar Notes
“Amato, also a Washington, D.C.–area songwriter, weaves in convincing musical detail and advice that will appeal especially to readers experimenting with an instrument themselves. This one will resonate.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Oopsy, Teacher!
“The clever format leaves the last rhyming word to the page-turn, allowing kids who are listening to shout out the answer…Yoshikawa’s energetic artwork plays up the action of the text with bright colors and blurry lines that denote motion.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“This book’s friendly tone and common-sense advice suit both brand-new sitters and those who are looking to improve their skills.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Secret Diary: Book 1
“This lighthearted charmer will leave readers enchantées.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Friend Me!: 600 Years of Social Networking in America
“What this book does best is place current modes of social media and their impact in a historical context and encourage readers to think about social networking in a whole new way.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
What to Expect When You're Expecting Hatchlings: A Guide for Crocodilian Parents (and Curious Kids)
“Both engaging and informative, this is a welcome addition to a kid-pleasing series.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Grandma Rose's Magic
“A well-stitched tale about generosity for people of all faiths.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“A heaping plateful of adventure, spiced to perfection with dangers, deft humor and silly bits.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The King Who Wouldn't Sleep
“Swain’s dynamic and appealing watercolor-and–color-pencil illustrations add charm, whimsy and amusing details to the happily-ever-after tale.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Kill Me Softly
“Cross, who knows her fairy tales, weaves a number of them into her story, giving them interesting twists as she applies them to her vulnerable and rebellious teen characters….Clever fun.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Last Chance
“McClintock keeps her writing at a level simple and clear enough to attract both middle-school and reluctant high-school readers. She portrays both Robyn and Nick as flawed people, but both learn and grow, finally making both interesting and attractive characters…. Great for… View →
The Great Sheep Shenanigans
“Bently employs rollicking rhyme at a breakneck pace to tell the goofy tale.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Spotty, Stripy, Swirly: What Are Patterns?
“Another solid entry sure to attract the attention of art and math teachers alike.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Meltdown!: The Nuclear Disaster in Japan and Our Energy Future
“This clear and wide-ranging introduction to essential energy issues has much to offer.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Night of the Living Dogs: Book 3
“It may not sound like a compliment, but the talking dog isn’t nearly the oddest thing in this gloriously odd mystery book.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Forced Out
“Ideal for reluctant readers who know baseball as a complex and strategic sport; the books’ brevity and recurring characters will add appeal. Useful and priced right.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
A Secret Keeps
“This sophisticated farmyard tale is sprinkled with gentle plays on words and is sure to spark discussion about secrets of all kinds—those to keep, discover and share.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Barnyard Purim
“The loud, chaotic celebration of Purim and its companion story is recreated in a farm-animal play that results in a surprising development. After Farmer Max leaves to attend a Purim play, the animals decide to stage their own version. Chicken offers to direct, orchestrating View →
Dinosaur Goes to Israel
“Dinosaur-loving Middle-Eastern tourists may be a small demographic, but this book targets them perfectly. There’s a theory that any book can be improved by putting a dinosaur in it. You may have a child in your family who believes that ‘Hansel and Gretel and… View →