Reviews
Elmer and the Gift
“[A] gently conveyed and strong message for young readers with elderly family members of their own. Fans of the series will be heartened. A tender tale featuring a beloved hero.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Hidden Creature Features
“High marks for presentation and showy cast alike.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Finding Family: The Duckling Raised by Loons
“Engaging natural science for the very young.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
“Highly readable as well as informative. An excellent way to understand a remarkable individual and his times.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Watch Me Bloom: A Bouquet of Haiku Poems for Budding Naturalists
“A bright bouquet of poems, petals, and values.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Detective Gordon: A Case with a Bang
“…[T]his volume is just as charming, gentle, wry, and entertaining as the rest of the series and anything that was created by A.A. Milne or Kenneth Grahame. Spee’s squiggly colored-pencil drawings again bring everything to life.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ada Lovelace and the Start of Computers
“[A] fine introduction to Lovelace and her work. Inspiring and informative.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Mary Anning and the Great Fossil Discoveries
“Bayarri’s bulbous-nosed cartoon figures and clear, detailed frames deliver a cheery, episodic account of Anning’s experiences and offer a sense of the coastal cliffs where she made her finds. . . . An appealing introduction to an important dinosaur… View →
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“A book that is entirely in a class of its own, this belongs in every collection for teens.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Enly and the Buskin' Blues
“A quick-paced coming-of-age story exploring music and family expectations.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Where We Come From
“Outstanding in all ways, this title deserves a place in most collections and adds a wonderful opportunity for upper elementary students (and higher!) to unpack our complicated histories.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Wolf in Underpants Breaks Free
“[T]here’s a moral nestled in this funny book—as well as some pointed commentary about capitalism . . . Engaging art and high appeal make this import a fresh addition to most collections.” —School Library Journal View →
The oversized pages filled with bold, saturated artwork showcase the creatures in all their stinky, “freakish” glory. This interactive fairy-tale hide-and-seek . . . is guffaw-eliciting and engaging."—Shelf Awareness View →
On a Gold-Blooming Day: Finding Fall Treasures
“Revel in the beauty of the fall season with this lyrical picture book for young children. On a gold-blooming day, readers are invited to look at a bee sipping nectar from a flower, watch the sun through branches on a tree, and see a snake glide, a spider hide, cricket chirp, and a View →
Gallows Hill
“Gripping and harrowing…Told in crisp and vivid detail, Gallows Hill brings history to life for readers young and old.” —Carolee Dean, Author of Forget Me Not View →
“Straightforward characterization and understated narration make this a strong choice for reluctant readers. The finely detailed plot unwinds slowly, but make no mistake—it’s a page-turner.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
My Family Haggadah
“A sweet and very welcome introduction and accompaniment to a lovely and joyous springtime festival.” ―Kirkus Reviews View →
Focus on the Great Migration
“Dig deeper to understand more about The Great Migration (1916-1970) when approximately six million African Americans left the South for the North, Midwest, and West regions of the United States. The first chapter starts with a background on slavery in American. Then, Tyner writes… View →
Minecraft Mining: An Unofficial Kids' Guide
https://www.compassbookratings.com/minecraft-mining-an-unofficial-kids-guide/ Minecraft Mining: An Unofficial Kids’ Guide by Percy Leed November 8, 2022 Reviewer: Calinda Genre: Non-Fiction Recommended Age: 9+ Overall Book Review: View →
Explore Rovers
“Scientists are helped by robots or rovers that collect information from different places in space. In this general nonfiction text, the author provides information about the history of rovers and some of the data they collect. Find out what is being planned for rovers and the… View →
Explore Space Stations
“Imagine living and studying in a space station. The author includes general information and features of several space stations, including the Salyut 1, Mir, International Space Station, Tiangong, and Gateway. Brief descriptions share how the stations are used, how they operate,… View →
Gallows Hill
“A page-turner of a satisfying story . . . Highly recommended!” —Sandra Fenichel Asher, author and playwright View →
On the Hunt with Eagles
“From the cover, this book inspires awe, showing as it does the magnificent wing span of a bird of prey as it swoops down to catch its meal. Close-up, color photographs and text focus on the Steller sea eagle and the harpy eagle. Information about physical characteristics, diet,… View →