Reviews
The Meeting: Book 1
“Tharlet’s uncluttered, fluidly brushed watercolor scenes are easy to follow as the young folk squabble about games and other issues but eventually come together over plans for a big moving-in party. . . . it’s hard not to warm up to characters named Bristle and… View →
Looking Like Me
“This vibrant synthesis of poetry and pictures is a natural for classrooms and family sharing.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Wish You Were Dead
“Carefully plotted, this suspenseful novel blends the traditional with new tech details to successful end. . . . [A]n impressive number of red herrings will keep readers guessing right up to the satisfying conclusion.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“Trevor instantly engages readers with a resilient and infectious can-do attitude that eventually enables him to turn the tables on his rival. Amato’s mushroom metaphor aptly fits her young hero, who emerges from unpromising surroundings.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
With his village beleaguered by an outbreak of cholera, Pinsk’s learned Rabbi Yamferd decides, as legend dictates, to initiate a miracle by officiating at a “black wedding” of two orphans in a cemetery. Yiske and his Klezmer band are summoned to perform, but soon… View →
Count Your Way through Greece
“. . .tantalizing. . .” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Frontier Surgeons: A Story about the Mayo Brothers
“A good addition. . .” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains
“An all-around laugh-out-loud delight.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review View →
Camp Alien
“generous measures of daffy humor” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Totally Uncool
“. . .intriguing illustrations carry readers along. . .” —Kirkus Reviews, Pointer View →
The Promise
“Tender and heart-rending.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Rainbow: A First Book of Pride
“A welcome addition to rainbow bookshelves.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Revolutionary Poet: A Story about Phillis Wheatley
“. . .a clear, straightforward account. . . a solid introduction. . .” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Dandelions: Stars in the Grass
“A good-natured read-aloud.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Thanksgiving Rules
“an unabashedly joyous celebration of seasonal gluttony.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Zhen Yu and the Snake
“A novel take on a traditional tale.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
“Walker imbues a still-ongoing scientific treasure hunt with all the suspense and excitement it deserves. Science-writing at its finest, sure to net plenty of young readers.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review View →
I Am an Artist
“A gentle, attractive nudge to the creative process. . .” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Zayde Babysits before Passover
“Intergenerational love at its most tender and sweet.” – Kirkus Reviews View →
Flying Against the Wind: A Story about Beryl Markham
“. . .an enticing view of aviator and writer Beryl Markham.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Everybody Bakes Bread
“. . .this is an appealing combination of story and cookbook.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Jacob's School Play: Starring He, She, and They
“A learning opportunity for readers outside the nonbinary experience.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Click!: A Story about George Eastman
“Black-and-white full-page drawings enliven the texts. . .” —Kirkus Reviews View →