Reviews
“The frightful chase converges at a bookshelf with flap-filled tomes that talk back, until at last the child displays some literary-inspired bravery, banishing the ‘collywobblers’ for an autonomy-based conclusion.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Big Bear and Little Fish
“This story showcases our similarities, even if we might not see them at first glance, opening the door to discussion about how we connect with each other more deeply than appearances.”—Children’s Literature View →
Dino-Valentine's Day
“A sprightly Valentine romp to fill out holiday collections.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Where We Come From
“[The authors] individually and collectively tell the story of how this country has developed and how many unique parts are reflected in people today. . . . Children and adults will find much to study and contemplate in this unique and ambitious work.”—Booklist View →
Professor Buber and His Cats
“A fanciful weaving of facts and dream-like thoughts, this gentle, enchanting book enhances reality as it introduces young readers to a historical figure they may never have encountered.” ―Jewish Book Council View →
Deborah's Tree
“Stunningly beautiful, in both text and illustrations.” —Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
The Stars Will Be My Nightlight: A Sukkot Story
“This picture book is the perfect bedtime story, inviting parents to cuddle up with their little ones and cherish special time and traditions together.” —Jewish Book Council View →
Ice Cycle: Poems about the Life of Ice
“What a great tool to use in teaching children about ice!”–Children’s Literature View →
Hidden Heroes in the Civil War
“Joseph De Castro was a flag bearer in the 19th Massachusetts Infantry on the final day of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. As the final Confederate assault led by General Pickett was rebuffed, De Castro was able to seize the flag of a Virginia unit that had reached the… View →
Inside the Dallas Cowboys
“The illustrated “Super Sports Teams” series is designed to give young readers an introduction to professional baseball and football teams that have captured the hearts of fans. Each book in the series spotlights critical games, coaches, and star players who have helped View →
Inside the New York Giants
“The illustrated “Super Sports Teams” series is designed to give young readers an introduction to professional baseball and football teams that have captured the hearts of fans. Each book in the series spotlights critical games, coaches, and star players who have helped View →
Olivia Rodrigo: Hit Singer-Songwriter
“This picture book for young elementary learners introduces singer-actress-superstar Olivia Rodrigo. The book is light on text, but includes many pictures of the famous popstar, who first gained fame with lead roles in various Disney programs, including High School Musical: The… View →
Cara Takes Time
“This leveled reader provides emergent readers with many opportunities to engage with the multiple layers of reading, including decoding, picture walk, and comprehension. The repetitive nature of the text and presence of helpful illustrations supports them in successfully decoding… View →
Notes from a Sickbed
“[A]lternates whip-smart humor with searing emotional honesty . . . a revelatory look into one person’s experience managing a chronic condition.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Glowing Bunnies!?: Why We're Making Hybrids, Chimeras, and Clones
“[E]ncourages readers to thoughtfully consider the reasons and possible consequences—for both humans and animals—for manipulating these complex systems.”–Children’s Literature View →
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
“Brown’s narrative free verse and Crews’s heavily patterned digital vector art contemporize Chisholm’s ‘Let us move beyond hate’ message as just as relevant today.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Be a Bridge
“[A] great book to start the school year, to help create rules for the classroom, or to start discussions about connecting to others.”—Children’s Literature View →
Inside the Chicago Bears
“The illustrated “Super Sports Teams” series is designed to give young readers an introduction to professional baseball and football teams that have captured the hearts of fans. Each book in the series spotlights critical games, coaches, and star players who have helped View →
Kaleo Helps
“What are some ways to help an injured friend? Author Borgert-Spaniol provides readers with several suggestions in this story. Ben has an injury that requires support, and readers can find out about what kind of support is provided. The text does not focus only on Ben receiving… View →
Focus on Japanese American Incarceration
“Executive Order 9102 changed the lives of Japanese Americans in the United States during World War II. This title from the “Read Woke Book” series begins to take a deeper look at an event in the United States history. The text describes the actions that occurred and… View →
The Secret of the Plátano
“The vivid nighttime illustrations are bursting with fresh breezes . . . A good choice for most picture book collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Shark Feels Shy
“Bold, bright colors grace the cover of this tale, instantly attracting the attention of little ones . . .a great resource for primary grade readers and listeners.”–Children’s Literature View →