Reviews
The Stars Will Be My Nightlight: A Sukkot Story
“The calming narrative and the atmospheric illustrations make the book valuable in school, library and home settings.” —Sydney Taylor Schmooze View →
Hanukkah Nights
“A bright little gift for budding young artists.” —Horn Book Magazine View →
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“Smith smartly streamlines language while staying true to the narrative’s core concepts by adding brief sidebars that explain featured terminology, pose reflection questions, and highlight important passages, inviting collaborative discussion and acting as a call to… View →
Sunny Eyes, Book 1: Volume 2
“A total rush for manga fans seeking something off the beaten path.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Climate Change Migrants
“Interspersed spotlights recognize STEM initiatives and activists working to fight climate change, while color photos from around the world depict the effects of climate change and migration that’s already occurred.”—Booklist View →
Birthday Bonanza: The Fabulous Diary of Persephone Pinchgut
“A fun, emotional, and relatable roller coaster of family ups and downs.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I Could Not Do Otherwise: The Remarkable Life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
“This clearly written chronological biography, full of lively quotes from Walker’s writings and her frequent mentions in the press, is ideal for research projects.”—Booklist View →
Dino-Valentine's Day
“A roarsome addition to your Valentine and ‘Dino-Holiday’ collection.”—School Library Journal View →
The Story of Our Tree
“An upbeat read-aloud choice that presents information while encouraging global awareness.”—Booklist View →
Many Ways to Dress
“[F]illed with welcoming color photographs that mix Sesame Street’s beloved puppet characters with images of diverse families and children clad in everyday and special attire.”—Booklist View →
SuperJoe Does NOT Say Sorry
“Superheroes of color, unite! The message is a delight for all.”—School Library Journal View →
Let's Play, Little Rabbit
“An irresistible read-aloud, and a delight for all.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
“This author is as resourceful and ingenious in relating the story of her subject as Jeanne Villepreux-Power was in her scholarly endeavors. . . . This life story of an important female pioneer in the sciences is highly recommended.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
I Could Not Do Otherwise: The Remarkable Life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
“[A] fascinating introduction . . . Latta utilizes primary sources, from contemporary newspaper articles to photographs, to make Walker’s remarkable life come alive for readers.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Focus on Japanese American Incarceration
“[O]ffers a summary of events as well as glimpses of Japanese Americans during their ordeal.”—Booklist View →
The Little Island
“A cozy reminder to appreciate those around us.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Bumblebee Grumblebee
“Delightful images and carefully selected text combine for a silly, innovative, entirely enjoyable read.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“Urging a look toward history and tradition to teach us how to answer the questions of the future, Gray Smith adapts Wall Kimmerer’s wisdom for a new, hungry audience.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Lionel Poops
“A hilarious choice for stressed parents and carefree tots.”—School Library Journal View →
Astronauts: A First Look
“Space enthusiasts will flip for this new title.”–Children’s Literature View →
Moon: A First Look
“Space enthusiasts will flip for this new title.” –Children’s Literature View →
Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Silent Shofar
“It’s wonderful to see a series like this with Jewish content.” ―Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →