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Cover: Riot

Riot

“Myers crafts a sympathetic cast, which is excellent fodder for conversations about race and class, and the book is also a choice pick for reluctant readers who will relish both format and pacing. Once again, this master storyteller has delivered.” —starred, School… View →

 
Cover: Punished!

Punished!

This lighthearted fantasy would be an excellent classroom read-aloud. The language concepts are deftly explained and the clever, wordplay-filled dialogue provides numerous examples. . . . The short text and lively cover art will attract young readers, who will howl at the atrocious… View →

 
Cover: Count Your Way through France

Count Your Way through France

" . . .attractive. . ." —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Count Your Way through Greece

Count Your Way through Greece

“. . .concise, interesting information. . .” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Sammy Spider's First Day of School

Sammy Spider's First Day of School

“A welcome addition. . .” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Frontier Surgeons: A Story about the Mayo Brothers

Frontier Surgeons: A Story about the Mayo Brothers

“. . .authoritative and objective.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Healing Warrior: A Story about Sister Elizabeth Kenny

Healing Warrior: A Story about Sister Elizabeth Kenny

“. . .authoritative and objective.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: A Library Story: Building a New Central Library

A Library Story: Building a New Central Library

“A fact-filled look at the design and construction of the new Central Library of the Minneapolis Public Library. . . A mix of color and archival graphics enliven the text. While librarians and local library supporters will probably be this book’s most receptive audience,… View →

 
Cover: My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic

My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic

“Belongs in every middle and high school library and teen resource collection.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Rainbow: A First Book of Pride

Rainbow: A First Book of Pride

“A win for LBGTQIA+ families and libraries seeking to diversify their shelves.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Oh, The Places He Went: A Story about Dr. Seuss

Oh, The Places He Went: A Story about Dr. Seuss

“A lively, straightforward overview. . .” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains

Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains

“A thoroughly enjoyable tale that deserives a plce in most libraries.” —Starred, School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Like Ability: The Truth about Popularity

Like Ability: The Truth about Popularity

“Gives practical solutions without sounding clichéd. . . . This is a refreshing take on a timeless subject. Most teens will be encouraged and reassured by the discussions of likability versus status. Graphic organizers allow readers to think through or note important points. This… View →

 
Cover: Chocolate by Hershey: A Story about Milton S. Hershey

Chocolate by Hershey: A Story about Milton S. Hershey

“. . .a well-rounded presentation. . .” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: The Wizard of Sound: A Story about Thomas Edison

The Wizard of Sound: A Story about Thomas Edison

“. . .a clear and lively style. . .” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: To Bathe a Boa

To Bathe a Boa

“. . .will inspire giggles from children.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Demeter & Persephone: Spring Held Hostage [A Greek Myth]

Demeter & Persephone: Spring Held Hostage [A Greek Myth]

“The artwork is excellent throughout. . .” —School Library Journal View →

 

“. . .right on target. . . A must-have for libraries with a Jewish preschool population.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Hanukkah Hippity-Hop

Hanukkah Hippity-Hop

“A clever and entertaining story that will brighten library shelves during the Hanukkah season.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What Is a Noun?

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What Is a Noun?

“Libraries looking to build up their 400s section could consider this introductory title. . .” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah

A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah

“A worthwhile addition for any library looking to expand picture book content on powerful women.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Emily Grace and the What-Ifs: A Story for Children about Nighttime Fears

Emily Grace and the What-Ifs: A Story for Children about Nighttime Fears

“A useful addition to a public library’s parenting collection, or for school libraries where parents seek help regarding their children’s behavior.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story about Racial Injustice

Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story about Racial Injustice

“Does an admirable job showing two families’ reactions to a police killing . . . important for library collections.”—School Library Journal View →

 

“. . .attractive and will enhance science collections.” —School Library Journal View →