Reviews
Shoham's Bangle
“A moving and authentic story of love, family, and home.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect
“[A]n excellent introduction of the Civil Rights Movement for young readers.”—Children’s Literature View →
American Jaguar: Big Cats, Biogeography, and Human Borders
“After reading this, the reader will be mesmerized by the plight of animals such as the jaguar, and will surely want to be a part of the solution.” –Children’s Literature View →
Eighth Grade vs. the Machines
“Funny, action-packed, and thoroughly engaging, this accessible middle grade story welcomes readers into the future with open arms by frequently breaking the fourth wall and incorporating characters who are at once familiar and relatable.” –Children’s Literature View →
G.O.A.T. Basketball Point Guards
“Colorful backgrounds and large photos of the athletes at play make this series great, indeed.”—Booklist View →
The Art of Magic: A Novel
“The magical rules created by Voskuil feel exciting . . . . This creative fantasy will move well with fans of Tae Keller’s When You Trap a Tiger.”—School Library Journal View →
Can Dad Dance?
“This is a good early reader series for students who like silly words and sounds, friendly characters, and a slightly longer plot.”—School Library Journal View →
A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends
“[T]his appealing picture book features friendly characters, a satisfying story, and a happy ending for all. . . . A rewarding choice for reading aloud.”—Booklist View →
SuperJoe Does NOT Say Sorry
“For the little superheroes among us who need a gentle reminder that apologizing can save the day.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Don't Sit On the Baby, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Sane, Skilled, and Safe Babysitting
“With sensible and practical suggestions for a wide variety of situations, this is a welcome update.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“Touched by the supernatural, this debut grapples with grief and mental health, exploring the differing ways people cope with emotions, how the living memorialize the dead, and who is entitled to mourn them. . . . the narrative handles the heavy topic of death with honest… View →
Ice Cycle: Poems about the Life of Ice
“A rewarding exploration of a common substance’s complex nature.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Where We Come From
“[A] quilt of many details that gives the reader less a feeling of understanding one person but more a sense of the rich tapestry that is America.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“Creates a positive feeling about kids self-directing their own destinies with the support of caring adults.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The King of Cheating, Book 1: Volume 1
“Fans of trading-card or video games will love this fast-paced, cinematic comic. Readers will be drawn into the pages by the action-packed illustrations, featuring plenty of fight scenes, superpowered game avatars, and dynamic visual perspectives, and stick around to find out what… View →
The Ocean Kingdom, Book 4: Volume 1
“The easy-to-follow story and action-packed art will have young fantasy-adventure fans eager for the next installment.”—Booklist View →
The Grizzled Grist Does Not Exist!
“MacIver creates a bouncy read-aloud that will tickle children and adults alike. . . . Brave—and not so brave—hikers will giggle at this class’s brush with peril.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Yuck, You Suck!: Poems about Animals That Sip, Slurp, Suck
“[S]ufficient suckers and lappers of blood, ranging from fleas and mosquitoes to vampire bats, lampreys, and leeches, to gleefully put anyone off their lunch.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
“This book tells my father’s story through the eyes of the children he helped to save from the Holocaust. It is a reminder of the huge difference any one of us can make in the lives of others. Our world depends on it. It is down to people like him, people like us, to make the View →
Frank, Who Liked to Build: The Architecture of Frank Gehry
Blumenthal’s message to her juvenile readers: Keep dreaming, playing and following your passions. View →
Glowing Bunnies!?: Why We're Making Hybrids, Chimeras, and Clones
“Campbell’s intriguing, easily digestible foray into animal gene editing, its effects on present and future scientific climates, and its contemplation on whether these practices are ethically responsible, practical, or inherently harmful proves thought-provoking. This… View →
Mrs. Noah's Doves
“An exceptional work which invites young readers to identify with the unique mission of both Noah and his wife to work with God in restoring life to a broken earth.” —Jewish Book Council View →
It’s All Art!: From Drawing to Dress-Up with Sesame Street ®
“[A] wonderful and fun way to show children all the different things they can do. It can inspire children to want to learn more and possibly fall in love with a different part of the field of art.” —Children’s Literature View →