Reviews
Are We Alone?: Searching for Life Beyond Earth with The Planetary Society ®
“A tantalizing peek at a scientific enterprise with truly revolutionary potential.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Big Empty: A Sagebrush Survival Story
“Poetic lines establish the barren quality of the environment, but just as the hardy plant calls this place “home,” so too does it represent a dwelling place for the many critters who rely upon the flora for shelter, nourishment, and cover. . . Featuring pastel, colored View →
Catching Kindness
“A grocery store visit serves as a lesson in compassion. . . . [G]ood deeds are infectious, and the shoppers demonstrate kindness to all those they encounter. . . . Mitchell’s text, infused with a sense of wonder, offers an opportunity to start a dialogue about altruism and how we… View →
Returning the Sword: How a Japanese Sword of War Became a Symbol of Friendship and Peace
“Stelson writes with vivid clarity, rendering a story with careful detail while bolstering themes of peace and honor. Working in harmony with Stelson’s text, Yoshida’s vibrant illustrations are wreathed in symbolic imagery and color those themes with gestures of… View →
The Big Empty: A Sagebrush Survival Story
“Attractive fare for young fans of natural history.”—Booklist View →
The Size of Space: Measuring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
“In this fun, astronomical offering, kid-accessible examples convey the vast sizes and enormous distances of outer space. . . A great choice for school and public collections; expect some really interesting follow-up discussions.”—Booklist View →
The Monster in the Lake
“The bright artwork, created with acrylic paint and spray paint, contains whimsical details and makes great use of visual humor. With sparse text and large-scale illustrations, this is an ideal choice for toddlers and preschool storytimes that is clever enough to entertain adults,… View →
No More Gnomes
“A clever twist reveals a humorous solution for Herbert’s problem and helps him resolve his struggle between politeness and honesty. Digital illustrations cleverly demonstrate Herbert’s growing anxiety while keeping the tone light enough for young… View →
The Kerfuffle
“Form and function meld with fun and whimsy in a tale of the futility of building walls.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
To the Stars: The Story of NASA
“Densely written and chronologically organized, the book emphasizes science, engineering, and historical detail. . . Rather than fast facts or flashy graphics, the book offers a continuous, in-depth narrative ideal for focused reading.”—School Library Journal View →
Jason Belongs: The Story of Jason Schachter McKinney
“The story arc, deliberately simple, makes McKinney’s journey accessible to any child who has questioned where or how to fit in with community, family, and school. The story also has an inevitability that makes his arrival at the synagogue in Antwerp a pitch-perfect moment.… View →
Just Say Welcome
“The story offers young children an avenue toward connecting despite cultural differences, a message that, especially now, deserves to be amplified. A useful addition to collections in communities welcoming immigrants and refugees, especially with its celebration of… View →
Trumpets of Death: A Graphic Novel
“This stunning, introspective story is short, but its firm grasp on the multifaceted themes of growing up and getting old promises readers will take their time with each image and think about the implications of the plot long after they’ve reached the end.”—School… View →
Happy HanukKAT
“The cheerful tone and engaging visuals make it easy for toddlers and preschoolers to connect with the celebration. A fun and festive choice.”—School Library Journal View →
The Mouse Who Loved Latkes
“This story is a light and fun glimpse into family holiday life for those who do or do not observe Hanukkah.”—School Library Journal View →
Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth
“The author does not talk down to young readers, who will be drawn in by the intricate illustrations of contraptions and the occasionally gross and gory elements of the inventions. Rather, the book invites readers to join the STEAM design process,… View →
Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs
“The poetry is able to convey succinctly the extensive accomplishments of both subjects and the hurdles they faced together and individually, imbuing it with a tone of hope throughout. The illustrations are based on images and stories of the couple, portrayed thoughtfully in each… View →
So Rude!: Animals Behaving Badly
“Gleeful fun, with generous doses of both fact and attitude.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth
“Silly fun with a serious purpose.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ban This!: How One School Fought Two Book Bans and Won (and How You Can Too)
“This critically timely and engaging work effectively demonstrates the toll of book bans on communities. A compelling take on tackling censorship that elevates the authentic voices of youths and their allies.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Big Empty: A Sagebrush Survival Story
“With its lilting text and gorgeous artwork, this is the rare book that amplifies the ferocity and the necessity of fire in nature, employing the ecology of the sagebrush.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Trumpets of Death: A Graphic Novel
“Simon Bournel-Bosson’s debut graphic novel is a surreal, emotional, and intriguing exploration of intergenerational conflict, growth, and human nature.”—starred, Shelf Awareness View →
Is It Asleep?
“Inevitable reality finds a soft, welcoming cushion here. Prolific French author/artist Olivier Tallec, gently, comfortingly, kindly tackles the difficult reality of death. . .”—Shelf Awareness View →