Reviews
Happy Purim, Grover!
“The recognizable Sesame Street characters of Grover and friends would make this an enticing book for toddlers. This story would be wonderful to use as an introduction to the holiday of Purim for toddlers and early childhood students. Reviewer Rating: 5”… View →
Bionic Animals
“A book that incorporates science, conservation, and zoology in a tale that will greatly appeal to young animal lovers. Suitable for science classrooms and school libraries. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
My First Dino-Boarding
“This short rhyming story will intrigue little minds who love movement, dinosaurs, and thrill seeking sports Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Changemakers in Activism: Women Leading the Way
“Short spotlights feature brief, straightforward descriptions of the women’s causes and accomplishments, accompanied by photos. A few names may be familiar, but many of the featured women, such as Sylvia Mendez, who helped desegregate California schools, and children’s… View →
Tyrannosaurus Tsuris: A Passover Story
“This beautifully serves up the value that the most important part of seder is gathering together with others. Even those who don’t celebrate Passover will be pleased that the dinosaurs act upon the truth that all of their tsuris can be resolved by communicating and sharing.… View →
The Rock in My Throat
“A nature motif runs throughout the scenes, anchoring the girl in a world that requires no language, just the songs of birds and movement of growth. This is a gorgeous and deeply empathetic look at the refugee experience and what it means to feel truly alone in the… View →
My Body and Me: My First Body Positivity Book
“Body positivity is presented for young children by a range of people who all celebrate their wonderful bodies. . . . Highly recommended for all types of children.”—School Library Journal View →
To the Ice
“Whether imagined or not, the survival tale is entirely engrossing and memorable in Ida’s detailed, matter-of-fact, smoothly translated telling. The illustrations are equally successful at showing the children as small figures against vast icy backgrounds and close-up and… View →
J Is for Juneteenth
“The large font and simple, colorful illustrations will appeal to children learning to read. . . . Succinct text and eye-catching illustrations.”—School Library Journal View →
Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good
“A good educational book that introduces children to the activism of these three ladies. Great for reading anytime during the year, or during Hispanic heritage month. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
The First Invasion: Book 1
“A delightful, fast-paced adventure that entertains young readers with its action, humor, and relatable characters . . . a perfectly enjoyable read for middle-grade audiences seeking a fun escape into a world of aliens, robots, and unlikely heroes. Reviewer Rating: View →
Men of the 65th: The Borinqueneers of the Korean War
“This book is rich in detail from specific soldiers’ experiences, as well as photographs and facts. It will be a welcome addition to history shelves. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Eating My Words: And 128 Other Poems
“The poet’s apparent preference for shorter forms may encourage reluctant readers to stay the course and inexperienced writers to stretch their language skills. The illustrations, which are likewise drawn from the earlier series, add comical cartoon spot art or riffs… View →
Coding Camp Chaos: Book 3
“This story delivers a vibrant graphic novel adventure for young readers, seamlessly weaving together summer camp fun with the introduction to essential coding concepts. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Next-Level Competition: Book 4
“The characters are relatable and the plot is exciting, making this a book that kids will enjoy from start to finish. . . a great book for kids who are interested in coding, robotics, or just looking for a fun and exciting read. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas
“Donohue wants to set the record straight on the positive aspects of this much maligned plant. . . The book is written in a conversational tone making it accessible for teenagers who are curious about cannabis. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“Many readers will resonate with the demands on her time, and the children and grandchildren of immigrants will likely identify especially strongly with Cruzita’s journey toward connecting with her roots. A sweet summer quest for identity and belonging.”—Kirkus… View →
The Color of Sound
“This is great for exploring the complex world of neurodivergence, specifically as it relates to synesthesia, a real life fascinating condition that allows people to experience unrelated sensory experiences at the same time. Reviewer Rating:… View →
A Pocketful of Stars
“This is a heartbreaking—and mending—story that will resonate well beyond the last page. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
The Rock in My Throat
“A heartfelt story that teaches children about diversity and reflects difficulties with being different, understood, and accepted.”—starred, Booklist View →
Afikotective
“A delightfully charming and unreservedly recommended pick for family, school, and library children’s book collections.”—Midwest Book Review View →
Piece by Piece: Ernestine's Gift for President Roosevelt
“This inspirational story celebrates a young girl’s creativity and ingenuity during a challenging time in American history. Recommended for elementary school library collections.”—Children’s Literature View →
Changemakers in Music: Women Leading the Way
“This is a short book about how women have served as trailblazers in making music and changing the music industry to be more inclusive. This book covers notable greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Marion Anderson, Dolly Parton, Evelyn Glennie and Sarah… View →
Three Jumps to Sorry: A Yom Kippur Story
“A book and a game are sometimes the best way to help children understand things that can be hard. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →