Reviews
Meet Patrick Mahomes: Kansas City Chiefs Superstar
“The illustrated “Sports VIPs” series is designed to give young fans an up-close look at the lives and achievements of some of the greatest athletes of modern times. In each book, some of the career-defining moments of the spotlighted athlete are presented. Such… View →
G.O.A.T. Basketball Point Guards
“The illustrated “Greatest of All Time” series offers readers with an interest in professional sports an opportunity to learn more about some of the finest athletes of all time. Each title in the series focuses on a particular position and then offers readers… View →
My First Dino-Basketball
“This book is part of a series of board books that introduces young children to various sports through appealing, dino-centric characters. Basketball is the subject of this action-filled book. Illustrations accompanying the developmentally appropriate, minimal text depict dinosaurs View →
G.O.A.T. Basketball Power Forwards
“The illustrated “Greatest of All Time” series offers readers with an interest in professional sports an opportunity to learn more about some of the finest athletes of all time. Each title in the series focuses on a particular position and then offers readers… View →
G.O.A.T. Football Linebackers
“The illustrated “Greatest of All Time” series offers readers with an interest in professional sports an opportunity to learn more about some of the finest athletes of all time. Each title in the series focuses on a particular position and then offers readers… View →
My First Dino-Football
“This colorful and engaging book is part of a series of board books that introduces infants and toddlers to various sports. The focus here is football. Fun-loving dinosaurs and those who are fierce-looking run up and down the filed of green until one team celebrates victory at the… View →
The Bear and the Wildcat
“Quietly contemplative, mingling hope and healing, this is a book that will offer comfort to many.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Inside the Dallas Cowboys
“The illustrated “Super Sports Teams” series is designed to give young readers an introduction to professional baseball and football teams that have captured the hearts of fans. Each book in the series spotlights critical games, coaches, and star players who have helped View →
Inside the Chicago Bears
“The illustrated “Super Sports Teams” series is designed to give young readers an introduction to professional baseball and football teams that have captured the hearts of fans. Each book in the series spotlights critical games, coaches, and star players who have helped View →
Inside the New York Giants
“The illustrated “Super Sports Teams” series is designed to give young readers an introduction to professional baseball and football teams that have captured the hearts of fans. Each book in the series spotlights critical games, coaches, and star players who have helped View →
Hidden Heroes in the Civil War
“Joseph De Castro was a flag bearer in the 19th Massachusetts Infantry on the final day of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. As the final Confederate assault led by General Pickett was rebuffed, De Castro was able to seize the flag of a Virginia unit that had reached the… View →
Focus on Japanese American Incarceration
“Executive Order 9102 changed the lives of Japanese Americans in the United States during World War II. This title from the “Read Woke Book” series begins to take a deeper look at an event in the United States history. The text describes the actions that occurred and… View →
Kaleo Helps
“What are some ways to help an injured friend? Author Borgert-Spaniol provides readers with several suggestions in this story. Ben has an injury that requires support, and readers can find out about what kind of support is provided. The text does not focus only on Ben receiving… View →
Olivia Rodrigo: Hit Singer-Songwriter
“This picture book for young elementary learners introduces singer-actress-superstar Olivia Rodrigo. The book is light on text, but includes many pictures of the famous popstar, who first gained fame with lead roles in various Disney programs, including High School Musical: The… View →
Sunny Eyes, Book 1: Volume 2
“A total rush for manga fans seeking something off the beaten path.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“Asterisks replace unheard words of dialogue in this moving middle grade novel, based on the author’s own life, that follows an adolescent girl’s struggle with both progressive hearing loss and her parents’ insistence that she get cochlear implants.”… View →
Fight for the Ocean Kingdom, Book 1: Volume 2
“[A] properly percussive climax.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
“The tone of the book is inspiring, but Brown doesn’t shy away from the mistreatment Chisholm encountered . . . Crews’ vividly textured illustrations positively sing, enhancing the text and making for a perfect introduction for young readers everywhere. As powerful as… View →
The Sense of Sight: A First Look
“I see many things. This is a simple line but one of the most powerful pages within this text. The image on this page is that of a child with glasses. The authors intentional inclusion of a support allows students to potentially question what they notice different and start a… View →
I Care for My Pet
“Six attributes of caring for a dog are highlighted in this Lerner Pull Ahead Readers, I Care series book. These caring qualities include petting the dog, walking the dog, feeding the dog, washing the dog, brushing the dog, and loving the dog. Each double-page spread features a… View →
Timothy Dinoman Saves the Cat: Book 1
“Action-packed, save-the-world drama mixed with humor and heart.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
PANTemonium!
“PANTemonium is a silly, rhyming, story about a man named Fred who decides to go fishing one day and without knowing it, catches his favorite underwear on the end of his hook! As he walks along the road to his favorite fishing spot, his underwear scoops up what he passes… View →