Reviews
Sunisa Lee vs. Mary Lou Retton: Who Would Win?
“Vibrant pages are brimming with colorful graphics, dynamic photos, and exciting facts that showcase the athletes’ exceptional skills and accomplishments. This series is an essential addition to any collection and is sure to fly off the shelves, keeping readers hooked from… View →
Talking about Illness: A Sesame Street ® Resource
“Respect is shown for the intelligence and feelings of young readers as their friends from the Sesame Workshop help to guide them through life events that might be difficult to process. Fans of these characters will be drawn to these titles and adults can rely on the tested brand… View →
Eres genial con Ji-Young (You Rock with Ji-Young): Un libro sobre la autoconfianza (A Book about Self-Confidence)
“Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, and the rest of the Sesame Street gang offer young readers a warm and approachable introduction to character traits and social-emotional wellness. Each book introduces important topics like kindness, empathy, and resilience, while the friendly faces of these… View →
One Wise Sheep: An Untraditional Christmas Story
“Funny and lighthearted, this book takes the familiar Christian story and gives it a new life. Readers will enjoy the colorful illustrations of the comical adventures of the flock on their journey to find the manger. This beginning chapter book is perfect for readers who are… View →
Call the Bee Doctor!: How Science Is Saving Honey Bees
“Although complex concepts are introduced, Markle presents the necessary background details readers need to follow along. Information is well organized with photographs and illustrations adding visual interest . . . A great resource for research projects and nature enthusiasts,… View →
Oy, Santa!: Or, There's a Latke to Learn about Hanukkah
“A highly entertaining holiday book that will be popular with readers of all ages. . . . Highly recommended for all collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton
“Recommended for history, sports, and biography collections looking for excellent picture books that ably diversify their offerings for this age group.” —School Library Journal View →
Mami King: How Ma Mon Luk Found Love, Riches, and the Perfect Bowl of Soup
“A captivating story of love, determination, and the power of following one’s passion . . . this book exemplifies the human spirit and is perfect for readers from first grade up.”—School Library Journal View →
The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets
“An engaging, emotionally honest collection of poetry that offers children a comforting glimpse of adults and their imperfections . . . This accessible, well-tuned collection of poetry will reassure and delight young readers in equal measure.”—School Library Journal View →
Bo y el matón de la escuela (Bo and the School Bully)
“A fun Spanish-language chapter book series . . . includes relatable characters and stories and is a solid selection for school and public libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
The Rule of Three
“The author’s willingness to tackle difficult topics with thoughtfulness and compassion makes this compelling novel a must-read. Readers will connect to Wyatt’s strife and journey of self-discovery. This book belongs in all middle school libraries; it deftly discusses… View →
The Outstanding Octokey
“Good reading for the chapter book crowd, who will enjoy the fast-paced fun in this new series.”—School Library Journal View →
My First Dino-Thanksgiving
“This short, sweet snapshot into Thanksgiving for the Dino friends is perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts.”—School Library Journal View →
Pangu's Shadow
“A solid mystery set in space that raises real issues about social equity, racial justice, and ableism.”—School Library Journal View →
Saltwater Boy
“A beautifully written love story to the Australian coast meets a coming-of-age saga. . . .”—School Library Journal View →
The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie: Infinite Identities around the World
“Perfect for a teen audience who can digest this information in chunks while learning a lot about the gender diversity that exists in humans and other biological species. It is also an excellent resource for anyone raised in the shadow of European colonialism to combat the… View →
The Doll Test: Choosing Equality
“An astonishing and solid purchase for libraries looking for history books about racial segregation.”—School Library Journal View →
Life after High School: A Teen Guide to Career Planning
“Providing readers with a nonjudgmental view into the myriad choices they can make, from higher education to future careers and the many steps and funds necessary to get there . . . A slim volume tackling a huge topic that nonetheless offers helpful advice to teens planning their… View →
Bear's Big Idea
“Young readers will enjoy the dilemma and recognize the anxiety of choosing just what to do each day. This gently humorous story would be a good addition to libraries needing animal and friendship stories.”—School Library Journal View →
Nature Spy Guide
“A marvelous primer for learning about nature and developing curiosity about the natural world in a playful way.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Rats to the Rescue: The Unlikely Heroes Making Cambodia Safe
“A very interesting and compelling story that most young readers will be unaware of, and many will find fascinating.”—School Library Journal View →
The Case of the Forest Fingers: Book 1
“The first in this comic book series is motivated equally by mystery and STEM, making it an attractive formula for curious readers.”—School Library Journal View →
We Shall Not Be Denied: A Timeline of Voting Rights and Suppression in America
“A succinct and approachable exploration of voting rights and suppression in the United States . . . A strong choice for American history and civics curriculum.”—School Library Journal View →