Reviews
Cooking the Italian Way
“This appealing title for beginning cooks has been revised to include vegetarian recipes and low-fat suggestions in addition to pasta and pizza. A good offering for multicultural events that include food.” —School Library Journal View →
Thanksgiving Rules
“In this story told in rhyme, Percy Isaac Gifford, clad in his P.I.G. sweater, presents readers with a workshop on how to get the most out of Thanksgiving, complete with 10 simple rules.” —School Library Journal View →
Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky: More about Adjectives
“‘This book could be used as a read-aloud in language units’ the humor is entertaining enough to invite a few laughs from the students. The illustrations are colorful, silly, and bright.” —School Library Journal View →
“This beautifully designed book will be an excellent background source for those beginning to experiment with art on the computer, or who are looking for information on digital art as a career option.” —School Library Journal View →
Secret Holes
“The strength of this story of self-discovery lies in the loving relationship between Sylvia and her great-grandmother. Although the action is set in 1978, the novel has a timeless quality. . .” —School Library Journal View →
Heart to Heart with Mallory
“Friedman finds a true voice for her likable but somewhat self-centered character. . . Fans of Megan McDonald’s ‘Judy Moody’ books (Candlewick) and Marissa Moss’s ‘Amelia’ notebooks (S & S) will enjoy Mallory.” … View →
Santa's Secrets Revealed: All Your Questions Answered about Santa's Super Sleigh, His Flying Reindeer, and Other Wonders
“Kids who have grown out of warm-and-fuzzy Christmas books will enjoy this wise-cracking approach to the holiday. The cartoon artwork is loaded with funny, if not hugely imaginative, details.” —School Library Journal View →
“The stories are quick and satisfying, and challenges at the back of the books contribute to the enjoyment. Wummer’s pencil and ink illustrations add a humorous touch and are perfect for the stories.” —School Library Journal View →
Mallory on the Move
“Mallory is an appealing character who deserves a place alongside Junie B. Jones, Judy Moody, Amber Brown, and Clarice Bean. This amusing offering makes a good choice for youngsters who are adjusting to new environs.” —School Library… View →
The Girl-Son
“. . . told in a simple and straightforward manner as if by the woman herself. . . Children may be astounded at the lengths to which Pahk and her mother went to achieve the education we take for granted.” —School Library Journal View →
“The colorful, well-designed pages may encourage some children to browse but the books are also useful for reports, and their colorful, modern look is sure to grab the attention of even reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal View →
“The colorful, well-designed pages may encourage some children to browse but the books are also useful for reports, and their colorful, modern look is sure to grab the attention of even reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal View →
The Flyer Flew!: The Invention of the Airplane
“Hill ably conveys complex physics concepts such as lift in mostly clear explanations, which are extended in color diagrams. . . this title offers a compelling view of engineering feats, a welcome approach for the target audience.” —School Library… View →
Do You Know about Fish?
“. . .these titles are colorful, fun, and engaging introductions to topics of broad appeal. . . Fun facts and lists of current further-reading sources make this set a great starting point for young researchers.” —School Library Journal View →
Do You Know about Reptiles?
“. . .these titles are colorful, fun, and engaging introductions to topics of broad appeal. . . Fun facts and lists of current further-reading sources make this set a great starting point for young researchers.” —School Library Journal… View →
Do You Know about Insects?
“. . .these titles are colorful, fun, and engaging introductions to topics of broad appeal. . . Fun facts and lists of current further-reading sources make this set a great starting point for young researchers.” —School Library Journal… View →
A Rainy Day
“Small-format beginning readers with just the right does of fact and fun. Through repetition and simple sentence structure, the author encourages students to develop some rhythm in their reading while learning a few facts.” —School Library… View →
A Snowy Day
“Small-format beginning readers with just the right dose of fact and fun. Through repetition and simple sentence structure, the author encourages students to develop some rhythm in their reading while learning a few facts.” —School Library… View →
A Sunny Day
“Small-format beginning readers with just the right dose of fact and fun. Through repetition and simple sentence structure, the author encourages students to develop some rhythm in their reading while learning a few facts.” —School Library… View →
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
“Based on a true story of an 1856 storm off the coast of Maine, Abbie’s tale is one of endurance and bravery. One of the best historical beginnings. . . refreshing cold blast of salty real life.” —School Library Journal View →
“In this clever art history book, Raczka makes Johannes Vermeer’s masterpieces accessible by employing an interview format. . . Raczka avoids editorializing in the interview format, which is a feat; the text provides straightforward analysis and information.”… View →