Reviews
Dulcinea in the Forbidden Forest
“[‘Dulcinea’] is a well-told tale with an indefatigable heroine, and an interplay of words and pictures that feels as if it shares lineage with Quentin Blake and Roald Dahl. A fine winter evening read-aloud, to be enjoyed next to a warm fire with a plate of cookies. Or, View →
The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent
“Antarctica is undeniably cool, and this volume makes sure we know it.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition
“Spine-crushing fun.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Happy Roo Year: It's Rosh Hashanah
“Jewish libraries and preschools may want to add this pleasant read-aloud. An addltlonäl purchase for public libraries with large Jewish populations.” — Amy Tilien-Harper, Wilton Lib., CT, School Library Journal View →
Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide for Youth
“A well-researched, much-needed guide for the next generation of human rights advocates.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt
“It’s story is beautifully captured in the book’s smooth pacing and brief paragraphs. Readers will follow its journey from that march as it becomes both a monument to mourning and a means of changing the stigma surrounding HIV and View →
Dulcinea in the Forbidden Forest
“Könnecke’s early chapter book moves at a quick clip and is punctuated by entertaining non sequiturs and simple inked illustrations in orange, black, and white. This will easily be a success with both young listeners and readers, who will be drawn to dauntless… View →
Cows Go Boo!
“Comical and energetic cartoon illustrations imbue all the characters with personality and make the most of the story’s slapstick humor and interrupting cows.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Artie and the Wolf Moon
“Fans of graphic novels, realistic fiction, and the paranormal will all find something to enjoy in this book.”—School Library Journal View →
SuperJoe Does NOT Do Cuddles
“In this hilarious tale about a little Black boy coming into his own, readers meet SuperJoe, an amazing child with a vivid imagination . . . The takeaway that you never grow too old for a mother’s love is sweetly incorporated without becoming saccharine.”—Booklist View →
Rosh Hashanah with Uncle Max
“… this is a wonderful way to introduce youngest readers to the holiday.” — Rachel Kamin, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL, School Library Journal View →
Something New for Rosh Hashanah
“A good choice for picture book shelves.” — Rachel Kamin, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL, School Library Journal View →
Dear Mama's Loving Arms
“This picture book’s rhythmic language is as comforting as the swaying of a loving mother’s arms; a sweet lulling, naptime read.”—School Library Journal View →
No Known Address
“The story is unusual for its sensitive treatment of a victim whose abuse is entirely emotional and psychological, making his situation largely invisible to classmates and teachers . . . An engaging, relevant, and realistic story, recommended for middle and high school… View →
No One's Baby
“The book deals head-on with gritty themes like adoption, abuse, and teen pregnancy . . . A solid addition to collections needing hi-lo realistic fiction”—School Library Journal View →
Open Secrets
“Highlighting the important and under-discussed issue of grooming against the backdrop of the #MeToo movement, this novel deftly deals with a difficult and timely topic. Highly recommended for high school hi-lo collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Model Mania: The Fabulous Diary of Persephone Pinchgut
“. . . Persephone’s independent, arty mother, her nontraditional family, and her twin insight make [the story] appealing, particularly for reluctant readers . . . A light romp through twinship and friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Christmas Mitzvah
“A heartwarming slice of neighborly love, caring, and sharing.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Why I Was Late for School Again
“Young readers will find this book’s silly antics, funny names, and wordplay uproarious . . . A must-have for collections serving young readers that will thrive as both a read-aloud or independent reading selection.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Dulcinea in the Forbidden Forest
“Concise chapters move the pace along as readers follow Könnecke’s inky, black-outlined art in a tale for those who love magic, fairy tales, and blueberries on their pancakes.”—Publisher’s Weekly View →
Night Becomes Day: Changes in Nature
“A catalyst for conversations about change.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Night Creatures: Animals That Swoop, Crawl, and Creep while You Sleep
“Rhythmic and soothing, just right for a bedtime story. . . . Well executed.”—Kirkus Reviews View →