Reviews
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 →
Will You Be My Friend?
“A fine friendship fable with a funny close.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“[A] nonstop whirl of captures, escapes, betrayals, exchanges of blaster fire, racing hoverbikes, and fresh tussles.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use
“[A] guessing game that will engage young readers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Robo-Motion: Robots That Move Like Animals
“Delightful, motivating, and thought-provoking—a winner for any bookshelf.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
American Jaguar: Big Cats, Biogeography, and Human Borders
“A powerful call to protect our Earth and its vulnerable creatures.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Singer and the Scientist
“Rose’s choice of wording is both melodic and rhythmic for reading aloud, and themes of doing what is right and showing kindness makes The Singer and the Scientist a current and fulfilling addition to any library.” — Dorothy Schwab, Historical Novel Society View →
The Woodcarver's Daughter
“This story teaches about many interesting topics: Russian pogroms, immigration, woodcarving, carousels, Jewish culture, deafness, gender issues, and much more.” — Elizabeth Caufield Felt, Historical Novel Society View →
We're All in the Same Boat
“Saltzberg offers a comedic take on a fable-like situation: a goat, a pig, a cat, and a dog set off in a rowboat together . . . Sequential ink-lined art against simple washes features expressive animals, lending a lighthearted feel to this teamwork-affirming picture… View →
Finding Refuge: Real-Life Immigration Stories from Young People
“[D]etailed, well written, and heartfelt, infusing much-needed humanity into an issue that is often discussed purely through statistics. . . . A beautifully curated anthology presenting the voices of refugees.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Backyard Secrets of Danny Wexler
“She…realistically portrays the microaggressions Danny and his family encounter as a result of anti-semitism as well as the confusion they cause for a young man who is growing up and facing a world that is not always kind to him. Highly recommended.” — Maria J.… View →
The Player
“Recommended for high school libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Night Creatures: Animals That Swoop, Crawl, and Creep while You Sleep
“A simple poem accompanies richly painted illustrations.”—School Library Journal View →
Tracking Tortoises: The Mission to Save a Galápagos Giant
“[A] vivid picture of not only the giant tortoises of these unique islands but also of the scientists who study animals that will outlive them. . . . Highly recommended for libraries and science classrooms with budding naturalists.”—School Library Journal View →
A Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use
“[A]n entertaining and informative introduction to the world of birds and how they survive and thrive.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Boardwalk Babies
“Moss . . . tells a story grounded in facts and full of human interest . . . With curving lines and warm colors, the illustrations create a genial tone while transporting viewers to a bygone era. An intriguing picture book.”—Booklist Online View →
A Bear for Bimi
“A lovely story about friendship, welcoming the other, and winning people’s hearts with kindness.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Hattie and Olaf
“A sparkling story that honors the sensibilities and world of young schoolchildren.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“This simple story quietly reveals the insidious impact of xenophobic isolationism and offers a hopeful message . . . Timely, aspirational, affirming.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference
“An interesting, informative account of a little-known woman of great achievement.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
The Tiny Woman's Coat
“[A]n inventive and delightful tale that evokes Thumbelina, the Borrowers, and other beloved wee characters.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Which Nose for Witch?
“Crosby’s rhyming text sustains a jaunty tone while accurately capturing the drama, and Coroa’s lineup of noses, sealed in jars on the Conk Boutique’s shelves, are frightful indeed.”—Publisher’s Weekly View →