Reviews
The Land of the Trolls: Book 1
“Startled awake by a terrible smell, Felix traces the source to a little girl troll named Calcite. She is equally surprised at finding she is in a human home. Together, they retrace the trail she followed and arrive at the land of the trolls. After meeting a few of Calcite’s… View →
Maybe You Might
“This gorgeous book shimmers with hope and possibilities. . . . and supports the idea that one small person might change the world.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
World's Grossest Jobs
“When young readers think of their future work, there may be a few positions they have overlooked, but which are essential in today’s world. For example, consider Porta-potties. Someone must clean them, and there are many companies that rent and maintain them. Think about… View →
Super Potato and the Soaring Terror of the Pterosaur: Book 8
“Augusta Richly is a spoiled little girl. What do you think she might want next…nope not that but a PTEROSAUR! This graphic novel is a high-interest easy read for early readers. It is full of bright colors and appropriate font size for these readers to… View →
World's Grossest Animals
“Many families have pets—cats, dogs, birds, or other creatures—that bring great comfort in their homes. But what about those animals that are less cute and more gross but are still sometimes chosen as pets? Readers can learn about them in the pages of this book. The cute name… View →
Neo Freedom, Book 1: Volume 1
“Manga fans seeking something different will have much to enjoy here, with humor and action displayed in equal measure. . . . An inventive series opener with promise.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
When Lightnin' Struck
“Original, deftly crafted, entertaining, thought-provoking with its underlying message about bullying” — Midwest Book Review View →
Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo
“‘Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo’ is an engaging, entertaining and informative read throughout.” — Midwest Book Review View →
The Ocean Kingdom, Book 4: Volume 1
“[Y]ounger fans of action manga may be entertained.”—Kirkus Review View →
Through the Forest
“This comforting metaphorical picture book starts after a tough childhood event and emphasizes its meanings via sparse, affecting illustrations.”—Foreword Reviews View →
The Lost Daughter: Book 4
“[E]asily shifts between perfectly timed humor, poignant dialogue, and action-packed battles. The inventive magical elements and splendidly atmospheric illustrations continue to delight and make this series a standout. . . . A satisfying finale to an inventive and absorbing… View →
Where Have All the Birds Gone?: Nature in Crisis
“This pithy book more than fulfills its promise to introduce readers to the importance of birds, the state of avian research, and how they can contribute to birds’ well-being. . . . Well-informed inspiration.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Christmas Crumb
“Treleaven’s rhyming couplets make the story hop along easily for a read-aloud and sets the happy atmosphere that will follow the characters (and the crumb) . . . Some pages host small details that young readers will love pointing out, such as the expressions of background… View →
Tracking Tortoises: The Mission to Save a Galápagos Giant
“For readers curious about what it’s like to be a scientist, the book provides superb insights . . . And it opens doors to understanding the challenging times in which we live, the difficult choices we face and how we can go about building a more hopeful… View →
Which Nose for Witch?
“This is a lighthearted, sweet story of self acceptance and confidence in choosing to be different from everyone else.”—Youth Services Book Review View →
How to Make a Book (about My Dog)
“A master class in how to make a picture book.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference
“Bonnie Lindauer tells Hannah’s story in an engaging way. Her descriptions, along with Sofia Moore’s beautiful, muted-color illustrations bring the era alive. The illustrations are integral to the story and are particularly effective in scenes of diverse women banding together in… View →
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
“Exceptionally informative, well organized, thoroughly ‘kid friendly’ in presentation, ‘A Queen to the Rescue’ is the highly recommended picture book biography of Henrietta Szold and especially and unreservedly recommended for . . . young readers ages… View →
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 →
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 →
The Homework Squad's ADHD Guide to School Success
“Meet the Homework Squad, four very different and racially diverse students with one thing in common: their ADHD diagnosis. . . . The tips and tricks, appropriately, are not one size fits all, so readers are encouraged to try them all and keep track of… View →
Body Image: Deal with it because all bodies are great bodies
“This informational book is packed . . . Throughout each of the four chapters are bullet lists of ‘Dos & Don’ts,’ quizzes, myth debunking, readers’ questions asked and answered, and guided scenarios. An introduction to the power of positive… View →
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
“These sensitively written, beautifully illustrated books restore this often-elided history while explaining the ensuing tragedy in a manner appropriate for children.”—New York Times Book Review View →
