Reviews
From the Tops of the Trees
“[A]n homage to four-year-old Kaila, who wished to see the world again and again from the tallest trees, and to her father, who first hoisted her up in the treetops.” —Children’s Literature View →
World's Grossest History Facts
“By reading this book, your eyes will be open to how civilization has progressed, and you will be amazed with what people had to undergo just to survive, and to do so in as healthy a manner as possible.” —Children’s Literature View →
The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent
“Older middle grade and young adult readers will find this to be a highly informative nonfiction text that will help both with research projects and with building a stronger understanding of the continent of Antarctica and its important role throughout human history.”… 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 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 →
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 →
Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction
“Students will benefit from Zimmer’s knowledge on how to understand science and understand all the components in place once the public is part of the science conversation, which is extremely beneficial in our social media-driven world.” —Children’s Literature View →
The Adventures of Dr. Sloth: Rebecca Cliffe and Her Quest to Protect Sloths
“[A] fascinating biography laced with compelling information about an animal that has great appeal and innate value.” –Children’s Literature View →
Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean
“Open this book and go for a swim. This book should be in all school and public libraries.” –Children’s Literature View →
My City in 2055
“Young readers will enjoy time traveling into a world that they will one day experience in real life. This series is highly recommended for explorers and time travelers of all ages.” –Children’s Literature View →
My Car in 2055
“[P]rovides a fascinating glimpse into the future of cars and is part of the new and dynamic “My Life in 2055” series. Readers of all ages will enjoy learning about futuristic cars in this well-written and wonderfully illustrated volume." –Children’s Literature View →
How to Make a Book (about My Dog)
“A gem of a book.” –Children’s Literature View →
A Fox Called Herbert
“This thoughtful picture book is a wonderful reminder for parents and other adult caregivers.”—Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD) View →
Mosquitoes: An Augmented Reality Experience
“[P]rovides a good warning of how such a small insect can be a threat to humans, and a reminder of how we can protect ourselves from them.”—Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD) View →
No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves
“Wind takes readers on a life-changing journey through the often untold and hidden history of LGBTQIA+ people. Censored throughout history, Wind uses primary sources to explore the lives of twelve of the most famous historical figures. The primary source material is bolded… View →
The Future of Food
“This book is a wonderful resource for discussion and creative thinking.” —Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD) View →
Mysteries of Stars
“[A]n informative and fascinating addition to elementary school nonfiction libraries.”—Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD) View →
Kiyo Sato: From a WWII Japanese Internment Camp to a Life of Service
“Kiyo Sato’s story opens on her last night of freedom in February 1942. Ever since the Japanese Air Force bombed Pearl Harbor on December 8, 1941, Kiyo has felt shunned by her fellow college students. Now, against the urging of his wife Eleanor, President Roosevelt has… View →
I Am Brown
“Banker and Prabhat have created an exuberant celebration of brownness in a child-sized picture book context. The presentation of the text is simple; it is a list poem that begins with the titular declaration of brown identity. Through the book, we see a little brown girl with… View →
Lights Out Shabbat
“Our young narrator tells of an unusual snowstorm in Georgia on a Friday night. He is spending the Jewish Sabbath at his grandparents’ when, after they light the Shabbat candles, the lights go out. They eat the delicious Shabbat dinner, ‘But the lights do not come… View →
The Shabbat Princess
“If your reading group includes pink-loving girls who are perennially clothed in princess dresses, this book will be an immediate winner. From its rose-colored cover to its costume box full of gowns, this book will instantly appeal to fans of Aurora, Belle, and Cinderella while… View →
Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles
“Jacob loves Hanukkah, but is frustrated with the way it’s celebrated at his house. His brother Nathan, a boy on the autism spectrum, obsesses about the holiday and ruins the night by blowing out the candles as if they were on a birthday cake. When a new friend, Steven,… View →
Engineer Ari and the Hanukkah Mishap
“It’s Hanukkah and Engineer Ari is off in his train to celebrate the holiday with his friends, Jessie and Nathaniel. He is carrying traditional sufganiyot (jelly donuts), dreidels, and Turkish coins. His Hannukiah (the correct name for the holiday candelabra) travels with… View →
My Family Haggadah
“A wonderful colorful story about how to celebrate Passover for very young children.”―Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database View →