Reviews
Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth
“Like a futuristic Where’s Waldo for the inner scientist in all of us, Ultrawild is a fantastic read. It manages to be both a dazzling art book and a manifesto for radical thinking, reminding us that solutions to the climate crisis may only come if we allow… View →
Mama's Special Wonton Soup
“Canadian author Wong’s welcoming tale of connected community is lovingly enhanced by Zhu’s pastoral illustrations . . . . A heartfelt reminder of the power of communal caring and sharing.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Secret Recipe
“Bold color is a key element of the illustrations, with jewel tones predominating in the warm scenes of family life. . . The Secret Recipe is highly recommended.”—Jewish Book Council View →
Mama's Special Wonton Soup
“The sense of serenity and happiness is palpable in Wong’s story. The girl’s close-knit village filled with friends and extended family may be the envy of young readers.”—Booklist View →
The Writing Room
“Over the course of the smoothly wrought narrative, Maya encounters immigration issues challenging individuals in her new neighborhood, expands her literary leanings beyond her beloved classics, and pursues a relationship with Jake.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Wolf in the City
“[A] heartening picture book [with] the classic realization that there’s no place like home.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Returning the Sword: How a Japanese Sword of War Became a Symbol of Friendship and Peace
“With simple, realistic illustrations, this picture book tells Amdahl’s story soberly and with utmost respect. . . . A clear-eyed, compelling recollection of one soldier’s story.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Are We Alone?: Searching for Life Beyond Earth with The Planetary Society ®
“A tantalizing peek at a scientific enterprise with truly revolutionary potential.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Future Forward: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence
“An information-rich, teen-friendly, and overall hopeful look at AI.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I Truck: A Big Rig's Epic Trip
“An enticing tale of hitting the road that will hit the spot for transportation lovers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Big Empty: A Sagebrush Survival Story
“Poetic lines establish the barren quality of the environment, but just as the hardy plant calls this place “home,” so too does it represent a dwelling place for the many critters who rely upon the flora for shelter, nourishment, and cover. . . Featuring pastel, colored View →
Catching Kindness
“A grocery store visit serves as a lesson in compassion. . . . [G]ood deeds are infectious, and the shoppers demonstrate kindness to all those they encounter. . . . Mitchell’s text, infused with a sense of wonder, offers an opportunity to start a dialogue about altruism and how we… View →
No More Gnomes
“A clever twist reveals a humorous solution for Herbert’s problem and helps him resolve his struggle between politeness and honesty. Digital illustrations cleverly demonstrate Herbert’s growing anxiety while keeping the tone light enough for young… View →
The Monster in the Lake
“The bright artwork, created with acrylic paint and spray paint, contains whimsical details and makes great use of visual humor. With sparse text and large-scale illustrations, this is an ideal choice for toddlers and preschool storytimes that is clever enough to entertain adults,… View →
The Big Empty: A Sagebrush Survival Story
“Attractive fare for young fans of natural history.”—Booklist View →
The Size of Space: Measuring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
“In this fun, astronomical offering, kid-accessible examples convey the vast sizes and enormous distances of outer space. . . A great choice for school and public collections; expect some really interesting follow-up discussions.”—Booklist View →
Returning the Sword: How a Japanese Sword of War Became a Symbol of Friendship and Peace
“Stelson writes with vivid clarity, rendering a story with careful detail while bolstering themes of peace and honor. Working in harmony with Stelson’s text, Yoshida’s vibrant illustrations are wreathed in symbolic imagery and color those themes with gestures of… View →
Just Say Welcome
“The story offers young children an avenue toward connecting despite cultural differences, a message that, especially now, deserves to be amplified. A useful addition to collections in communities welcoming immigrants and refugees, especially with its celebration of… View →
Trumpets of Death: A Graphic Novel
“This stunning, introspective story is short, but its firm grasp on the multifaceted themes of growing up and getting old promises readers will take their time with each image and think about the implications of the plot long after they’ve reached the end.”—School… View →
Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs
“The poetry is able to convey succinctly the extensive accomplishments of both subjects and the hurdles they faced together and individually, imbuing it with a tone of hope throughout. The illustrations are based on images and stories of the couple, portrayed thoughtfully in each… View →
To the Stars: The Story of NASA
“Densely written and chronologically organized, the book emphasizes science, engineering, and historical detail. . . Rather than fast facts or flashy graphics, the book offers a continuous, in-depth narrative ideal for focused reading.”—School Library Journal View →
Jason Belongs: The Story of Jason Schachter McKinney
“The story arc, deliberately simple, makes McKinney’s journey accessible to any child who has questioned where or how to fit in with community, family, and school. The story also has an inevitability that makes his arrival at the synagogue in Antwerp a pitch-perfect moment.… View →
The Kerfuffle
“Form and function meld with fun and whimsy in a tale of the futility of building walls.”—Kirkus Reviews View →