Reviews
Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All Seasons
“The book’s meditative tone and resonant images invite readers to embrace new ways of seeing the world around them.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Flower Talk: How Plants Use Color to Communicate
“Levine offers accessible insights into plant life and the mutualism between plants and animals . . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Wolf in Underpants
“[A] satirical—and unavoidably relevant—tale worthy of joining the canon of classic Big Bad Wolf spoofs.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Monkey on the Run
“Through it all, the curious little monkey remains admirable cool and mischievously confident—and as delighted by the surroundings as readers will be.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
“STEM-based stories for easy readers spotlight hands-on action, creative problem solving, and an activity for readers to try.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Let 'Er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People's Champion
“[A] triumphant tale of fairness trumping prejudice for a wrangler extraordinaire.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
And There Was Evening, And There Was Morning
“Zager brings uncommon artistry to the proverbial story, inviting readers to peer more closely.”—Publishers Weekly View →
A Valentine for Frankenstein
“[This] Valentine’s Day–Halloween mash-up is ideal for kids who think smooching is pretty gross.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Magic of Melwick Orchard
“The fragile relationship between the sisters is well drawn, and though the family’s life seems on the brink of blowing apart, Caprara skillfully shows that good things are quietly blossoming.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Rivers: A Visual History from River to Sea
“The presentation is appropriately fluid, focusing . . . on the interconnectivity of the world’s bodies of water.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just
“[A] vivid, inspiring tribute to a noteworthy life.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Dino-Christmas
“Gott’s bright digital depictions of the rowdy dinosaurs are already great fun; seeing them crunch down on Christmas cookies, sing carols, and parade in the streets ups the ante.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Light the Menorah!: A Hanukkah Handbook
“The calm tone, scrupulous sourcing of information (as in the distinction between history and rabbinic lore), and clear instructions make this an excellent choice for families who are creating their first Hanukkah traditions.”—Publishers Weekly [Starred] View →
I Was Made For You
“Though simple on the surface, this story may spark questions and conversation about identity, second chances, and sense of purpose.”—Publishers Weekly View →
An Unlikely Ballerina
“As a child, Lily Marks’s legs required straightening. Faced with the prospect of wearing uncomfortable and unsightly leg braces, Marks and her parents were intrigued by a doctor’s suggestion to instead try dancing lessons. As her legs gained strength, Marks’s natural talents… View →
A Fall Ball for All
“The bounties of autumn are on full display in this cozy story.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Visitor
“Damm emphasizes how much people need others to care about, and readers will enjoy going back over the pages to see how the colors change.”—Publishers Weekly View →
“Together with the appealing illustrated animal nests, these distinctive bedtime litanies might become some families’ favorite nighttime read . . .”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Inside the Villains
“[A] wonderfully oversize book . . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
“[Will] delight and edify burgeoning captains.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Ghostly Carousel: Delightfully Frightful Poems
“[W]ickedly humorous and gently eerie.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Epic Origin of Super Potato: Book 1
“Laperla’s parody strikes an easy comedic tone from the first page, and its wackiness unspools effortlessly. . . . A promising start to a series with appeal to strong and reluctant readers alike.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Losing the Girl: Book 1
“[The] creative artistic effects amplify the tension and awkward emotions, transforming a familiar story of young love into something memorable and new.”—Publishers Weekly View →