Reviews
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“Mariachi, family, and pan dulce are the ingredients for this perfect middle grade novel. Highly recommended for all middle grade collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery beneath the Waves
“Features photographs of the dives to the forest and the surrounding ecosystem. Scientific processes are explained and illustrated, and several at-home experiments are provided.”—School Library Journal View →
Artemis Mission: Return to the Moon
“Future space explorers will find these books mesmerizing whether they hope one day to travel into space or simply read about it from an armchair.”—School Library Journal View →
Meet Sarah Nurse: Olympic Hockey Superstar
“Color photographs of the players in action complement the texts, which will delight their fans . . . suitable titles for young fans craving information about their favorite athletes.”—School Library Journal View →
Robots Saving Lives
“[E]ngaging and informative. . . . Readers will be drawn to this series that provides them an up-close and personal view of the emerging technology of robots.”—School Library Journal View →
Aaron Judge vs. Babe Ruth: Who Would Win?
“Entices young fans to consider and compare great athletes from past eras with current stars . . . The inclusion of four great female athletes is welcome, and this series will be a hit with sports fans.”—School Library Journal View →
Cloudy Days: A First Look
“Facts about weather conditions are presented clearly and succinctly . . . High-quality color photos support and clarify explanations. Questions are posed to young learners throughout to keep them thinking, engaged, and drawing upon life experiences.”—School Library… View →
Eating My Words: And 128 Other Poems
“Simultaneously a book of poems and a primer on poetic craft . . . An excellent addition to poetry collections, this volume will excite and engage, and—most importantly—it will empower children to write poems of their own.”—School Library Journal View →
A Better Best Friend
“Tallec’s charming, child-friendly story captures an ever-present concern of many readers, young and old, and offers an open ending that invites discussion. An outstanding read-aloud for adults and children, bursting with humor and warmth.”—School Library Journal View →
34 Amazing Facts about Basketball
“Full-page photos with one short sentence per page in bold text on a contrasting background, make titles quick and accessible for each high interest topic. . . . Good pick for elementary readers who like lists and quick facts about a subject.”—School Library Journal View →
Giant's Causeway and Other Incredible Natural Wonders
“The highly unusual, sometimes bizarre, sites are described in brief, readable paragraphs that include interesting, fact-filled details . . . This series will wow students who enjoy reading about unusual phenomena around the world, pique curiosity, and arouse armchair-travel… View →
Sophie's Monster Goes to Shul
“Recommended as a read-aloud for preschoolers and a warm introduction to one joyful aspect of Jewish life.” —School Library Journal View →
My First Dino-Swimming
“Young swimmers and young dinosaur enthusiasts will enjoy this prehistoric swim meet that features active illustrations; some readers will want to suit up for a swim of their own.”—School Library Journal View →
Grow Your Colors: Planting and Eating Healthy Foods with Sesame Street ®
“Short, simple sentences guide youngsters through the process of planting seeds and caring for their garden. The narrative then introduces a variety of fruits and vegetables, emphasizing their bright and brilliant colors. The text deftly encourages early literacy skills by printing View →
J Is for Juneteenth
“The large font and simple, colorful illustrations will appeal to children learning to read. . . . Succinct text and eye-catching illustrations.”—School Library Journal View →
My Body and Me: My First Body Positivity Book
“Body positivity is presented for young children by a range of people who all celebrate their wonderful bodies. . . . Highly recommended for all types of children.”—School Library Journal View →
Counting to Calm: My First Self-Regulation Book
“[P]ractical, poetic, sensible, and soothing. . . . By featuring practical steps to help a child find calm and focus, this is a much-needed addition to preschool classrooms.”—School Library Journal View →
My First Dino-Boarding
“Lots of fun and energy here, in a triumphant title featuring some radical dinosaurs.”—School Library Journal View →
Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit
“Relying on often hilarious situations and dialogue, Hicks delivers a sharp story about the service industry, social classes, and corporate greed . . . Hotelitor blends sci-fi and class comedy with entertaining results. A good choice for YA graphic novel… View →
The Denim Diaries: A Memoir
“The composition and storytelling are lyrical and heartbreakingly beautiful, allowing readers to discover and relate to deep truths of the struggles of being an adolescent girl.”—School Library Journal View →
Sounds Good!: Discover 50 Instruments
“Each instrument is showcased in a spread that pairs humorous visuals with an informative paragraph featuring history and fun facts, making for a breezy and engaging reading experience. The charming comic-style illustrations complement the lighthearted tone of the text . . . this… View →
The First Invasion: Book 1
“A fun action/adventure graphic novel with engaging art. Readers will eagerly await the next installment.”—School Library Journal View →
A Pocketful of Stars
“A nearly perfect older tween, early teen tale, with best friend realignments and romance moving in from the horizon, plus mother-daughter fireworks for the ages.”—School Library Journal View →
Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good
“Ramos’s pride and reverence exudes from out of every word. Medina’s vibrant digital illustrates the powerful presence that these hallmarks had—capturing the righteous anger that drove the sisters to their to help their people. The jewel-tone palette of rich purples and View →