Reviews
Prisoner for Liberty
“The realistic illustrations give life to Forten’s tale.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Road to Seneca Falls: A Story about Elizabeth Cady Stanton
“. . .a useful introduction to this strong female role model.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo
“A welcome addition to the growing canon of picture-book biographies amplifying lesser-known women, with added sports appeal.”―The Horn Book Guide View →
“. . .excellent close-up photos perfectly match the straightforward text.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Cooking the Middle Eastern Way
“The photographs of some of the finished dishes are mouthwatering.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Ladybugs: Red, Fiery, and Bright
“Full-bleed, boldly colored art complements the brief text.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors
“Illustrated with photos from NASA, archival drawings, and paintings by the author, this series of books makes fascinating reading for those interested in astromony” —The Horn Book Guide View →
¡Sonríe! (Smile a Lot!)
“It’s hard to resist the toothy smile of Carlson’s frog protagonist in this book about staying positive regardless of the challenges around you.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Johnny Appleseed
“Packed with information and illustrated with bold, folk-flavored artwork. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Stateswoman to the World: A Story about Eleanor Roosevelt
“. . . A sympathetic account of this extraordinary woman’s life and acheivements.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Senses in the City
“The color photos make each scene active and full of life.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“. . .the cheerful mixed-media illustrations reflect the story’s warmth.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Giant Octopuses
“With sharp, colorful, high-contrast photos, this small, square book describes physical characteristics, diet, and life cycle, using simple words and short, clear sentences geared to the very young.” —Horn Book Guide View →
Cooking the Hungarian Way
“The large color photos, variety of tastes, and cultural backgrounds are appealing. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
An American Army of Two
" . . .A welcome addition to the body of historical fiction for young readers." —The Horn Book Guide View →
Cooking the Korean Way
“The large color photos, variety of tastes, and cultural backgrounds are appealing. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Cooking the Lebanese Way
“The large color photos, variety of tastes, and cultural backgrounds are appealing. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Breathe: A Ghost Story
“Haunting imagery and fully realized supernatural mythology charge this eerie ghost story.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Cooking the South American Way
“The large color photos, variety of tastes, and cultural backgrounds are appealing. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Life Cycles
“. . . The color illustrations and straightforward text clearly document the life cycle changes.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
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The Tale of La Llorona: [A Mexican Folktale]
“Each tale is paired with an illustration style that nicely reflects the culture.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Veterans Day
“the short sentences in these thorough offerings are just right for beginning readers.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Buzzing Rattlesnakes
“Besides conveying basic facts, the text asks questions, prompting readers to think analytically.” --The Horn Book Guide View →