Reviews
Mami King: How Ma Mon Luk Found Love, Riches, and the Perfect Bowl of Soup
“Sorra’s digitally rendered illustrations have a cinematic feel, full of details and expression. . . This is an excellent addition to picture book biography collections. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Eating My Words: And 128 Other Poems
“Teachers will no doubt love these instructional aspects of the book, but children will appreciate the amusing poems themselves . . . With kid-friendly subjects like pets, school, and family, and colorful cartoony illustrations, readers are sure to find plenty to tickle their funny View →
Grow Your Colors: Planting and Eating Healthy Foods with Sesame Street ®
“Sharing this book with preschoolers will be a joy. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Happy Purim, Grover!
“The recognizable Sesame Street characters of Grover and friends would make this an enticing book for toddlers. This story would be wonderful to use as an introduction to the holiday of Purim for toddlers and early childhood students. Reviewer Rating:… View →
Bionic Animals
“A book that incorporates science, conservation, and zoology in a tale that will greatly appeal to young animal lovers. Suitable for science classrooms and school libraries. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
The First Invasion: Book 1
“A delightful, fast-paced adventure that entertains young readers with its action, humor, and relatable characters . . . a perfectly enjoyable read for middle-grade audiences seeking a fun escape into a world of aliens, robots, and unlikely heroes. Reviewer Rating: View →
Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good
“A good educational book that introduces children to the activism of these three ladies. Great for reading anytime during the year, or during Hispanic heritage month. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Men of the 65th: The Borinqueneers of the Korean War
“This book is rich in detail from specific soldiers’ experiences, as well as photographs and facts. It will be a welcome addition to history shelves. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Wildfire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire
“Advocacy for Indigenous fire-management practices, a thorough account of wildfire science, information on firefighting—and a blazing black-and-orange color scheme—make this book a hot ticket. . . Skillfully introduces the complex story of wildfires, Indigenous knowledge, and… View →
Coding Camp Chaos: Book 3
“This story delivers a vibrant graphic novel adventure for young readers, seamlessly weaving together summer camp fun with the introduction to essential coding concepts. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Next-Level Competition: Book 4
“The characters are relatable and the plot is exciting, making this a book that kids will enjoy from start to finish. . . a great book for kids who are interested in coding, robotics, or just looking for a fun and exciting read. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas
“Donohue wants to set the record straight on the positive aspects of this much maligned plant. . . The book is written in a conversational tone making it accessible for teenagers who are curious about cannabis. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Afikotective
“A delightfully charming and unreservedly recommended pick for family, school, and library children’s book collections.”—Midwest Book Review View →
Changemakers in Music: Women Leading the Way
“This is a short book about how women have served as trailblazers in making music and changing the music industry to be more inclusive. This book covers notable greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Marion Anderson, Dolly Parton, Evelyn Glennie and Sarah… View →
Three Jumps to Sorry: A Yom Kippur Story
“A book and a game are sometimes the best way to help children understand things that can be hard. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
The Wolf in Underpants Gets Some Pants
“Although it touches on some potentially serious themes of identity, popularity, trends, style, and commercialism, this picture book is a fun romp through the woods with a naïve but loveable wolf-hero. Readers will enjoy the beginning graphic novel or comic book format; details in… View →
The Great Henna Party
“The book’s vivid, whimsical illustrations beautifully accompany the tender, well-paced text. Clear explanations of the henna party make this title a good window for children unfamiliar with the tradition. . . . A sweet, gentle tale about tradition, family, and… View →
The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions
“[T]his book will have readers sharpening their senses in no time. A charming work sure to spark a lifelong habit of looking closely at the natural world.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Mrs. Maccabee's Miracle
“[A] wonderful book that offers several lessons, including to learn about the Jewish miracle at the heart of Hanukkah and to take care of your belongings. There is a subtle, important message as well: stand for something, take action, and even a few people can make a difference.… View →
Sounds Good!: Discover 50 Instruments
“This book would serve as an incredible resource for teachers and caregivers alike eager to find a child-friendly introduction to sound and music history. A noteworthy, useful, and modern instrument encyclopedia.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Wolverines: Nature's Cleanup Crew
“By book’s end, readers should come away from it with a much deeper understanding of both wolverines and the vital niche they fill in the natural order. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
The Trouble with Earth
“A lesson on kindness and an ode to nature merge in this whimsical picture book about the planet we call home.”—Foreword Reviews View →
The Bookshop Mice
“Spreading the love and magic of books and friendship, one mouse at a time. . . A delightful homage to the inspirational power of books that also asks readers to be kind to new friends.”—Kirkus Reviews View →