Reviews
Royal Best Friend
“The author has told a simple story in a three-chapter book about friendship, families, and compassion. The illustrator tries to see the world through the eyes of a child and then transpose that to the written page. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Erin and Yrso: Book 1
“An exciting first chapter in a story filled with potential. The engaging storyline, linked with the striking illustrations, helps to draw readers into a fantasy story filled with real-life lessons about matters linked to habitat destruction and protection. This colorfully… View →
I'm a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods
“Page by page, Grimpy leads readers of this informative and light-hearted book through the undersea environments where cephalopods thrive. . . A fun-filled book that also manages to help readers better understand some of the most alien-like life forms on Earth. Reviewer… View →
Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger
“This is a must-read for shark, ocean, and conservationist fans of all ages. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea
“This beautiful book also discusses other dangers to the environment with numerous photographs of both manta rays and people who are ocean heroes. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
The Red Car to Hollywood
“Ruby’s development as an adolescent rebelling against the traditional expectations of her parents and then gradually gaining insight into the complex realities of their world will feel authentic to teens of all backgrounds. Reviewer Rating:… View →
And, Too, the Fox
“With spirited, expressive poetry, Limón captures a day in the life of a fox living close to human habitation. . . D’Alessandro’s digital illustrations are vibrant and emphasize the fox’s playful, come-what-may attitude. Reviewer Rating:… View →
Dino-Birthday
“This book is sure to be a hit for birthdays or other annual celebrations. . . The energy is palpable in each illustration as lively and animated dinosaurs fill every page. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Twist, Tumble, Triumph: The Story of Champion Gymnast Ágnes Keleti
“This is a tale not only of survival, but also a level of determination that is remarkable indeed. Reviewer Rating: 5” —Children’s Literature View →
The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets
“The collection is an excellent resource for teaching self-acceptance and discussing mistakes or perfectionism. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Meet Mbiresaurus: A Graphic Guide
“This scientific graphic novel features text about the Mbiresaurus Raathi’s physical features, habitat, diet, discovery, and more. Readers will learn about how this dinosaur changed over time. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Shelter Pet Block Party
“Readers will appreciate the positive energy of the young friends and cheer for them to succeed. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Happy Passover, Edie Rose!
“Filled with colorful illustrations of diverse neighbors and scenes of Egypt, the story is an absolute must read. An excellent beginner book to understand and appreciate Passover and celebrate differences.” —Children’s Literature View →
How Checks and Balances Work
“A book that can not only provide core information but also act as a springboard for further discussion and research. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
The Outstanding Octokey
“Written in a playful manner and illustrated with a style to match, this story is one that young readers who enjoy fantasy will greatly appreciate. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
The Speedy Spidersaurus
“Written in a broadly comedic style and illustrated in a similar fashion, this is a fun story that fantasy fans will enjoy. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
My First Dino-Hanukkah
“This book merges a wonderful holiday with amazing creatures, dinosaurs, that children are fascinated with. My First Dino-Hanukkah is destined to be a classic that young readers will read and cherish for many years to come. Reviewer Rating:… View →
Show-and-Tell Queen
“Young readers will enjoy this well-crafted narrative, which merges text and illustrations into a beautiful volume that will last for many generations to come. Queen Bee: Show-and-Tell Queen is destined to be a modern classic. Reviewer Rating:… View →
Starlight Symphony
“Children are likely to enjoy this musical perspective of animals and their sounds. Teachers may find this book a unique addition to a unit on animals or even music. In addition, this title provides examples of onomatopoeia of animal sounds, which could be helpful in a writing… View →
Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA's First Black Superstar
“An inviting way to teach readers about a lesser-known basketball superstar. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Beach Day: Book 18
“Beach Day is a fun book for young readers to help build reading confidence. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Call the Bee Doctor!: How Science Is Saving Honey Bees
“The text goes beyond introductory information about the bees and moves deeper into examining their plight and how scientists worked to save them. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Defending Nature: How the US Military Protects Threatened and Endangered Species
“Every science and social studies classroom would benefit from having this book in their library. Teens and adults of all ages will gain valuable knowledge and insights on conservation, biodiversity, adaptations, and habitat preservation. Reviewer Rating:… View →
Talking about Illness: A Sesame Street ® Resource
“The Sesame Street characters coupled with bright photographs help caregivers and educators teach the concepts of empathy and kindness when someone is ill. . . a beautiful resource is perfect for any early childhood center or home. Reviewer Rating:… View →