Reviews
Boardwalk Babies
Moss . . . surveys the use of premature infants as sideshow entertainment in this informative overview of pioneering pediatric history . . . this narrative nonfiction account will prove absorbing."—Publisher’s Weekly View →
Dino-Thanksgiving
“[T]his glimpse of prehistoric reptiles giving thanks should entertain young dinosaur fans.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Accursed Inheritance of Henrietta Achilles: Book 1
“[A]n absolute delight.” —Entertainment Weekly View →
Hack Your Cupboard: Make Great Food with What You've Got
“Insightful, creative, and entertaining, this volume makes for a perfect gift for those who don’t know a colander from a cauliflower.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Mind-Boggling Numbers
“The off-kilter scenarios proposed, which are entertainingly captured in Patton’s quirky cartoon graphics, and the off-the-cuff tone Rosen adopts for the answers keep these unconventional story problems from ever feeling like homework.’”—Publishers Weekly View →
Tripping Back Blue
“There’s nothing pretty about drug addiction, but a new drug called indigo, named for the powder’s lovely hue, would suggest otherwise. . . . Storti’s debut . . . is a coming-of-age story wrapped in a cautionary tale . . . yet [Finn’s] desire to rise above… View →
The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez
“Picture book author Yardi . . . in her first novel, delivers an entertaining story of sibling loyalty, friendship struggles, and the sometimes vexing passage into adolescence.”—Publishers Weekly View →
A Spectacular Selection of Sea Critters: Concrete Poems
“[An] entertaining grouping of concrete poems. . . . Rendered in vibrant blues and oranges, Wertz’s bold, graphic compositions playfully call to mind posters one might see at a seaside festival.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Hissy Fitz
“Hissy’s drily delivered complaints and observations…entertain, while Hissy’s frustration at his dependence on large humans who annoy him will likely resonate with many a reader. " —Publishers Weekly View →
Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole
“An assured and often amusing grouping of verse that informs as it entertains.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Tabula Rasa
“[A] very entertaining game for thriller fans.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Missing Monkey!
“Billy is an entertaining narrator, and the book’s many gags and sweetly absurd resolutions to the outlandish problems that arise will have beginning readers eager for more chaotic misadventures from these well-meaning Crooks.” —Publishers Weekly View →
My Crocodile Does Not Bite
“Absurdity abounds in Kulka’s tale of a clever boy who knows that telling the truth—just not the whole truth—can be pretty entertaining….[T]he wicked twist of an ending should catch most readers by surprise.” —Publishers Weekly View →
“Quizzes, recipes, and tips for starting a babysitters club should entertain and ease readers into their first gig.”—Publishers Weekly View →
“During the week of Passover, Jodie’s cousin Zach visits Jodie and her family. The siblings all want to spend time with Zach and argue about who is to entertain him. Jodie succeeds in persuading Zach, who is initially fearful, to accompany her on an archeological adventure to… View →
Scandalous!: 50 Shocking Events You Should Know About (So You Can Impress Your Friends)
“An entertaining, insightful, and thorough guide to events that, for better or worse, have riveted the nation.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Sarah Emma Edmonds Was a Great Pretender: The True Story of a Civil War Spy
“Jones makes a confident departure from her bestselling YA novels with an entertaining and powerful Civil War–era story about living by one’s own rules…. In Oldroyd’s full-bleed spreads, characterized by strong cross-hatching and angular shapes, Edmonds’s… View →
Hamster and Cheese: Book 1
“Children can look and guess for themselves about the clues and red herrings the book presents. The humor in the characters’ personalities and dialogue makes this a lively and entertaining book.”—Publishers Weekly View →
“Entertaining and subtly reassuring.” —Publishers Weekly View →
The Opposites of My Jewish Year
“. . .provides light but not vacuous fare that makes for entertaining reading” —the Jewish News Weekly of Northern California View →
Mendel's Accordion
“With a steady rhythm and a tone that fittingly hits joyous and sad notes, Hyde traces…an entertaining piece of history [for] young readers…” View →