Reviews
The Big Tournament: Book 1
“Along with capturing the drama, suspense, and stylized commentary of real cooking shows, this interstellar culinary romp showcases one tempting dish after another, capped by three recipes at the end. . . A delicious kickoff that combines haute cuisine with sky-high… View →
Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature's Nurseries
https://archimedesnotebook.blogspot.com/2025/04/spring-is-season-for-hatching.html Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature’s Nurseries By Sara Levine 32 pages; ages 4-8… View →
The Mitzvah Fairy
“This is a full day for the young Mitzvah fairy as his actions exemplify Jewish values of visiting the sick doing good deeds, honoring the earth, donating to the poor being kind to creatures, and honoring one’s parents.” –Seattle Book Review View →
Let's Go on a Bicycle
Two children set out on an epic bike ride out of the city into the countryside, accompanied by their amazingly fast dachshund. They are prepared with lunch and some maps, as well as food for their faithful dog. They even make sure to wear protective gear and have remembered not only… View →
Get Dressed, Belly Button!
“With pages that flip up from the bottom, little ones can dress this adorable (and calm) tot by adding an item of clothing with each turn. Brunellière’s inviting, graphically simple images work as de facto paper dolls for toddlers. Brief, read aloud–friendly text (”Beep View →
Dino-Birthday
“With Wheeler’s clever rhyming text and Gott’s amusing illustrations, this is a perfect read aloud for Dinovember or any time of year. Children will relate to the themed parties and enjoy Gott’s creative details that perfectly match the story. Combining birthdays… View →
Twist, Tumble, Triumph: The Story of Champion Gymnast Ágnes Keleti
“Agnes’s story is one of perseverance, determination, and strength. Her life is an inspiration, proving that it is possible to overcome trials and extreme hardships even in the most difficult of times. This book will appeal to children who are interested… View →
Elephants Can't Jump: A Mini and Milo Book
“This cute Australian import about emotions and relationships makes strong points about speaking up and fully articulating one’s feelings. . . . The charming, delicate digital color illustrations fully evoke the animal characters’ expressive personalities. Elephants may not be able View →
One Wise Sheep: An Untraditional Christmas Story
“Funny and lighthearted, this book takes the familiar Christian story and gives it a new life. Readers will enjoy the colorful illustrations of the comical adventures of the flock on their journey to find the manger. This beginning chapter book is perfect for readers who are… View →
The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I've Met — So Far!
“Clotilde Perrin’s The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I’ve Met—So Far!, translated from the French by Daniel Hahn, introduces readers to the 38 kids that the author (Inside the Villains; Gotcha!) has encountered “on my… View →
Mami King: How Ma Mon Luk Found Love, Riches, and the Perfect Bowl of Soup
“A captivating story of love, determination, and the power of following one’s passion . . . this book exemplifies the human spirit and is perfect for readers from first grade up.”—School Library Journal View →
The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery beneath the Waves
“This book details the fascinating story of the dedicated scuba divers and their work to locate and preserve the area. No one has ever found such a unique habitat, and hopefully, no one will be able to disturb it as scientists work to keep it safe. Readers who enjoy earthly… 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 →
Look Inside a Bulldozer: How It Works
“Beautiful, colorful photography with accompanying clear and concise text make these volumes extremely attractive for early readers . . . These highly appealing books belong in every library serving little ones and will not spend much time on the shelf.”—School Library… View →
I'm a Custodian
“Early learning libraries will appreciate how these books incorporate words and text to encourage vocabulary development and retention. These books are great for independent reading as well as one-on-one reading with a caregiver. . . . [I]deal for public… View →
A Better Best Friend
“Through a distinctive first-person narrative voice that sometimes verges on stream of consciousness, this book explores the question of what makes a best friend and whether it’s possible to have more than one. . . The characters’ simply drawn faces are evocative, their 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 →
Look: A Tummy Time Book
“Here, accordion-fold binding makes the book a perfect engagement tool for infant tummy-time sessions, when little ones lie on their bellies to build up core muscles.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
US Women's National Soccer Team: Winning On and Off the Field
Soccer is a sport that has steadily grown in popularity throughout the United States. At the same time, the U.S. Women’s National Team has experienced success and accolades for the medals they have won in both the Olympics and the FIFA Women’s World… View →
Vultures: Nature's Cleanup Crew
In this chapter of the illustrated “Nature’s Cleanup Crew” series readers will learn about vultures, how they survive, what their typical behaviors are, and how these fascinating creatures assist in maintaining nature’s balance. The primary focus of the text is on View →
Jackals: Nature's Cleanup Crew
In this selection from the illustrated “Nature’s Cleanup Crew” series, readers will meet the black-backed jackal, one of the most effective scavengers living in the grasslands of eastern and southern Africa. These jackals live, on average, eight years and have a sense… View →
A Ramadan to Remember
“This lovely picture book shares the specifics of the Ramadan holiday with readers of all backgrounds, while illustrating the very real emotions of one boy who feels alienated from his peers. . . . [A] heartfelt and detailed book to share with all children, whether or not they… View →
Counting on Shabbat
“This little book provides an opportunity to reinforce counting skills while learning about another culture and one of its beautiful traditions.” —Children’s Literature View →