Reviews
Emma on Mars
“The book is cute and so are the illustrations. The book teaches environmental awareness and shows children several things they and their parents can do to help.”—Kiss the Book, Jr. View →
Pirates vs. Monsters
“[The story] is catchy and entertaining and made me giggle and smile . . . The illustrations are vibrant and loud, just like the characters in the book. It was a fun and entertaining read.”—Kiss the Book, Jr. View →
Shalom Bayit
" Snuggling with Shalom Bayit can spark a discussion about animals, habitat, love, and peace." — SL, Kiss The Book View →
Play Like an Animal!: Why Critters Splash, Race, Twirl, and Chase
Play Like an Animal! Why critters splash, race, twirl, and chase by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Mia Powell. NON-FICTION PICTURE BOOK. Millbrook (Lerner), 2020. $20.… View →
Fire Trucks on the Go
A simple picture book filled with photos and clearly written text that explains what fire trucks are, what they do, and the various equipment found on specific types of trucks. There is an index and suggested readings for more information found at the back of the book. This book… View →
Outrageous Animal Adaptations: From Big-Eared Bats to Frill-Necked Lizards
Twenty-four different animals are highlighted in this book about animals who have physically adapted to their environments. Some of the animals include: Geoduck, Vampire Squid, Waxy Monkey Tree Frog and Naked Mole Rat. Each animal has their picture, a classification, their adaptation… View →
Navajo Code Talkers
In the last two years of World War II, the United States Government employed Navajo Marines to create a coding system that was quick and efficient. With the help of these code talkers, the U.S. was able to gain control of important islands in the Pacific that helped to win the war.… View →
Snowy Owl Invasion!: Tracking an Unusual Migration
The winter of 2013-2014 brought an unprecedented number of snowy owls to the United States. Normally these birds stay all year in the Arctic. Scientists took advantage of the flocks by banding many and attaching transmitters to others in order to study the flight patterns – research… View →
Tickle My Ears
It’s late, and the Little Rabbit must go to bed, so toddlers are invited to help him settle down in this bedtime storybook. This sweet board book, originally published in German, invites toddlers to participate in Little Rabbit’s bedtime ritual and then rewards them for… View →
I'm Sorry, Grover: A Rosh Hashanah Tale
“Kar-Ben Publishing, a division of Lerner Publishing Group headquartered in Minneapolis, continues to release a variety of delightful holiday books for young readers. Among the offerings this year are a well-intentioned puppy, an apologetic Sesame Street character and two… View →
Talia and the Rude Vegetables
“Kar-Ben Publishing, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, has released three delightful books for young readers who want to learn more about the upcoming High Holidays. Both Rosh Hashana and Sukkot are represented in the offerings, and they will brighten up and holiday… View →
Kidnap at Denton Farm
Kidnap at Denton Farm (The Outfit) by Robert Swindells, 104 pages. Darby Creek (Lerner Publishing). 2022. $8 (paperback). Language: G (1 swears); Mature Content PG; Violence: PG BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS—OPTIONAL View →