Reviews
Waffle Can't Decide
“Penned by an author with a background in pediatric neuropsychology, the narrative strikes a balance between amusing and instructive . . . . This book can benefit not only those who struggle to make decisions but can also be used as a springboard for discussion about approaching… View →
La roca en mi garganta (The Rock in My Throat)
“Breathtaking and beautiful, this resonant Spanish-language book about the author’s experience with English as a child is a must-have for collections everywhere.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Dreams to Ashes: The 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre
“Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated in full-color drawings . . . the story acknowledges the growing pains of pushing out of communities (Indigenous and other immigrant communities) by the Spanish colonial missions and later by Americans to make room for Western… View →
Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers
“This book is perfect for shared story hours, and will have children imagining their own fields of play and the equipment they might need. . . What a joyful way to impart information, complete with a female-heavy group of workers, and make children rethink what they know about… View →
Design Thinking: A Guide to Innovation
“Ideal for teens, educators, and community leaders who want to inspire youth to apply design thinking in creating real-world solutions. The writing motivates readers to reflect on their own ideas with examples that make the concepts relatable. . . What distinguishes this book is… View →
The Great Wolf Rescue: Saving the Red Wolves
“This educational read is certain to be valued and enjoyed by all who seek to learn more about the native red wolf. A fabulous addition to all nonfiction library shelves.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds
“This compendium is perfect for science buffs, true-crime lovers, herbalists, and teens drawn to the macabre. A must-have for anyone with a curiosity about nature’s most sinister secrets.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Twigs and Stones
“The author delivers a charming tale of friendship, humor, and the fine balance of living together . . . This book is a perfect read-aloud and is excellent for the classroom, teaching readers the value of kindness through humor.”—School Library Journal View →
We Are the Scrappy Ones
“Disability advocate Taussig (Sitting Pretty) directly addresses children with disabilities in this beautiful affirmation of belonging, imagination, and self-worth . . . A meaningful work for children with disabilities and those who interact with them, this is a purchase… View →
The Big Tournament: Book 1
“A colorful and engaging graphic novel about a young girl who uncovers a nefarious plot and finds the courage to fight.”—School Library Journal View →
The Tumbling Tigerdillo
“A unique and magical tale, perfect for any library collection.”—School Library Journal View →
The Friend Dilemma
“®ealistic to how an eight-year-old approaches friendship issues and attempts to resolve them. . . . A relatable story for young readers on the ups and downs of friendship in elementary school.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Ellis Island Passover
“Recommended. This is a part of history that needs to be shared.”—School Library Journal View →
String Ball
“A fun book that requires a sense of story and an attention to detail.”—School Library Journal View →
I'm a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods
“Perfect for young marine biologists, this title uses humor and fascinating facts to capture the imagination and remind readers that new discoveries are being made every day.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
The Girl Who Couldn't Lie
“With the humor and pain that accompanies forced truth-telling, this book explores deeper familial, friendship, self-care, and cultural issues in a fun page-turner.”—School Library Journal View →
Dancehall Rebel
“Mentions of real singers, video games, and other pop culture make the story feel even more relevant, and the author is skilled at creating realistic and complex characters of all ages.”—School Library Journal View →
Meet Yuxisaurus: A Graphic Guide
“This series combines the allure of dinosaurs and appeal of graphic novels for double the impact. Each title features a dinosaur that may be unknown even to dedicated fans of all things Mesozoic.”—School Library Journal View →
Losing Hit Points
“Writing quality for both books is phenomenal; relatable references and nuanced characters populate the layered text. . . . These books will find interested readers even beyond those looking for hi-lo titles.”—School Library Journal View →
Second Strike: Book 2
“Readers will find themselves enraptured by the tale and will await the next installment with strong anticipation. This ongoing series will bring graphic novel readers a great delight. Young heroes and aliens always work well together.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Saif's Special Patches
“Sader evokes peace and calm with a brightly colored palette of yellows, reds, purples, and blues reminiscent of pastels on a watercolor background. VERDICT This warm tale about self-realization and growth is recommended for picture book… View →
Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People
“A stunningly beautiful book that tells the story of destruction, devastation, and resilience, of both the human and natural world. . . The artwork tells the story in dramatic, compelling, and beautiful ways. Together, text and art will engage readers from the first… View →
The Page Turner Project
“Each of the Secret Kindness Society’s projects are connected with a true inspiring story of kids helping others, outlined at the conclusion of each book. Full-color-illustrations on each spread complement the simple sentence structure and relatable problems Ari faces in each View →
And, Too, the Fox
“Children will be captivated by Fox as they join him on a joyful romp through his world.”—starred, School Library Journal View →