Reviews
Is It Asleep?
“Simple, to-the-point language brings the abstract topics of death, grieving, and carrying on into focus for children in this comforting picture book.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Feeding Friends
“Stewart’s first-person storytelling provides an engaging way to teach young readers about the importance of serving others. Kid-like explanations and compassion are threaded throughout this easy chapter book. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Rule of Three
“This book deals with heavy topics incredibly well. Children deal with microaggressions and systemic racism regularly. The author brings these up naturally in the story and purposefully shows their impact. . . The book would be excellent in schools to stimulate conversation with… View →
Timothy Dinoman Saves the Cat: Book 1
“Action-packed, filled with snappy banter, featuring enjoyable characters, and colorfully illustrated, this graphic novel will gain and hold reader’s attention. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Timothy Dinoman and the Attack of the Dancing Machines: Book 2
“Written with an eye toward non-stop action paired with wry humor, this Timothy Dinoman story will greatly appeal to graphic novel enthusiasts. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
First Job 101: A Teen Guide to Employment
“This friendly guide should be in every library that serves middle and high school students. . . . The text itself begins with discussions about realistic first job opportunities, searching and applying for a job, creating a resume, and interviewing techniques. In the second half… View →
Good Game: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Being a Good Sport
“Using this book with children before engaging in any type of competition allows for a discussion on how to play fair, follow the rules, and be kind-three things young children struggle with when playing games . . . Young readers will enjoy seeing familiar characters from the… View →
Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: A Kimchi Mystery
“This book promotes diversity and teaches about the Korean culture. It would be perfect for teachers looking to discuss cultural differences and have children share about their favorite dishes. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
The Beasts in Your Brain: Understanding and Living with Anxiety and Depression
“A good book for young people to read by themselves, for parents to share with their teenagers, or to read as a small group in order to promote open discussion of mental health issues. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I've Met — So Far!
“The author makes the introductions in this tongue-in-cheek, wild ride of a picture book about remarkable children—some of them fantastical, others closer to reality than you think. Each child receives a detailed spread with multiple illustrations regarding their… View →
Imani and the Great Hair Experiment
“Readers will learn from Imani’s example that being original can be very essential in making new discoveries. As with other books in the series, this story is both engaging and instructive in ways that will appeal to younger readers. Reviewer Rating:… 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 →
Mami King: How Ma Mon Luk Found Love, Riches, and the Perfect Bowl of Soup
“Sorra’s digitally rendered illustrations have a cinematic feel, full of details and expression. . . This is an excellent addition to picture book biography collections. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →