Reviews
Omnibird: An Avian Investigator's Handbook
“In nonfiction for 6+, the entrancing Omnibird by Giselle Clarkson (Gecko) is no straightforward ornithological guide. Looking at 18 species through an original, humorous lens, it shows their characteristics—chicken feathers “the shade of apricot jam”, penguins View →
Start with a Teapot: An Unexpected Guide to the Art of Drawing
“This eccentric, tongue-in-cheek drawing guide (to draw a hand, start with a lightbulb; then surround it with sausages) also touches humorously on the frustrations of getting images on to paper. A gloriously surreal 7+ paean to the weird logic of shape and form.”—The… View →
A Mother Is a House
“An eye-catching, neon-highlighted tribute to mums and all the endless ways they support their children.”—The Guardian View →
The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I've Met — So Far!
“An oversized 5+ picture-book catalogue of children, featuring an elastic child, a child made of cupcakes, a thunder child, a mirror child and many more, each with their own foibles, friends and family dynamics. Witty and vividly illustrated, it will have young readers pointing out View →
Paper Butterflies
“A harrowing account of abuse, retaliation and love against the odds. . . .®eaders feeling tough enough to traverse Heathfield’s dark places will find transporting joy in her interludes of sunlight.”—The Guardian View →
Collateral Damage
“This series broaches the complex subject of teens with parents and guardians in the armed forces. . . . [H]igher-level language and mature concepts make them a good fit for late middle grade and high school readers.”—School Library Journal View →
“Haas (The Magic of Kol Nidre, Kar Ben Publishers, 1998) uses full-spread watercolor illustrations of pastels, blues, oranges and earth tones to visually tell the stories and augment the text. Of particular interest to parents and guardians will be a section that gives… View →