Reviews
Who's Writing This Story?
“This charming title is a subtle primer on storytelling, introducing children to the essential building blocks of the craft.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Monster Pie
“The illustrations include multicultural elements. The themes are friendship, accountability, and reward. A good selection for beginning readers. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit
“Sharp and full of heart and fun.”—Booklist View →
Una fruta es una maleta para las semillas (A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds)
“Children will be drawn in by the engaging narrative and the watercolor illustrations that depict the journey seeds can take before they end up in tummies. The images will have early elementary students wanting to pick the fruit right off the page.”—School Library Journal View →
The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery beneath the Waves
“Swanson, who shadowed the scientists, documents their methods and discoveries in an appealing narrative, complemented by photos of the scientists in action. In the process, readers learn such amazing details as the dangers of diving, organizing experiments, gene sequencing, and… View →
Ellie and the Marriage List
“Ellie is well developed, and her cognitive, speech, and physical challenges are seamlessly integrated into the narrative. There’s a happy ending for this relatable, spunky protagonist.”—Booklist View →
Haiku, Ew!: Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature
“Brunelle subverts this normally staid 17-syllable Japanese poetic form in this collection celebrating nature at its grossest.”—Booklist View →
Touch the Sky
“This is a wonderfully engaging and supportive must-read about personal growth through persisting, trying again, succeeding, and helping others pitched perfectly to resonate with the target audience’s age, context, and interests. Reviewer Rating:… View →
The Great Wolf Rescue: Saving the Red Wolves
“[O]ffers a thoughtful perspective on the value of returning these magnificent animals to their historic habitat. . . Give this to animal lovers and the conservationally minded reader. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Haiku, Ew!: Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature
“Brunelle and Patton explore a side of nature that is no less awe inspiring, but rather pondering the beauty of nature, they dig into the disgusting, gross, and sometimes weird aspects of the world around us. . . The pencil-drawn, digitally colored illustrations bring to life the… 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 →
Eating My Words: And 128 Other Poems
“Teachers will no doubt love these instructional aspects of the book, but children will appreciate the amusing poems themselves . . . With kid-friendly subjects like pets, school, and family, and colorful cartoony illustrations, readers are sure to find plenty to tickle their funny View →
34 Amazing Facts about Basketball
“Full-page photos with one short sentence per page in bold text on a contrasting background, make titles quick and accessible for each high interest topic. . . . Good pick for elementary readers who like lists and quick facts about a subject.”—School Library Journal View →
Explore Polar Habitats with Ernie
“Solid habitat books for the youngest learners, with extra appeal for Sesame Street fans.”—School Library Journal View →
Giant's Causeway and Other Incredible Natural Wonders
“The highly unusual, sometimes bizarre, sites are described in brief, readable paragraphs that include interesting, fact-filled details . . . This series will wow students who enjoy reading about unusual phenomena around the world, pique curiosity, and arouse armchair-travel… View →
Animal Camouflage in a Forest
“The closing pages include reprints of photos seen earlier in the book, giving readers a second chance to pick out the hidden animals and think about how camouflage helps them survive.”—Booklist View →
A Better Best Friend
“Tallec’s charming, child-friendly story captures an ever-present concern of many readers, young and old, and offers an open ending that invites discussion. An outstanding read-aloud for adults and children, bursting with humor and warmth.”—School Library Journal View →
Cloudy Days: A First Look
“Facts about weather conditions are presented clearly and succinctly . . . High-quality color photos support and clarify explanations. Questions are posed to young learners throughout to keep them thinking, engaged, and drawing upon life experiences.”—School Library… View →
Aaron Judge vs. Babe Ruth: Who Would Win?
“Entices young fans to consider and compare great athletes from past eras with current stars . . . The inclusion of four great female athletes is welcome, and this series will be a hit with sports fans.”—School Library Journal View →
Eating My Words: And 128 Other Poems
“Simultaneously a book of poems and a primer on poetic craft . . . An excellent addition to poetry collections, this volume will excite and engage, and—most importantly—it will empower children to write poems of their own.”—School Library Journal View →
Explora Júpiter (Explore Jupiter)
“The series strikes a perfect balance, offering engaging content suitable for young minds eager to explore the marvels of space, while the incorporation of technology adds a contemporary flair that resonates with a broad audience . . . ideal for school library collections,… View →
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“Mariachi, family, and pan dulce are the ingredients for this perfect middle grade novel. Highly recommended for all middle grade collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Meet Sarah Nurse: Olympic Hockey Superstar
“Color photographs of the players in action complement the texts, which will delight their fans . . . suitable titles for young fans craving information about their favorite athletes.”—School Library Journal View →