Reviews
The Speedy Spidersaurus
“Written in a broadly comedic style and illustrated in a similar fashion, this is a fun story that fantasy fans will enjoy. Reviewer Rating: 4”—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 →
Show-and-Tell Queen
“Young readers will enjoy this well-crafted narrative, which merges text and illustrations into a beautiful volume that will last for many generations to come. Queen Bee: Show-and-Tell Queen is destined to be a modern classic. 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 →
Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA's First Black Superstar
“An inviting way to teach readers about a lesser-known basketball superstar. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature 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 →
Call the Bee Doctor!: How Science Is Saving Honey Bees
“The text goes beyond introductory information about the bees and moves deeper into examining their plight and how scientists worked to save them. Reviewer Rating: 5”—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 →
Talking about Illness: A Sesame Street ® Resource
“The Sesame Street characters coupled with bright photographs help caregivers and educators teach the concepts of empathy and kindness when someone is ill. . . a beautiful resource is perfect for any early childhood center or home. Reviewer Rating:… 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 →
The Marvelous Moleon
“Told with playfulness and illustrated comedically, the story is filled with fun and will be appreciated by young readers. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature 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 →
I Fuel: How Energy Powers Our Busy World
“The illustrations are colorful and accurately identify the journey of fuel overtime for young readers. Vehicle lovers will enjoy this behind the scenes look at the fuel that powers their favorite machines! Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton
“Althea and Angela’s love of the game of tennis is as obvious as the challenges they face in the eyes of adversity. Readers will be cheering for their successes long after the last page is turned. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature 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 →
Charley and Seymour's Hanukkah Miracle
“This is a warm story of friendship, creativity and having fun no matter the circumstances, this is a wonderful Hanukkah story that not only tells the story of the holiday, but centers the theme of friendship . . . This is a great read! Reviewer Rating:… View →
Rats to the Rescue: The Unlikely Heroes Making Cambodia Safe
“This would be a great addition to a unit on animal helpers or world geography for elementary school classrooms. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature 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 →
Rebecca's Prayer for President Lincoln
“A must-read. . . Straightforward and thought-provoking, readers will understand the historical events easily. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
How Voting and Elections Work
“This is a great way to not only introduce children to how our democracy works, but get them engaged in the civic process early. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Violin of Hope
“A very touching story of light overcoming darkness, made even more powerful by the fact that it is based in truth. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Sophie's Monster Goes to Shul
“Young readers will enjoy this magically crafted and illustrated story which is filled to the brim with imaginative details. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →