Reviews
Freedom Braids
“A poignant tale of courage and resistance and of long-standing cultural traditions.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Mitzvah for George Washington
“This fascinating story offers encouraging evidence that young people can do important things. . . . An uplifting historical account for younger readers, and a necessary reminder of the importance of religious inclusion.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Rule of Three
“The author’s willingness to tackle difficult topics with thoughtfulness and compassion makes this compelling novel a must-read. Readers will connect to Wyatt’s strife and journey of self-discovery. This book belongs in all middle school libraries; it deftly discusses… 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 →
The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I've Met — So Far!
“If you haven’t come across Clotilde Perrin’s books before, and even if you have, the gorgeousness of her stylish, detailed illustrations and limitless extent of her imagination in this book, is stunning.”—Love Reading 4 Kids View →
Bo y el matón de la escuela (Bo and the School Bully)
“A fun Spanish-language chapter book series . . . includes relatable characters and stories and is a solid selection for school and public libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
The Brighter I Shine
“An Armenian child of refugees muses on ancestral stories as vehicles of connection and identity in this moving picture book.”—starred, Foreword Reviews View →
The Outstanding Octokey
“Good reading for the chapter book crowd, who will enjoy the fast-paced fun in this new series.”—School Library Journal View →
Miri's Moving Day
“A sweet story of a family blending traditions.” – Kirkus Reviews 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 →
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 →
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 →
Make a Little Wave
“Via empathetic depictions of her actions—through which Sav makes more than a little wave—O’Malley Cerra (Just a Drop of Water) illustrates how diplomacy and team-building get the job done.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Being Safe Online: A First Look
“The content and text in these books are both brief and simple and are supported by cheerful photos of children and adults. Child narrators explain how they fulfill each value.”—Booklist View →
Starlight Symphony
“The clever concept of comparing the natural world to an orchestra works beautifully, offering both an introduction to animal communication and a range of musical instruments. . . A pleasing and playful performance with something for everyone to applaud.”—starred,… View →
A Rainy Dragon Day
“Beautifully illustrated in a way that doesn’t just invoke dreary rainy afternoons, with water stains and colors that blend together at the edges but will also remind readers of a kind of comfortable lethargy that can cover a town or neighborhood on drizzly… View →
Civic Minded: What Everyone Should Know about the US Government
“Clear and stripped of partisan hyperbole; every American can benefit from this book.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Call the Bee Doctor!: How Science Is Saving Honey Bees
“Markle provides a heartening update on honeybee health. . .An important peek into how scientists work to solve big problems.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
My First Dino-Thanksgiving
“This short, sweet snapshot into Thanksgiving for the Dino friends is perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts.”—School Library Journal View →
Pangu's Shadow
“A solid mystery set in space that raises real issues about social equity, racial justice, and ableism.”—School Library Journal View →
The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets
“Dynamic mixed-media artwork from López (Sylvie and the Wolf) offers energetic visual support for each poem in an anthology packed with a broad spectrum of human emotion and experience.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Bear's Lost Glasses
“Readers get to enjoy their own comparative outlook, the silliness of Bear’s near-misses, and the satisfaction of a running gag resolved.”—Publishers Weekly View →