Reviews
Horn Book - Stompin’ at the Savoy
“Donohue’s upbeat text includes lots of onomatopoeia, emphasizing the rhythms that kept Webb’s “heart beat[ing] in swing time.” Freeman’s energetic illustrations keep pace with the narrative and ably convey Webb’s indomitable spirit.” View →
Kirkus Reviews - Because I’m New
🌟 Kirkus Starred Review by Brad Sneed a Starred… “The joys and difficulties of adding a baby to the family are detailed in this sweet tale. The text unfolds from the point of view of a new baby, giving readers an inside perspective on the things a baby can’t do View →
Publisher’s Weekly - Let’s Pop, Pop, Popcorn!
“…Schumerth and Uhles offer a lively introduction to the science behind a favorite munchable.” View →
Kirkus Reviews - Little Dandelion Seeds the World
“The Howdeshells’ art is vibrant and engaging, taking care to include a diverse array of human racial presentations and details that establish each setting, the textured images focusing on indigenous fauna as the seeds fly. Of particular note is the lovely cover depicting a Black girl… View →
Publisher's Weekly - Stompin' at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Drums
“Colorfully accentuated onomatopoeia and musical notes punctuate this profile of brilliant self-taught drummer William “Chick” Webb…” View →
Kirkus Reviews - Headstrong Hallie!: The story of Hallie Morse Daggett, the First Female "Fire Guard"
Growing up roaming the forests of California’s Siskiyou Mountains, the only thing Hallie Morse Daggett fears is… She’s seen it devastate the forests, and it’s come terrifyingly close to her own home, and she brings food to the men of the U.S. Forest Service whenever they fight View →
Kirkus Reviews - June Almeida, Virus Detective!: The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus
Profiles a virologist who was among the first to photograph and identify the coronavirus… Almeida’s own family has a significant presence in this account of her career and discoveries. Slade begins with her Glasgow-born subject’s early love of science and the death of her li View →
Kirkus Reviews - Stompin' at the Savoy
The review will go live on their site on 11/18/20. “Freeman’s illustrations are full of movement, musical staves and notes swirling across the spreads in visual accentuation of Webb’s swing beat… An effervescent celebration.” View →
The Horn Book - Twelve Birdies of Christmas
The classic “Twelve Days of Christmas” song mentions many birds, but this original board book’s humorous spin devotes every day to them. Instead of a “partridge in a pear tree,” a red-spotted green “birdie in a Santa Claus beard” is the first zany gift. Each subsequent day the… View →
School Library Journal - Tails from the Animal Shelter
This primer on the importance of rescuing animals begins by listing some of the reasons animals end up in shelters, including natural disasters, medical issues, and abuse. While these are sad facts, the book’s tone is positive. The text describes the many wonderful ways animal shelters… View →