Reviews
Boswell Book Company - Oh Deer!
This story is extremely creative and sure to captivate kids of all ages. View →
Kirkus - When Night Comes Calling
A nocturnal adventure opens a child’s eyes to wonders in the dark…Readers are sure to want a night hike of their own…perhaps with a beloved sibling. View →
Donovan's Literary Services - Some Bunny Loves You
Picture book readers and their read-aloud parents will relish this warm story of a little bunny that spends a day in nature with his parent as they “head out in the wild, to see what we can see. We’ll find what we can find, my cutie, you and me.” The emphasis on shared time and… View →
Kirkus - Brave Old Blue
A heartwarming charmer. Readers will root for this horse all the way. View →
Kirkus - Pine Cone Regrown
A new generation of lodgepole pines rises in a burned-over forest…As she explains in a reflective afterword, lodgepole pines are just one of several fire-dependent types of flora and fauna, reminding readers that we find our strength through adversity; like that pine cone, “we might find View →
Kirkus - Seasons on the Farm
Children will appreciate this charming, insightful book at any season of the year. View →
Kirkus - Today My Brain is a Dinosaur
A boy learns to cope with his neurodivergence…conveys a crucial takeaway about neurodivergence. View →
Kirkus - Some Bunny Loves You
A sweet Valentine’s Day–themed tale for every bunny out there…Earnest and heartfelt. View →
Kirkus - This is the Crew That Builds Our School
This winner will build a crew of readers, listeners—and singers—who’ll want to revisit again and again. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Apple Pie Tired
Apple Pie Tired by Beth Charles explores a seasonal Thanksgiving apple pie family business…Hannah Brinson’s illustrations add inviting color to the farm experience. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - The Littlest Grito
The hallmarks of the festivities power a story replete in Latino culture and traditions, while the tale of a family facing change when a father falls ill and can’t shout the opening grito adds further value that libraries interested in both the celebration and the foundations of… View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Bear at the Fair
Bear at the Fair by Sophia Gholz tells of a grumpy bear that crashes the local fair with destruction and a bad attitude…Susan Batori’s whimsical illustrations enhance a rollicking rhyme that shows how strangers come together to problem solve and… just perhaps…… View →
Kirkus - Oh Deer!
An entertaining tale with an affirming message for introverts. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - The Secret of Fall
Coy’s focus on the sights, sounds, smells, and feel that makes fall stand out from any other season encourages youngsters to explore and better understand the outdoors. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Baby Bat Bedtime
The lives of bats take center stage as their family relationships and habits are reviewed via photos and lovely illustrations by Gavin Scott in a fine, rare blend of fiction and nonfiction. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - I Love You Jingle Bell Baby
…a seasonal story of love and discovery that centers around holiday activities that young rabbits enjoy…Petra Brown’s winning illustrations emphasize holiday wonder paired with and enhanced by love and family participation. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Little Red Chair
Alexandra Thompson adds inviting illustrations that profile both Mia and her world, creating interest among young people who become involved in her life. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Memoirs of a Dog
This engaging dog’s-eye viewpoint will prove delightful to young readers and read-aloud parents as Topanga reviews his skills and contributions to his home. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Ocean Blue and You
The Ocean Blue and You by Suzanne Slade (9781534112797, $18.99) enjoys bright illustrations by Stephanie Fizer Coleman as it pairs lyrical text with evocative “you are here” explorations of the undersea ocean environment. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger’s Lasting Invention
…a fine biographical sketch that holds all kinds of value, from following the experiences of a Black immigrant to achieving the impossible against all opinion and odds. View →