Reviews
Midwest Book Reviews - Ocean Soup: A Recipe for You, Me, and a Cleaner Sea
“… a story that is both inviting and educational, with Lucy Semple’s colorful, engaging drawings supporting the strong message about ocean conservation for children ages 6-9.” View →
Starred Kirkus Review - The Universe and You
While “you” sleep, the Earth spins and travels through space. After a wordless spread showing the Earth in deep space, the story cuts to a brown-skinned child with puffy hair in bed hugging a stuffed astronaut toy. The bedroom is decorated in a planetary theme, and a caregiver smiles… View →
Kirkus Reviews - The Ghouls' Guide to Good Grammar
Monsters, witches, and zombies add importance to the grammar and spelling rules in this guide. Starting with end-of-sentence punctuation, the rules are straightforward, and the example is a soft punchline: A monster asks a group of trembling human children, “What’s shaking?” to… View →
Kirkus Review - We Want Snow! A Wintry Chant
A trio of children describe the delights of winter…all they need is snow. A brown-skinned child with close-cropped black hair joins two tights-clad children in long coats, one with olive skin and black braids, the other with pink skin and reddish hair, on a fallen log in a park outside… View →
The Seattle Book Review - A Teacher Like You
“This book spoke to my heart because I have been a schoolteacher, bible class teacher and now I’m a parent and homeschool teacher. This just felt like a big hug reminding me that whether in the classroom or at home what I do is important. I think it’s a great message for kids too … View →
Kirkus Reviews - Where's My Cow?
A little cattle egret fears that he will lose his cow if he goes to the beach with the rest of his… Every morning the other egrets leave their cows to fly down to the beach, but the protagonist prefers to stay perched on his cow’s shoulders. His cow’s been around a bit; she’s View →
Kirkus Reviews - Bevan: A Well Loved Bear
Bevan, a stuffed toy bear, has belonged to many different children over the… Starting in a wealthy home around the turn of the 20th century, as one of many toys in a nursery belonging to three children, the bear changes homes many times. The nanny in his original home gives h View →
Kirkus Reviews - Rock and Vole
An intrepid vole sets out on an adventure (with a meticulously thought-out plan). View →
School Library Journal - Lady of the Library
This tale in verse tells the story of a library, on the brink of closure, and people who try to save it. The book starts with staff packing boxes of books and removing things from the building. The lady of the library, a ghost who has haunted the place for decades, discovers from a young View →
School Library Journal - Let's Pop, Pop, Popcorn
Popcorn is often one of life’s great mysteries when you are very young. This book helps kids understand where popcorn comes from and how it explodes into being, all the way from planting seeds to enjoying a bowlful. The rhyming text is short and harder words (e.g., pericarps) are… View →
Kirkus Reviews - Isabel and Her Colores Go to School
Isabel is anxious about her first day at Honeytree Elementary. Isabel speaks Spanish and doesn’t understand much English—she is scared of everything that could go wrong. Mami encourages her to be brave, and Isabel joins the class even though the swirl of language in her new classroom… View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Summer of the Tree Army
“[This title] offers a particularly vibrant artistic embellishment of this history of the start and evolution of the Civilian Conservation Corps … This adds to the Tales of Young Americans series and covers the evolution of a social program, yet employs the drama of a fictional piece and View →
Library Mom Books
“This tender tale skillfully depicts the impact of the boy’s kindness in the black and white illustrations that light up with color as the friendship blooms. The acts of saying hello and listening may seem simple, but this story demonstrates the powerful effect empathy can have in… View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Headstrong Hallie!: The Story of Hallie Morse Daggett, the First Female “Fire Guard”
“From boarding school in San Francisco to her struggles with a Forest Service that refuses to hire a woman, this is an appealing story that personalizes her life and ambitions.” View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Racial Justice in America: Topics for Change
“Designed to reach a wide audience of all ages, this book’s survey of racism, anti-racism movements, white privilege, and other topics often deemed “too adult” for children will encourages early enlightenment and racial issue savvy.” View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Marching for Change: Movements Across America
“[This title] documents famous marches in US history, their impact on effecting change, and considers connections between action and change that reinforce the ideals of American values while drawing important connections between marches and decisions made to support freedom.” View →
School Library Journal - Catch A Kiss (Board Book)
“A sweet story, this will replace worn copies of the original and reach a new, younger audience.” View →
The Tiny Activist - A Teacher Like You
“This book is the third installment of the “A _____ Like You” series, and once again the story knocks it out of the park! The narrative flows from page to page, discussing the impact and originality of every teacher.” View →
Maya's Book Nook - A Teacher Like You
“Think about every amazing teacher you’ve ever had and you will see something they did reflected in this book. Every sentence celebrates the wisdom, joy, love, and nurturing characteristics of the teachers who contributed to us becoming the adults we are today. Add in a personal… View →
The San Francisco Book Review - Don't Call Me Fuzzybutt
“Robin Newman has written a laugh-out-loud story that little ones will want to hear over and over. It is funny, sweet, and hopeful. The illustrations by Susan Batori are so much fun and filled with details that will keep little eyes on the pages. This is a real winner. Don’t miss… View →