Reviews
Kirkus Reviews - Mushroom Rain
“In lyrical, attention-grabbing language, [Zimmermann] describes mushrooms’ bizarre shapes and colors and remarkable smells…Star-dusted double-page illustrations convey Green’s enthusiasm for the subject.” View →
Booklist - Bug on the Rug
“Throughout, the rhymes are inventive (the pug is “aghast” and has to work “fast”), and the rug rivals’ words have great texture, like the bug’s sniffling “BIZZLE. BIZZLE. BZZZ! BZZZ!” The cartoonlike… View →
Booklist - Jackie and the Mona Lisa
“This ‘little known story of the sway, style, and persistence of America’s favorite First Lady’ certainly delivers…Murphy’s upbeat, hopeful tale of a puzzlingly obscure story is matched here by Bricking’s saturated watercolors, reminiscent of the style of Eloise but… View →
School Library Journal - Monsters in the Briny
“The catchy sea shanty is imminently hummable, and a page of sheet music is included. Alliteration, rhyming, and clever wordplay support language arts lessons, all while introducing new nautical vocabulary. A fun musical maritime adventure, perfect for interactive read-aloud sessions.” View →
School Library Connection - Mushroom Rain
“This short, introductory picture book on mushrooms delights with its bizarre facts and charming illustrations. The title concept will fascinate readers with the idea that baby mushrooms help make rain, which in turn makes optimal growing conditions for fungus…The story arc… View →
School Library Journal - STARRED Review Mushroom Rain
“This showstopper of a picture book will wake kids up to the wonders of the botanical underpinnings and incredible aspects of the science of mushrooms.” View →
School Library Journal - F is for Feathers: A Bird Alphabet
“With enormous visual appeal and well-curated facts, this book will satisfy browsers and budding ornithologists alike.” View →
School Library Journal - Hello, Baby! I'm Your Mom
“This bright, engaging book highlighting a mother’s love will keep a baby’s and a toddler’s attention…Ishida’s soft, cuddly images will warm mama and baby readers alike, while Bunting’s soothing rhymes are sure to be a favorite refrain before bed.” View →
School Library Journal - Jackie and the Mona Lisa
“This book may well inspire museum visits; a delightful addition to public or elementary school shelves.” View →
School Library Journal - Light the Sky, Firefly!
“This is a beautifully illustrated and lovingly told story of the firefly. The overall story is in large print and is perfect for new readers on their own, or for reading aloud to younger children.” View →