Reviews
School Library Journal - So Much More to Helen!: The Passions and Pursuits of Helen Keller
“This thorough look at the subject’s life goes beyond the handful of facts readers may already know, beyond her childhood and her time with Annie Sullivan…A highly recommended purchase for filling out reports or enjoying on its own.” View →
Kirkus Reviews - The Peach Pit Parade: A World War I Story
“In portraying America’s nationwide campaign to collect peach pits, Keller centers the story on Polly, who is desperate to do something to help her father overseas. She organizes her Girl Scout troop into a parade to collect peach pits. Lucas’ bright illustrations depict loving… View →
Publishers Weekly - Jackie and the Mona Lisa
This narrative nonfiction tale spotlights Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis (1929–1994), her filling the White House with historically significant furniture to make “a living museum,” and efforts to inspire the public with art—particularly when she negotiated a 1963 loan of the Mona Lisa to View →
School Library Journal - The Universe and You
“A gentle, lyrical introduction to big science ideas just right for most collections.” View →
Manhattan Book Review - Lulu & Rocky in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky receives a note from his Aunt Fancy. She invites him to meet his cousin Lulu, their friend Pufferson, and their guide, Henry, at the Stanley Hotel (which just might be haunted!) in Estes Park, Colorado. They will be exploring Rocky Mountain National Park. Rocky packs his things… View →
San Francisco Book Review - Saguaro's Gifts
It’s Saguaro’s one-hundredth birthday, and all those who’ve benefited from its presence in the dry hills where survival is an eternal challenge come to celebrate and pay gratitude to this resilient friend of theirs. The owl swoops down to find his resting place among its sharp spines,… View →
Booklist Reviews - We Want Snow! A Wintry Chant
On a chilly day, three children and a dog romp through a city park, calling for snow in a loud, rhythmic chant with this occasional refrain: “Snow! Snow! We want snow! / Up to our ankles. Up to our shins / Up to our knees / Up to our chins!” The kids long for sledding, snow forts, and… View →
School Library Connection - Jack Horner, Dinosaur Hunter!
This picture book biography of world-renowned paleontologist Jack Horner brings not only details Horner’s passion to discover and study dinosaurs, but also encourages children to persevere when they face challenges. Readers may know the scientist from his work on the Jurassic Park… View →
School Library Connection - Isabel and Her Colores Go to School
This endearing first day of school story will be enjoyed by primary teachers, ESL teachers, and school librarians. Isabel loves to color. She even visualizes Spanish and English in different colors as they are spoken. Isabel is afraid to go to school because the View →
Audubon Magazine - Little Dandelion Seeds the World
How far can a flower’s seeds travel? Everywhere, according to this delightful storybook about dandelions. A seed blown by a little girl travels to Africa, drifting from one continent to another in this tale of breezes, birds, and mammals that help transport seeds. The dandelion flutters, View →