Reviews
Midwest Book Reviews - Wild at Heart
Their story deserves to be told to a wide audience, and Anna Bron’s gorgeous illustrations assure this book’s attraction. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Wild Greens Beautiful Girl
Erica Lee Schlaikjer’s Wild Greens, Beautiful Girl (9781534113152, $18.99) will reach ages 4-8 with a gentle story of a girl’s recognition of an ugly plant’s medicinal and culinary usefulness. View →
Kirkus - Just One Girl: A Fight for Equal Rights
A young girl growing up in the 1970s takes a stand against sexism, with support from the women in her life…Offers a blend of history and earnest, heartfelt encouragement. View →
Kirkus - Ocean Blue and You
A dreamy journey through six oceanic habitats…the author offers a broader perspective on our oceans and what we can do to protect them. Calming and informative. View →
WCMU - Rollin' on Down the Line: Lady Bird Johnson’s 1964 Whistle-Stop Tour for Civil Rights
Rollin’ On Down the Line: Lady Bird Johnson’s 1964 Whistle-Stop Tour for Civil Rights is a stunning history book…This fascinating story as to how Lady Bird got the word out about The Civil Rights Act is written with interesting details by Helen Kampion and Renee’ Critcher… View →
Kirkus - The Littlest Grito
A young girl makes herself heard on Mexican Independence Day…The youngster exudes moxie at each step of the way; this is a joyful celebration of Mexican culture and independence and of family, community, and self. A heartening tale of finding one’s voice—and summoning the courage… View →
School Library Journal - The Littlest Grito
A celebration of Mexican Independence Day provides the backdrop for a young girl’s cultural coming-of-age…This tasteful addressing of an underrepresented holiday warrants a recommended purchase. View →
Kirkus - Wild Greens Beautiful Girl
A young girl learns about her people’s history and culture…Though rooted in concrete details, the prose has a lilting quality, brimming with pride for the Amis and their way of life, while the stunning double-spread watercolors capture the lushness of the land…A simple,… View →
Publishers Weekly - Wild Greens Beautiful Girl
A child learns about Taiwan’s flora and gains a deeper understanding of family heritage in this lushly illustrated paean to the natural world…Mandarin and Pinyin translations accompany the English text, and concluding notes offer context. View →
Kirkus - Full Circle
Boxer brings her storytelling prowess to bear on the animal world…Readers will want to return to this gentle, effective account. View →