Reviews
Kirkus Reviews - The Color Collector
A homesick young immigrant collects colorful scraps in an effort to re-create the colors of the home she has left… A muted double-page spread in shades of gray introduces the story, the only touch of color coming from the violet bands holding the braids of a lonely girl on t View →
The Horn Book - Headstrong Hallie!: The Story of Hallie Morse Daggett, the First Female “Fire Guard”
Hallie Morse Daggett dreamed of joining the US Forest Service to fight fires in California’s Siskiyou Mountains—an unheard-of goal for a woman at the turn of the previous century. But Hallie persisted and was finally hired as a fire lookout in 1913. She spent fifteen fire… View →
Publishers Weekly - LIttle Dandelion Seeds the World
“Vivid, screenprint-esque digital illustrations by the Howdeshells trace the seeds’ paths, showcasing animals from each continent amid landscapes enlivened by terrain-distinct color palettes. Younger readers will enjoy this informative read, which shows how nature unites the globe. Back… View →
Publishers Weekly - June Almeida, Virus Detective!: The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus
“Paganelli contributes softly colored art with sketchlike textures and backgrounds that portray viruses, antibodies, and their ilk. An adept profile of a lesser-known scientific luminary. Ages 6–10. (Mar.)” View →
Kirkus Reviews - Ocean Soup
“A lighthearted approach to a sobering truth.” View →
Horn Book - Stompin’ at the Savoy
“Donohue’s upbeat text includes lots of onomatopoeia, emphasizing the rhythms that kept Webb’s “heart beat[ing] in swing time.” Freeman’s energetic illustrations keep pace with the narrative and ably convey Webb’s indomitable spirit.” View →
Kirkus Reviews - Because I’m New
🌟 Kirkus Starred Review by Brad Sneed a Starred… “The joys and difficulties of adding a baby to the family are detailed in this sweet tale. The text unfolds from the point of view of a new baby, giving readers an inside perspective on the things a baby can’t do View →
Publisher’s Weekly - Let’s Pop, Pop, Popcorn!
“…Schumerth and Uhles offer a lively introduction to the science behind a favorite munchable.” View →
Kirkus Reviews - Little Dandelion Seeds the World
“The Howdeshells’ art is vibrant and engaging, taking care to include a diverse array of human racial presentations and details that establish each setting, the textured images focusing on indigenous fauna as the seeds fly. Of particular note is the lovely cover depicting a Black girl… View →
Publisher's Weekly - Stompin' at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Drums
“Colorfully accentuated onomatopoeia and musical notes punctuate this profile of brilliant self-taught drummer William “Chick” Webb…” View →