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Cover: Tenmile

Kirkus Reviews - Tenmile

“Meticulously compiled quotidian details ranging from heartbreaking to heartwarming effectively map the chasm separating the wealthy Gilpins from their impoverished employees…A fast-moving tale that leaves readers plenty to ponder.” View →

 
Cover: Miss Mary's Christmas Mittens

School Library Journal - Miss Mary's Christmas Mittens

“Miss Mary’s vibrant personality and love of knitting are reflected in the visuals used throughout, where myriad hues and cheerful faces can be found in abundance. The text and illustrations are well-designed, and children and caregivers will enjoy examining the detailed images… View →

 
Cover: Christmas With Auntie

School Library Journal - Christmas With Auntie

“Though bunnies are the central characters of the story, their human-like behaviors help readers easily connect with them. Carefully selected words and phrases make the text enjoyable as a read-aloud, and young children will especially enjoy reading this tale on the lap of a… View →

 
Cover: A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet

Kirkus Reviews - A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet

“Bishop’s warm palette fills every page with soft lines and shapes, bringing to life charming portrayals of the subjects set against attractive backgrounds.” View →

 
Cover: Christmas With Auntie

Kirkus Reviews - Christmas With Auntie

“Young readers will love sharing this story with their own aunties at Christmastime…A Yuletide tale featuring irresistible bunnies that also spotlights a cherished relationship.” View →

 
Cover: Miss Mary's Christmas Mittens

Kirkus Reviews - Miss Mary's Christmas Mittens

“Andriani’s artwork has a classic feel, in the inked-cartoon vein of Peggy Parish’s Amelia Bedelia (1963), illustrated by Fritz Siebel. " View →

 
Cover: The Three Canadian Pigs: A Hockey Story

Kirkus Reviews - The Three Canadian Pigs: A Hockey Story

" Lessons about the importance of good sportsmanship and honoring the terms of competition are delivered clearly, intentionally, and in rhyming verse. ..the emphasis on settling scores with competition instead of violence makes it a sweet, silly lesson for young athletes. A humorous View →

 
Cover: The Black Hole Debacle

School Library Journal - The Black Hole Debacle

“The illustrator enhances the action and adventure in the story; when objects are sucked into the black hole they become “noodled.” Long stretched-out objects and extra long wiener dogs will make kids laugh and keep them turning the pages. Standout sections include the… View →

 
Cover: A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet

Booklist - A Is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet

“The opening “A is for Asian American” sets an inclusive tone, revealing the many geographic areas that make up Asia and the Pacific Islands and how activists began to use the term Asian American to bring together these groups of peoples…A list of View →

 
Cover: Splash!: Ethelda Bleibtrey Makes Waves of Change

Booklist - Splash! Ethelda Bleibtrey Makes Waves of Change

“Baddeley’s colorful illustrations create an upbeat tone, and the underwater scenes are the particularly effective. Showing respect for the line between fact and storytelling, the straightforward narrative delivers information about Bleibtrey’s life while designating the occasional View →