Reviews
Losing Hit Points
“This accessibly written title will draw in reluctant readers and appeal especially to gamers. . . . Will engage readers, leaving them alternately cheering and screaming at the cast.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Mightiest Bite
“Young readers will enjoy seeing the toothy competition topped by its tiniest entrant . . . . Quirky.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Defending Nature: How the US Military Protects Threatened and Endangered Species
“Essential, and eye-opening, reading for serious students of wildlife conservation.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Dancehall Rebel
“An accessible, realistic cross-cultural coming-of-age novel about seeking a balance between tradition and change.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Mailbox Tree
“Vivid prose by Lim (Tiger Daughter) and Gordon (the Wordspinners series) evokes a grimly realistic world informed by contemporary issues surrounding climate change. The girls’ experiences with bullying, online escapism, and grief throughout add further emotional… View →
The Pinchers and the Dog Chase
“Whether they prefer outlaws or identify with the good guys, readers will eagerly be turning pages.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Cake for Everyone
“Twists and turns abound, and sharp-eyed readers will delight in poring over all the possibilities and filling in the blanks. . . A delicious tale that will reward attentive readers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Rainy Dragon Day
“A unique bedtime story—before the nightly bathroom visit.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
An Etrog from Across the Sea
“This touching story, written by two rabbis, offers a glimpse into a lesser-known aspect of colonial America and celebrates the warmth of family togetherness. A homey, appealing holiday celebration.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit
“Hicks blends humor and culture with his art to create a thought-provoking, zany escapade through the outer reaches of space.”—Shelf Awareness View →
Doña Gracia Saved Worlds
“A truly inspiring story that will surely open the door for discussion and learning. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery beneath the Waves
“This book details the fascinating story of the dedicated scuba divers and their work to locate and preserve the area. No one has ever found such a unique habitat, and hopefully, no one will be able to disturb it as scientists work to keep it safe. Readers who enjoy earthly… View →
The Color of Sound
“An emotionally moving story about the ways that generational trauma can affect parent-child relationships and how the past persists into the present.”—Horn Book Magazine View →
Who's Writing This Story?
“This charming title is a subtle primer on storytelling, introducing children to the essential building blocks of the craft.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“Cruz’s inner conflict and search for identity are sensitively drawn, and Granillo weaves a believable sense of community pride into the heartfelt and enjoyable story.”—Horn Book Magazine View →
Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit
“A journey into the absurd and hilarious… Hicks, a Welsh cartoonist celebrated for his wit and storytelling prowess, invites readers on a sci-fi adventure like no other… An intergalactic romp…where laughter meets social commentary.”—TOONS MAG View →
Explore Desert Habitats with Rosita
“Teachers planning a study unit on biomes or habitats may want to include this title along with the other titles in the Sesame Street® Habitats series. As they learn about the desert, children will probably love viewing the color photographs along with seeing the appearances of the View →
Haiku, Ew!: Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature
“While haikus and ickiness may not seem like the most obvious pairing, this book uses revolting facts to provide a surprisingly engaging dose of science.”—School Library Journal View →
The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie: Infinite Identities around the World
“An accessible, thorough, curiosity-provoking introduction to gender.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Explore Polar Habitats with Ernie
“Pages alternate between standard facts about the title habitat, accompanied by a photo, and a character using a speech bubble to offer commentary. . .An introduction to habitats with some familiar friends.”—Booklist View →
When Creature Met Creature
“Conveying two modes of communication, the creators portray how sensation and language dovetail, and how two beings can complement each other nearly perfectly.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Ellie and the Marriage List
“Characters with varying disabilities . . . are sensitively and organically portrayed by educator Seabolt in this wholesome slice-of-life debut.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Monster Pie
“The illustrations include multicultural elements. The themes are friendship, accountability, and reward. A good selection for beginning readers. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Una fruta es una maleta para las semillas (A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds)
“Children will be drawn in by the engaging narrative and the watercolor illustrations that depict the journey seeds can take before they end up in tummies. The images will have early elementary students wanting to pick the fruit right off the page.”—School Library Journal View →