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Cover: Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement

Booklist - Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement

“Books in the Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series provide quick introductions to varied aspects of Black history and culture…the slender volumes in this visually appealing series provide useful, brief overviews of their respective subjects.” View →

 
Cover: Racial Justice in America

Booklist - Racial Justice in America

“Books in the Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series provide quick introductions to varied aspects of Black history and culture…the slender volumes in this visually appealing series provide useful, brief overviews of their respective subjects.” View →

 
Cover: There Was a Hole

Kirkus Reviews - There Was a Hole

“Lehrhaupt sensitively handles a common emotional side effect of healing from grief: worrying that moving on means forgetting…By showing Lily beginning to recover due in part to the help of a friend, Lehrhaupt demonstrates that kids have the ability to help themselves and… View →

 
Cover: The Peach Pit Parade: A World War I Story

School Library Connection - The Peach Pit Parade

“Part of the Tales of Young Americans series, author Shana Keller takes a little-known episode from World War I and weaves it into not only a story about family, but one of determination to help and the strength of community to make things happen… An engaging story with many truths to tell.” View →

 
Cover: The Black Hole Debacle

Kirkus Reviews: The Black Hole Debacle

“In an episode that leaves no pun unturned, the unwelcome if exciting visitor, showing “less-than-stellar” manners, quickly gobbles down Jordie’s crayons, lunchbox, and other stuff—and worse, once she contrives to sneak it home, everything in her room (except a pair of unicorn… View →

 
Cover: Let's Build a Little Train

Kirkus Reviews - Let's Build a Little Train

“Robust vocabulary (bogie, coupling) will intrigue newer train fans while tickling advanced enthusiasts. Careful word and layout choices strike a sweet spot—this book will appeal both to readers looking to learn something new and newcomers seeking a deep dive. No drama or trouble… View →

 
Cover: So Much More to Helen: The Passions and Pursuits of Helen Keller

Kirkus Reviews: So Much More to Helen! The Passions and Pursuits of Helen Keller

“Most people know the story of Keller learning the word water, but many don’t know about the life of activism she led after that. Pincus tells us about all the things Keller was—deaf-blind, yes, but also an author, activist, friend, and dog lover, among many other things. The didactic… View →

 
Cover: Hello, Baby! I'm Your Mom

Publishers Weekly - Hello, Baby! I'm Your Mom

“Bunting articulates the unique attributes of each creature via rhyming couplets, which also frequently stress the mothers’ awareness of youth’s ephemerality… Ishida’s luminous, full-spread renderings gently support Bunting in exploring parent-baby bonding.” View →

 
Cover: Mushroom Rain

San Francisco Book Review - Mushroom Rain

“Mushroom Rain is a valuable contribution to the body of nonfiction children’s books concerning the natural world… Elementary school educators will find this a treasurable resource for their classrooms.” View →

 
Cover: Summer's Call: A Michigan Day

Midwest Book Review - Summer's Call: A Michigan Day

“The Michigan-based author and illustrator capture the experience of summer in the Great Lake state with lovely stories and artwork that harkens to older times. Libraries can consider this celebration of Michigan’s environment a fine compliment to the usual geographic… View →