Reviews
Kirkus Reviews - The Wildes: The Amazon
“Prolific wilderness adventure author Smith takes readers on a wild ride in his latest book, featuring an American family pursued by gold-seeking criminals in the Amazon…A fun, fast-paced thrill ride.” View →
Booklist - PEW! The Stinky And Legen-dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham
“The appealing story is both a crash course in cheese making and an entertaining historical account, with lively illustrations wonderfully conveying the action and the hilarity of the developing odor. An entertaining ode to a funny footnote in American history.” View →
Kirkus - If You Wake a Skunk
“The rollicking rhymes and second-person address keep the pages turning and the threat level high in this amusing, educational look at what you should do if you come across a skunk. (In case you don’t already know, the answer is universally to retreat!)…Sure to provoke… View →
Kirkus Reviews - Travel Guide for Monsters Part Deux: A Canadian Adventure
“Unabashed enthusiasm, educational geography, and wacky critters—a fairly fun combination, eh?” View →
Booklist - Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII
“Swanson’s writing is lively, and the duck family’s saga remains engaging, particularly within its historical context.” View →
Kirkus Reviews - City Beet
“Cohen’s modern, urban take on the Russian folktale “The Enormous Turnip” unites a diverse neighborhood for a comically common cause. The jaunty refrain is fun to recite after each failed attempt. Lugo’s colorfully detailed illustrations add to the humorous enterprise. Community… View →
Kirkus - A Pigeon in Paris: Petite Takes Flight
“In a parable of persistence and tough love, adorable, anthropomorphized pigeons underscore the importance of positivity.” View →
Kirkus Reviews - Hush-A-Bye Night: Goodnight Lake Superior
“Will appeal to readers who know and love Lake Superior. " View →
Kirkus Reviews - Make More S'mores
“One of the few things better than a gooey s’more—a warm, fuzzy friendship tale (about s’mores).” View →
Kirkus Reviews - PEW! The Stinky And Legen-dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham
“A slice of history, accurately presented.” View →