Reviews
Booklist - Diné
STARRED: Bruegl (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin/Stockbridge-Munsee) balances contemporary life with historical insights regarding the Diné people in this engaging selection from the Indigenous Peoples of North America series (6 titles)…A concise but… View →
Booklist - What's the Appeal?
This entry in the Take a Look! Modern Media Literacy series (6 titles) is not only an informative book about media literacy, it’s also a hands-on approach to understanding and engaging with the concepts of rhetorical appeal, which are important in navigating today’s media… View →
Booklist - Brave Old Blue
This reassuring rescue story is a tender pick for storytimes, and an author’s note detailing the responsibilities of horse ownership and horse rescue organizations makes it an especially appealing addition for collections struggling to keep pace with avid young horse lovers. View →
School Library Journal - No One Told Sandra Day O'Connor What to Do
The story is told dynamically, with enough context to appreciate O’Connor’s contributions to women’s rights as a white female judge, while keeping the story personal and engaging…With Americana-style illustrations, this picture book biography about the first woman to serve on the… View →
Publishers Weekly - The Beat of the Dragon Boat
A Chinese grandfather enthralls his grandson in this lightly fantastical work about a traditional celebration…Wong’s finely detailed illustrations gesture at deep intergenerational affection while combining the detailed wonders of the dragon story with the day-of thrill of the race. View →
Boswell Book Company - Oh Deer!
This story is extremely creative and sure to captivate kids of all ages. View →
Kirkus - Goose Egg Island
A bonded pair of Canada geese raise a family…The many double-page spreads make for an immersive read-aloud. A vivid and authentic account of geese living their beautiful, wild lives. View →
Kirkus - No One Told Sandra Day O'Connor What to Do
From childhood on, Sandra Day O’Connor (1930-2023) bucked notions of how a young woman was expected to behave…An admiring glimpse at a pioneering legal figure. View →
Kirkus - The Bakers Dozen
Written in rhyming couplets, Moore’s playful text teaches important lessons of persistence, resiliency, and embracing change. Stegmaier’s contrasting palette of oranges and blues pops on the pages, accentuating the flurry of activities in the bakery…A glazed doughnut recipe with… View →
Kirkus - Big Boy 4014 and the Steam Team
Arnold and Gustavson pay tribute to the world’s biggest steam locomotive…A mighty steam train is resurrected at last. View →