Reviews
Kirkus - The Secret of Fall
Popping with color, the enticing, collagelike illustrations feature a group of playful, curious, racially diverse children frolicking outdoors and marveling at the seasonal changes. Don’t keep this lovely book a secret: Display it widely and hand it to inquisitive young readers this fall. View →
Kirkus - Apple Pie Tired
A delightful account of helpfulness, plans placed on hold, and disappointment avoided…A mouthwatering, heartwarming story of teamwork. View →
Kirkus - Bear at the Fair
Young readers will enjoy visiting this animal fair. View →
Kirkus - Samba!: The Heartbeat of a Community: Ailton Nunes’s Musical Journey
A salute to a Brazilian community’s spirit and music…celebratory introduction to a distinctive musical genre. View →
Kirkus - Little Red Chair
A gentle read-aloud or independent read at day’s end. View →
Kirkus - Baby Bat Bedtime
Bats are both interesting and lovable in this book…A fascinating introduction to an essential animal, coupled with a familiar bedtime-averse-child story. View →
Kirkus - I Love You Jingle Bell Baby
The cheery, colorful illustrations are as soft, warm, and lush as rabbit fur…A sweet family Christmas purchase that will be treasured through the years. View →
Kirkus - Rollin' on Down the Line: Lady Bird Johnson’s 1964 Whistle-Stop Tour for Civil Rights
An engaging whistle-stop tour through an important chapter in women’s history that’s rarely given room to shine. View →
School Library Journal - I Love You Jingle Bell Baby
This story is told in rhyming verse that will bring a smile to readers’ faces…A great addition to children’s library collections View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Samba!: The Heartbeat of a Community: Ailton Nunes’s Musical Journey
…vibrant biographical sketch of Ailton Nunes…Lovely illustrations by André Ceolin magnify the action and attraction of this musical journey. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Full Circle
…colorful illustrations enhance the survey of natal homing View →
Historical Novel Society - Just One Girl: A Fight for Equal Rights
A straightforward story with a good message. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Rollin' on Down the Line: Lady Bird Johnson’s 1964 Whistle-Stop Tour for Civil Rights
…Rollin’ On Down the Line is lively and informative. View →
Jill Mills - Just One Girl
Just One Girl is a beautiful story and gave me the chills! It’s a perfect companion to our new language arts curriculum whose first unit is human rights. I’m excited to share it with my classes. View →
Christine Fugere, Elementary Librarian, Parsippany-Troy Hills School District, NJ - Just One Girl: A Fight for Equal Rights
Trinka Hakes Noble has done it again! Go and get this book for your girls or for your students NOW! I have fallen in love with so many of Trinka’s picture books, but this one stands out from the rest. Well done! View →
Marilyn J. Eisenwine, Ph D, Professor of Teacher Education (retired) , Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX - Just One Girl: A Fight for Equal Rights
This story brought tears to my eyes. I grew up in the same era as the author and received the same negative messages about possibilities for my future. We need changes in our country as described by these strong characters. View →
Rose Cappelli, Keystone to Reading, Keystone State Literacy Association, PA - Just One Girl: A Fight for Equal Rights
Just One Girl is a timely reminder that the fight for equal rights is still going on today. Informative and inspirational. A must have for any classroom or home library. View →
J. Borden, Author Chair, Keystone State Literacy Association, PA - Just One Girl: A Fight for Equal Rights
This book is awesome! I can’t wait to share it with my granddaughters and my students. It would be a great addition to any classroom and family library. View →
Ruth Keefer, Ph D, Director of Curriculum (retired), South San Francisco School District, San Francisco, CA - Just One Girl: A Fight for Equal Rights
An important book for all young readers with a heartfelt message, especially for girls, but also an ageless mantra for all women! View →
Foreword Reviews - Wild at Heart
Their legacy of study and stewardship will inspire all nature lovers. View →












