Reviews
Booklist - Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger's Lasting Invention
…this cheery historical episode pays tribute to an African American tinkerer who revolutionized the shoe-manufacturing industry. View →
Booklist - Wild at Heart
Booklist Starred… This picture book starring two of the first environmental activists has enough wolves-are-circling danger, David-versus-Goliath conflict, and stunning graphics to keep readers riveted throughout. Married couple Olaus (a biologist) and Mardy (an agricultural View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Just Flowers
Colorful illustrations complement the text beautifully and are bound to inspire thoughtfulness (and perhaps a green thumb) in readers of all ages. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Sam and Lucy
Read-aloud parents will find Sam and Lucy the perfect choice for introducing topics of aging and change. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees
The history and tree insights combine culture, nature, and bigger-picture thinking into a presentation that moves far beyond most nature-oriented discussions of trees to consider their influence upon and meaning in human affairs. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet
This narrative nonfiction book does not disappoint and packs SO much information from letters A-Z all the while taking a reader on an adventure through 20 plus different hiking trails all across the American and Canadian landscape. Make sure you bring THIS book… View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Just Flowers
Colorful illustrations complement the text beautifully and are bound to inspire thoughtfulness (and perhaps a green thumb) in readers of all ages. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Ice Cream Everywhere
…a delightful blend of history, flavors, and insights that works on different levels to bring young readers a fine, expansive survey. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees
The history and tree insights combine culture, nature, and bigger-picture thinking into a presentation that moves far beyond most nature-oriented discussions of trees to consider their influence upon and meaning in human affairs. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet
This narrative nonfiction book does not disappoint and packs SO much information from letters A-Z all the while taking a reader on an adventure through 20 plus different hiking trails all across the American and Canadian landscape. Make sure you bring THIS book… View →