Reviews
Midwest Book Review - Big Boy 4014 and the Steam Team: The World's Largest Steam Engine Roars Back to Life!
Kids who love trains will relish the lively history, colorful illustrations by Adam Gustavson, and details of train restoration and recovery which follows how the Big Boys were not only part of the past, but are now part of present-day rail efforts… View →
Story Monsters Ink - Yasi and Mina's Pomegranate Tree
An enduring tale about two young children who share a courtyard and are separated by the activities of war. W View →
The Horn Book - The Dog Who Saved the Bees
Gibeault’s text nicely balances details about beekeeping and dog training with plenty of action and emotional appeal. Hohn’s soft illustrations in an earth palette bring dog Mack’s lovable, if at first unruly, personality to life. View →
Midwest Book Review - The Baker's Dozen
A rhyming donut celebration is accompanied by a recipe and counting opportunities that read-aloud adults will find multifaceted fun, promising education and entertainment all bound by a delicious doughnut theme. View →
Midwest Book Review - No One Told Sandra Day O'Connor What to Do: The First Woman to Serve on the United States Supreme Court
…a biographical sketch of O’Connor’s political trailblazing efforts that gives picture book readers an introduction into a range of themes.. View →
Publishers Weekly - The Mouse Buffet: A Christmas Treat
Juxtaposed with the sure-to-pounce cat, scenes of the rodents—who look alternatingly euphoric and frantic—gobbling the kaleidoscope of goodies create a gentle suspense. And Ross Ferreri’s brief and bustling onomatopoeic outing serves up a sudden, surprise ending that’s delicious for all. View →
Donovan's Literary Services - The Bakers Dozen
[This] rhyming donut celebration is accompanied by a recipe and counting opportunities that read-aloud adults will find multifaceted fun, promising education and entertainment all bound into a delicious doughnut theme. View →
Midwest Book Review - OH DEER!
[This] story evolves into one of who is cleverer in a tale that gardeners will especially relate to, and which parents will enjoy reading to the very young, with its colorful confrontations and opportunities for dramatizing sounds. View →
Midwest Book Review - When Night Comes Calling
From the night sky to animals that awaken and venture out only in the cover of darkness, Schumerth’s lovely lyrical rhyming story, enhanced by lovely illustrations by Sheryl Murray, brings this world of wonder to life in a manner that will attract read-aloud adults and young picture book View →
Donovan's Literary Services - No One Told Sandra Day O’Connor What to Do: The First Woman to Serve on the United States Supreme Court
The biography gives lively embellishment to O’Connor’s life and her ideas….The result will encourage many discussions among young people about women’s history, rights, and effectiveness. View →