Reviews
School Library Journal - F is for Feathers: A Bird Alphabet
“With enormous visual appeal and well-curated facts, this book will satisfy browsers and budding ornithologists alike.” View →
School Library Journal - STARRED Review Mushroom Rain
“This showstopper of a picture book will wake kids up to the wonders of the botanical underpinnings and incredible aspects of the science of mushrooms.” View →
School Library Journal - Light the Sky, Firefly!
“This is a beautifully illustrated and lovingly told story of the firefly. The overall story is in large print and is perfect for new readers on their own, or for reading aloud to younger children.” View →
Booklist Review - The Dish on the Dish: A History of Your Favorite Foods
“Hooking readers with punny titles, The Dish on the Dish series spotlights popular foods via clear, direct writing and a smorgasbord of mouth-watering photos…A recipe rounds out each volume in this enticing series." View →
Kirkus Reviews - The Peach Pit Parade: A World War I Story
“In portraying America’s nationwide campaign to collect peach pits, Keller centers the story on Polly, who is desperate to do something to help her father overseas. She organizes her Girl Scout troop into a parade to collect peach pits. Lucas’ bright illustrations depict loving… View →
Publishers Weekly - Jackie and the Mona Lisa
This narrative nonfiction tale spotlights Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis (1929–1994), her filling the White House with historically significant furniture to make “a living museum,” and efforts to inspire the public with art—particularly when she negotiated a 1963 loan of the Mona Lisa to View →
School Library Journal - Racial Justice in America; Histories
“The books in this series are designed for kids who want to learn more about the history of racial injustice in America. The first chapter of each title begins with a question that highlights topics explored the work (e.g., “Desegregation and Integration: What’s the Difference?” in View →
School Library Journal - Anti-Bias Learning: Social Justice in Action
“This series features concepts geared toward helping younger children learn about community. The topics of diversity, identity, social justice, and speaking up are covered in an easily understood format. The text uses a large font style and was written with early readers in mind.… View →
School Library Journal - The Universe and You
“A gentle, lyrical introduction to big science ideas just right for most collections.” View →
School Library Journal - American Eras: Defining Moments
“This series covers eras from the 1920s through the arrival of modern technology. Major events are highlighted. The narrative does not avoid difficult topics, such as discrimination or groups who disagreed with the government or the status quo. Archival photos of flappers, the Dust View →