Reviews
Publishers Weekly - June Almeida, Virus Detective!: The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus
“Paganelli contributes softly colored art with sketchlike textures and backgrounds that portray viruses, antibodies, and their ilk. An adept profile of a lesser-known scientific luminary. Ages 6–10. (Mar.)” View →
Publishers Weekly - LIttle Dandelion Seeds the World
“Vivid, screenprint-esque digital illustrations by the Howdeshells trace the seeds’ paths, showcasing animals from each continent amid landscapes enlivened by terrain-distinct color palettes. Younger readers will enjoy this informative read, which shows how nature unites the globe. Back… View →
Kirkus Reviews - Ocean Soup
“A lighthearted approach to a sobering truth.” View →
Horn Book - Stompin’ at the Savoy
“Donohue’s upbeat text includes lots of onomatopoeia, emphasizing the rhythms that kept Webb’s “heart beat[ing] in swing time.” Freeman’s energetic illustrations keep pace with the narrative and ably convey Webb’s indomitable spirit.” View →
Publisher’s Weekly - Let’s Pop, Pop, Popcorn!
“…Schumerth and Uhles offer a lively introduction to the science behind a favorite munchable.” View →
Kirkus Reviews - Because I’m New
🌟 Kirkus Starred Review by Brad Sneed a Starred… “The joys and difficulties of adding a baby to the family are detailed in this sweet tale. The text unfolds from the point of view of a new baby, giving readers an inside perspective on the things a baby can’t do View →
Kirkus Reviews - Little Dandelion Seeds the World
“The Howdeshells’ art is vibrant and engaging, taking care to include a diverse array of human racial presentations and details that establish each setting, the textured images focusing on indigenous fauna as the seeds fly. Of particular note is the lovely cover depicting a Black girl… View →
Kirkus Reviews - June Almeida, Virus Detective!: The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus
Profiles a virologist who was among the first to photograph and identify the coronavirus… Almeida’s own family has a significant presence in this account of her career and discoveries. Slade begins with her Glasgow-born subject’s early love of science and the death of her li View →
Kirkus Reviews - Headstrong Hallie!: The story of Hallie Morse Daggett, the First Female "Fire Guard"
Growing up roaming the forests of California’s Siskiyou Mountains, the only thing Hallie Morse Daggett fears is… She’s seen it devastate the forests, and it’s come terrifyingly close to her own home, and she brings food to the men of the U.S. Forest Service whenever they fight View →
Publisher's Weekly - Stompin' at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Drums
“Colorfully accentuated onomatopoeia and musical notes punctuate this profile of brilliant self-taught drummer William “Chick” Webb…” View →