Reviews
Kirkus - Oh Deer!
An entertaining tale with an affirming message for introverts. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Bear at the Fair
Bear at the Fair by Sophia Gholz tells of a grumpy bear that crashes the local fair with destruction and a bad attitude…Susan Batori’s whimsical illustrations enhance a rollicking rhyme that shows how strangers come together to problem solve and… just perhaps…… View →
Midwest Book Reviews - The Secret of Fall
Coy’s focus on the sights, sounds, smells, and feel that makes fall stand out from any other season encourages youngsters to explore and better understand the outdoors. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Little Red Chair
Alexandra Thompson adds inviting illustrations that profile both Mia and her world, creating interest among young people who become involved in her life. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Baby Bat Bedtime
The lives of bats take center stage as their family relationships and habits are reviewed via photos and lovely illustrations by Gavin Scott in a fine, rare blend of fiction and nonfiction. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - I Love You Jingle Bell Baby
…a seasonal story of love and discovery that centers around holiday activities that young rabbits enjoy…Petra Brown’s winning illustrations emphasize holiday wonder paired with and enhanced by love and family participation. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger’s Lasting Invention
…a fine biographical sketch that holds all kinds of value, from following the experiences of a Black immigrant to achieving the impossible against all opinion and odds. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Wild Greens Beautiful Girl
Erica Lee Schlaikjer’s Wild Greens, Beautiful Girl (9781534113152, $18.99) will reach ages 4-8 with a gentle story of a girl’s recognition of an ugly plant’s medicinal and culinary usefulness. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Wild at Heart
Their story deserves to be told to a wide audience, and Anna Bron’s gorgeous illustrations assure this book’s attraction. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Memoirs of a Dog
This engaging dog’s-eye viewpoint will prove delightful to young readers and read-aloud parents as Topanga reviews his skills and contributions to his home. View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Ocean Blue and You
The Ocean Blue and You by Suzanne Slade (9781534112797, $18.99) enjoys bright illustrations by Stephanie Fizer Coleman as it pairs lyrical text with evocative “you are here” explorations of the undersea ocean environment. View →
School Library Journal - Space Shuttle
A good choice for primary grades with its unique approach to a high-interest topic. View →
School Library Journal - Space Station
A good choice for primary grades with its unique approach to a high-interest topic. View →
School Library Journal - Taylor Swift’s Swifties
A great series for struggling readers who may also be fans of these popular artists. View →
School Library Journal - The BTS ARMY
A great series for struggling readers who may also be fans of these popular artists. View →
School Library Journal - Social Media in the Age of Socrates
A useful series for reluctant readers, or precocious intermediate grade historians. View →
School Library Journal - Scandals and Blunders That Killed Campaigns
Interesting and unusual facts about United States elections are presented in these six volumes. Readers learn that senate candidate Christine O’Donnell once claimed to be a witch, former movie star Ronald Reagan won the presidency, and Mr. Potato Head received four votes for mayor of… View →
School Library Journal - Satellite
A good choice for primary grades with its unique approach to a high-interest topic. View →
School Library Journal - Putting the Party in Political Parties
Interesting and unusual facts about United States elections are presented in these six volumes. Readers learn that senate candidate Christine O’Donnell once claimed to be a witch, former movie star Ronald Reagan won the presidency, and Mr. Potato Head received four votes for mayor of… View →
School Library Journal - Rover
A good choice for primary grades with its unique approach to a high-interest topic. View →