★ "The Pumphrey brothers convey a feeling of community-created abundance as the narrator reflects on family history in this intergenerational story that hints at larger sociopolitical issues." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "A sumptuously illustrated, bittersweet story that’s at once an ode to and a eulogy for Black American farms." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review | A Garden in my Hands★ “An intimate, lyrical story about an ancient artistic tradition.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "[A] vibrantly rendered picture book." —Publishers Weekly, starred review | ★ "Convention is upended in this striking tale of individuality and change." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"The underlying message, that it is okay to stray from what is expected, will delight young and old readers alike." —School Library Journal |
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How We Say I Love You"A warm embrace of a book." —Kirkus
"This is a successful story that shows not only the myriad ways families indicate love but also an extended family as well." —SLJ
A Target Book Club Pick
A Dollywood Imagination Library Selection | ★ "Any youngster who has felt the pain of putting away childish things will find this an emotionally palpable, thoughtful story.” —The Bulletin, starred review
"Figueroa’s lush, electric, pulsating hues and colors bring the worldbuilding to life....the robust storytelling throughout will prove the book’s greatest lure." —Kirkus Reviews | Super Pancake (#1)"Full of friendships, food fights, and slightly ridiculous bad guys, this is a sweet, silly caper ready to be gobbled up." —SLJ
A Target Book Club Pick |
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Peek-a-Bruce"The artwork, as in all the Mother Bruce books, is exquisite, in the same league as any of the great children's classics: rich in detail, deft, smooth, elegant, and expressive. Part Are You My Mother? part The Odd Couple, all delightful."―Kirkus | Soldier Song: A True Story of the Civil WarSilver Medal, Original Art Show, Society of Illustrators
★"[R]emarkable. . . . An arresting, soulful tribute to the power of music and the shared humanity that underlies conflict."--Booklist | Bob, Not Bob! *To be read as if you have the worst cold ever★"[A] perfect cheer-up for a kid tucked up with a cold."
―BCCB
★"The narrative is satisfying beyond the funny gimmick...offering depth and heart in addition to the silly misunderstandings."
―Horn Book |
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Duck, Duck, Moose!"Emerging readers will easily join in the fun. The page design allows for a well-paced and entertaining read-aloud . . . Fun, fun, fun!"
--Kirkus | The Mortification of Fovea MunsonAn Indies Introduce pick
A Summer 2018 Kids' Indie Next List pick
"Equal parts screwball comedy, coming-of-age story, and tearjerker-I loved, loved, loved it!"--Varian Johnson, author of The Parker Inheritence
"Hilarious and disgusting in equal measure. In other words, exactly what you've been waiting for."--Adam Gidwitz, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale | She Did It! 21 Women Who Changed the Way We Think"A rich and multilayered celebration of women's innovation and perseverance."--PW |
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Oliver and his Alligator★"On the first day, both the light and the dark sides of kindergartners will go to school, their kissing hands clutching a stuffed alligator, self-confidence soaring."
-- Kirkus | Cupcake Cousins, Book 1"Delia’s anxieties and Willow’s struggle to be seen as more than a little kid are relatable, and first-time illustrator Hughes’s spot illustrations...give a good sense of the girls, the vacation home they love, and the matter-of-fact racial diversity of their clan."
--PW | Templeton Gets His Wish"Templeton is a celebration of independence, and of our complex feelings about those we love."
--Horn Book |
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