 First of a 4-book SeriesKirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year
★ ”[A] poignant depiction of a child coming to terms with an uncomprehending adult, a trajectory that takes Bibsy from befuddlement to despair to speaking truth to power.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ ”Pitch-perfect writing, a charming protagonist, and relatable conflict—what more could readers ask for?” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "[A]n exuberant, endearing protagonist with an empowering, STEM-focused plot"--Bookpage starred review |  “A warm tale of family bursting with color and love.” —Kirkus Reviews |  ★ "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 |
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 ★ "Magical and astute, In the Dark sheds light on building community through kindness, compassion, and connection." —Booklist, starred review |  ★ “The teeny-weeny unicorn is back for a new adventure, and here his journey is magical, as one would expect from a unicorn, and full of inventive, silly surprises, as one would expect from author-illustrator Harris.” —Booklist, starred review |  A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023
★ "Tackling persistence and much more, this wryly empathic story from Derby thoughtfully models an instance of learning to respect autonomy and offer meaningful support." —Publishers Weekly, starred review |
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 "I fell in love with the unsinkable Beatrice Zinker-an unflappable, creative, and funny problem-solver with a big heart."--Ann M. Martin, New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott Honor winner
"A kind child in a book for middle-grade readers? There's no downside to that."--Kirkus Reviews |  ★"Thomas Paine, author of the pamphlet Common Sense, which rallied the Colonists to break from England, gets a strong, smart treatment here."
--Booklist
National Council for Social Studies Notable Book of 2019
2019 Bank Street Best Children's Books |  "Kang’s moody illustrations artfully convey how toxic negative dialogue can be while suggesting that there are different, creative approaches to quieting down the beast." --PW |
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 "Barnett and Rex, no strangers to metafiction, have outdone themselves in terms of tongue-in-cheekiness... Young audience members will love every over-the-top moment."
―The Horn Book |  "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 |  Silver 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 |
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 "A popular topic explored with humor and respect for its furred, feathered, and four- (more or less) legged cast." --Kirkus |  "Emerging readers will easily join in the fun. The page design allows for a well-paced and entertaining read-aloud . . . Fun, fun, fun!"
--Kirkus |  An 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 |
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 To Dare Mighty Thingsby Doreen Rappaport & C. F. Payne
★"Rappaport breathes life into her subject in a way that is sure to spark the interest of the most reluctant reader. . . Concisely written and yet poetic, this is a first purchase for every library."
--SLJ
Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book |  ★"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 |  First of a 3-book Series"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 |
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