Reviews

“Why do animals have the physical attributes they have—and not others? Everyone knows that a moose has antlers, but a goose does not. It’s the same with the rest of Gehl’s rhyming animal…

“Abundant, stylized watercolor drawings of elephants are accompanied by a sparse text in which an elephant narrator presents scattered information about both African and Asian…
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“Whitman’s poem is set to a lush and stunning illustrated…
While the language of Whitman’s 1860 poem may not be as accessible to children as some other picture-book choices, artist Carro

“All kinds of animals interact fancifully in loving…
An eclectic collection of animals is depicted in warm, softly textured watercolor paintings on double-page spreads. Each of the di

Book Reviews: “The information is accurate and basic, there is nothing wrong (phew) with this recent addition to the very crowded nonfiction holiday book field.” & "The realistic pictures…

Book Review: When Little Penguin waddles and slips, Mama Penguin provides snuggly safety. This series follow-up to Abery and Mason’s Little Hippo (2020) features emperor penguins. Little…

Series Review: Offering vibrant color photographs and packed with fun facts, these books are about all kinds of ocean life—coral, eels, lobster, shrimp, manatees, and sea dragons. The…

Series Review: Offering vibrant color photographs and packed with fun facts, these books are about all kinds of ocean life—coral, eels, lobster, shrimp, manatees, and sea dragons. The…

Series Review: Extreme weather can be a frightening thing for young readers, but understanding the events around it can help alleviate fears. The realities and dangers of each weather…