In Dan Kainen and Ella Morton’s "Outback", Photicular illustrations pair with text, resulting in accessible infographics that amaze, educate, and delight. The definition of the Outback itself is rich and complex. With no determined... Read More

When Max breaks a precious family heirloom by accident, her immediate solution is a wild scheme involving the construction and use of a homemade time machine. The book is an enjoyable flit through history—a humorous, lighthearted... Read More

In this delightful introduction to basic counting skills, young children are encouraged to take note of how many arms, wings, whiskers, or teeth can be found on an entertaining array of bright creatures rendered in different patterns and... Read More

"Down on the Farm" is a charming picture book depiction of farm life. Robert Incerti’s picture book "Down on the Farm" paints a picture of farm life as four horses face their possible replacement. Dobbin is one of four cart horses on... Read More

When her tiny teapot home gets flooded, a resourceful fairy heads for drier ground, careful to transplant her strawberry patch in time for a sweet harvest. With its delightful combination of an enchanted wonderland tale with practical... Read More

Bright pictures and an inventive story make "My Snorkeling Days" an involving tale for young readers. In Jacqueline Messer’s colorful picture book "My Snorkeling Days", a young boy discovers that families can live anywhere, even under... Read More