Children's Praise Archive

The King With Horse’s Ears and Other Irish Folk Tales
Retold by Batt Burns, illustrated by Igor Oleynikov

“This collection of folktales by a master storyteller will make readers feel as if they have stepped into an Irish country farmhouse for an evening of tales near the hearth.” – School Library Journal

“This is a hearty collection, handsomely produced with spot illustrations. Readers (and potential storytellers) seeking humor and adventure would do well to start here.” – Booklist

Slither and Crawl
by Jim Arnosky

“Illustrated with sketches and acrylic paintings—four on foldout pages that allow life-size representation of animal heads—this is the fruit of years of exploration and photography by the veteran naturalist. … A richness of reptiles, indeed!” – Kirkus

“For pure value-added features, few children’s books can match the work of outdoor writer and artist Jim Arnosky, whose impeccable research, concise writing and magnificently detailed illustrations are some of the components that make what he does so compelling.” – Philadelphia Tribune

Sam Ita’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
A Pop-Up Book

“Splendid!” – The Dallas Morning News





Aesop’s Fables
Retold by John Cech, illustrated by Martin Jarrie

“Will get kids thinking long beyond the last word.” – Cookie Magazine


Abe’s Fish
By Jen Bryant, illustrated by Amy June Bates

“Beautifully rendered in words and illustrations, ‘Abe’s Fish’ is a powerful story, based in fact, of the early seeds of the man who would dedicate his life to honesty and freedom.”

- Books to Borrow, Books to Buy
(nationally syndicated column)