Narrated by two teenage boys on opposing sides of the conflict between the Burmese government and the Karenni, one of Burma's many ethnic minorities, this coming-of-age novel takes place against the political and military backdrop of modern-day Burma.

"With authenticity, insight, and compassion, Perkins delivers another culturally rich coming-of-age novel."
--School Library Journal

"Perkins seamlessly blends cultural, political, religious, and philosophical context into her story, which is distinguished by humor, astute insights into human nature, and memorable characters."
--Publishers Weekly

"I loved it! It's better than Hunger Games!"
--a teen reader at The Voracious Reader in Larchmont, New York

"Author Mitali Perkins exposes a major global issue, perhaps less known to juvenile readers, through an unassuming narration, and in doing so, creates an original work that will leave a lasting impression with readers of all ages."
--ForeWord Reviews

"Exciting, tense, often beautiful, and containing a moral without whapping you upside the head with it, Mitali Perkins yet again hits it out of the park."
--A Fuse #8 Production

"This is elegant storytelling."
--Bruce Wisehart

As her students grow increasingly anxious about the Big Test, Mrs. Hartwell realizes she has to teach the most valuable test-taking skill of all: learning to relax!

"Once they stop laughing at the spot-on depiction of standardized testing, teachers should take a page from Mrs. Hartwell's book."
--Kirkus Reviews

"The illustrations...are priceless...This title will be popular in school and public libraries."
--School Library Journal

This is the story of how the farm maiden and all the farm animals worked together to make the rice pudding that they serve at the fiesta.

"A wonderful read-aloud, filled with merriment and conviviality."
--Kirkus Reviews

"The artistry of this book makes it a must buy for all libraries."
--School Library Journal

"An excellent choice for interactive, multilingual read-alouds."
--Booklist

"Reading The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred to children is a delicious way to teach Spanish vocabulary, Spanish culture, and order of events in a story."
--Medicine for the Soul...a Librarian's Blog

Bear dreams of becoming a comedian. His jokes are unbearably funny, and he wants nothing more than to make his friends laugh.

"Everyone—Bear, friends and readers—will laugh in the end."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Kids will appreciate the funny scenarios that reflect their own language mix-ups as well as the warm camaraderie among the animal friends."
--School Library Journal

"A honey of a book."
--The Horn Book Magazine

Most of all, a dragon needs love.

"Biedrzycki is after the same kind of giggly pleasure that makes one feel like dancing at the sound of an oldie but a goodie. "
--Publishers Weekly

"Young dragon lovers not quite ready for the film How to Train Your Dragon will appreciate this gentle, imaginative account of what having a dragon as a pet might be like."
--Kirkus Reviews

"...a boon for early readers, this clever, funny book will delight young dragon lovers at storytimes."
--School Library Journal

The beloved Pig Pig from David McPhail's classic series returns in a warm and funny adventure.

"Many kids, like Pig Pig, thrive on routine; reading this over and over is likely to become part of many young readers' routines."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Many kids (and adults) will see their mixed feelings about travel here."
--Booklist

What in nature could be more poetic than the hunt for food and the struggle for survival? In twenty-nine poems readers will squirm at the realities of how the animal world catches food, eats it, and becomes dinner in turn.

"Delectable poetic lessons on the food chain designed to help young readers rather literally digest the natural world."
--Kirkus Reviews

"A satisfying mix of tutelage and repartee."
--Publishers Weekly

When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are, Anything your heart desires will come to you.

"Puybaret's polished drafting gives the spreads a compelling combination of splendor and restraint."
--Publishers Weekly

"Little ones will want to pore over the pages again and again as they read and sing along with the Judy Collins recording that is included. A gem."
--Kirkus Reviews