Results for candlewick press
candlewick press published 97 books that we have reviewed
Age 4+The Gingerbread Pirates
Engaging twist on idea of toys becoming real.
Review Date: 10/29/2009
Age 14+Jumping Off Swings
Fast-moving coming-of-age tale with sex and consequences.
Review Date: 10/29/2009
Age 3+How Do You Wokka-Wokka?
Great read-aloud for energetic kids.
Review Date: 10/26/2009
Age 3+Finn Throws a Fit
Artwork gives humorous spin to tale of a "terrible two."
Review Date: 10/21/2009
Age 8+The Magician's Elephant
Magical, inspirational story perfect for reading aloud.
Review Date: 9/18/2009
Age 5+The Circus Ship
Odd shipwreck tale comes on a little strong.
Review Date: 9/14/2009
Age 14+Swim the Fly
Stereotypical boys, objectified girls, no redeeming message.
Review Date: 8/18/2009
Age 4+It's a Secret
Whimsical story ideal for young cat lovers.
Review Date: 7/7/2009
Age 6+The Girl Who Wanted to Dance
Haunting fairy tale is dark and confusing for younger kids.
Review Date: 7/2/2009
Age 6+Let's Do Nothing
Fun book about combating boredom; great for lazy afternoons.
Review Date: 6/23/2009
Age 7+The Dunderheads
Teamwork trumps an evil teacher; too scary for preschoolers.
Review Date: 6/21/2009
Age 14+Punkzilla
Grim account of a runaway teen is intense and disturbing.
Review Date: 6/15/2009
Age 12+Sahwira: An African Friendship
Intense, dramatic story of an interracial friendship tested.
Review Date: 5/22/2009
Age 10+Don Quixote
Art and emotion both lost in retelling of classic.
Review Date: 5/14/2009
Age 10+The Mythology Handbook: A Course in Ancient Greek Myths
Lavish handbook introduces Greek characters and myths.
Review Date: 5/1/2009
Age 4+Maggie's Monkeys
Sweet tale of love and imagination for preschoolers.
Review Date: 4/29/2009
Age 4+Footprints on the Moon
One boy's view of the Apollo 11 mission.
Review Date: 4/24/2009
Age 8+A Finder's Magic
Magical mystery about a boy, his dog, and an odd little man.
Review Date: 3/25/2009
Age 10+Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream
Women pilots fight for a chance to go to the moon.
Review Date: 3/18/2009
Age 14+Sophomore Switch
Chick lit with a dose of feminism.
Review Date: 3/18/2009
Age 2+There Are Cats in This Book
Rambunctious cats hide under flaps, waiting to play.
Review Date: 1/30/2009
Age 7+One Beetle Too Many: The Extraordinary Adventures of Charles Darwin
Extraordinary book celebrates curiosity, and an amazing man.
Review Date: 1/10/2009
Age 14+Chameleon
Refreshing urban read about the kids who stay out of gangs.
Review Date: 12/15/2008
Age 14+The Ghost's Child
Lyrical view of life and love won't interest most kids.
Review Date: 12/7/2008
Age 8+Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now
Third in fun, lighthearted series for reluctant readers.
Review Date: 12/6/2008
Age 15+The Kingdom on the Waves: Octavian Nothing, Vol. 2
Brilliant, brutally violent novel for mature readers only.
Review Date: 11/16/2008
Age 8+Dr. Ernest Drake's Monsterology: The Complete Book of Monstrous Beasts
Dryly humorous fake nonfiction about monsters.
Review Date: 10/1/2008
Age 13+The Knife of Never Letting Go: Chaos Walking, Book 1
Exciting but very violent dystopian thriller.
Review Date: 9/14/2008
Age 9+Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out
Enjoyable, if not always accurate, history tales.
Review Date: 9/9/2008
Age 9+Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village
Unique, brilliant, award-winning history book.
Review Date: 2/21/2008
Age 7+The Worst Witch at School
Too young for Harry? Try this fun witch series.
Review Date: 8/10/2007
Age 11+Strays
Gripping story of teen entering foster care.
Review Date: 7/13/2007
Age 4+The Cat Who Liked Potato Soup
Homespun tale of an uppity cat and grumpy old man.
Review Date: 6/17/2007
Age 3+Penguin
Charming, whimsical boy-meets-bird tale.
Review Date: 6/17/2007
Age 13+Beige
Good girl finds inner punk -- OK, but not rockin'.
Review Date: 6/15/2007
Age 4+Mr. George Baker
Reading and friendship are for people of all ages!
Review Date: 6/3/2007
Age 5+Sidewalk Circus
Waiting kids see circus acts with imaginations.
Review Date: 5/9/2007
Age 12+Shark Girl
Introspective look at a teen's road to recovery.
Review Date: 4/19/2007
Age 12+Beowulf
The ancient Saxon saga in graphic novel form.
Review Date: 3/30/2007
Age 4+Jane and the Magician
Jane, the dragon-riding knight, saves the magic.
Review Date: 3/26/2007
Age 10+Mable Riley: A Reliable Record of Humdrum, Peril, and Romance
History, adventure, and women's rights for 10+.
Review Date: 3/20/2007
Age 4+Jane and the Dragon
Girl-knight story is predictable but enchanting.
Review Date: 3/16/2007
Age 4+Library Lion
Lion of a tale proves libraries are for everyone!
Review Date: 3/16/2007
Age 8+When Heaven Fell
Snapshot of Vietnamese culture past and present.
Review Date: 3/8/2007
Age 4+Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways
Seuss Award winner is great fun for early readers.
Review Date: 2/21/2007
Age 4+Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea
Kids will dive into this secret undersea world.
Review Date: 2/15/2007
Age 13+Surrender
Lyrical, award-winning thriller has twisty ending.
Review Date: 2/11/2007
Age 4+The Runaway Dinner
Kids will eat up this zany food chase.
Review Date: 1/26/2007
Age 16+The Pox Party: Octavian Nothing, Vol. 1
Slavery-themed award-winner not for most teens.
Review Date: 1/8/2007
Age 10+Operation Typhoon Shore (Guild of Specialists, Book 2)
Intelligent, edge-of-your-seat adventure.
Review Date: 11/26/2006
Age 9+Wizardology: The Book of the Secrets of Merlin
The surprisingly dry secrets of wizardry.
Review Date: 11/8/2006
Age 7+Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Sharks and Other Sea Monsters
Stunning paper-art makes non-fiction pop.
Review Date: 8/12/2006
Age 4+Mercy Watson to the Rescue (Mercy Watson, Book 1)
Pig's first easy reader misses the mark.
Review Date: 3/14/2006
Age 7+The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Heartless toy finds love in a cruel world.
Review Date: 3/13/2006
Age 7+Encyclopedia Prehistorica : Dinosaurs
Dinosaur pop-up essential for young dino lovers.
Review Date: 1/6/2006
Age 9+Dr. Ernest Drake's Dragonology Handbook : a practical course in dragons
More detailed information for dragon fanatics.
Review Date: 10/31/2005
Age 10+Operation Red Jericho (The Guild of Specialists, Book 1)
A top-notch, old-fashioned, rip-roaring adventure.
Review Date: 10/20/2005
Age 9+Snap: A Novel
Delicate story of impending death of a loved one.
Review Date: 8/23/2005
Age 8+Silk Umbrellas
Lyrical slice-of-life from rural Thailand.
Review Date: 3/14/2005
Age 9+Because of Winn-Dixie
This poignant novel is one of the best around.
Review Date: 2/28/2005
Age 8+North of Everything
A family moves from Florida to a Vermont farm.
Review Date: 11/1/2004
Age 12+Shakespeare Bats Cleanup
Poetry helps a jock get well -- and get the girl.
Review Date: 8/16/2004
Age 2+Ginger
Beautiful to look at and delightful to read aloud.
Review Date: 7/12/2004
Age 8+Becoming Joe DiMaggio
Poems about growing up during WWII.
Review Date: 6/23/2004
Age 3+Good Night, Harry
Gentle bedtime story is reassuring in every way.
Review Date: 6/23/2004
Age 4+Tales from the Waterhole
Five easy-to-read but unsatisfying animal tales.
Review Date: 5/14/2004
Age 3+Guess Who, Baby Duck!
Celebrates bond between kids and grandparents.
Review Date: 5/13/2004
Age 4+Don't Forget to Come Back!
Engaging story about classic childhood situation.
Review Date: 5/13/2004
Age 6+Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood.
Wickedly funny take on life in third grade.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 6+Judy Moody Saves the World
Captivates kids transitioning to chapter books.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 14+Stoner & Spaz
Fast-moving, funny story for teens.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 14+The Brimstone Journals
Students tell events leading up to school attack.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 14+Feed
Satire with a nice bite -- for mature teens.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 2+Guess How Much I Love You
Sentimental bunny tale tugs on the heartstrings.
Review Date: 3/10/2004
Age 14+The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
Troublesome tale of overweight girl who's adrift.
Review Date: 2/25/2004
Age 2+In the Rain With Baby Duck
This is a solid beginning reader.
Review Date: 2/4/2004
Age 8+The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
A great read-aloud or discussion group book..
Review Date: 1/20/2004
Age 2+Bunny My Honey
Lost bunny is reunited with his mother.
Review Date: 1/14/2004
Age 4+The Dot
Student gets inspired to unleash her creativity.
Review Date: 11/18/2003
Age 2+My Friend Bear
A great book about making friends.
Review Date: 10/6/2003
Age 2+Where's My Teddy?
Gives kids small fright before reassuring ending.
Review Date: 10/6/2003
Age 6+Grandad's Prayer of the Earth
Moving story offers opportunities for discussion.
Review Date: 10/1/2003
Age 2+Baby Duck and the Bad Eyeglasses
A good fit for kids who wear glasses.
Review Date: 9/30/2003
Age 4+All Together Now
Feeble storyline lacks substance.
Review Date: 9/11/2003
Age 4+Some Things Are Scary
A list of serious and silly things that are scary.
Review Date: 9/9/2003
Age 2+Cows in the Kitchen
Children love the wide-eyed, fun-loving animals.
Review Date: 9/8/2003
Age 2+Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
As reassuring as a goodnight hug.
Review Date: 9/4/2003
Age 2+So Much
Joyful read-aloud about extremely loving family.
Review Date: 9/4/2003
Age 4+Catherine and Laurence Anholt's Big Book of Families
Reassurance that each family is unique, special.
Review Date: 9/2/2003
Age 4+Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp
Bright artwork captures many dinosaur particulars.
Review Date: 9/2/2003
Age 6+Rocking Horse Land: And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys
Six stories about toys that come to life.
Review Date: 8/26/2003
Age 9+Making Friends With Frankenstein: A Book of Monsterous Poems and Pictures
Some kids love gross, crude, and scary poems.
Review Date: 8/25/2003
Age 4+Avalanche
Snowball journeys through alphabet in fun book.
Review Date: 8/25/2003
Age 2+Poems Go Clang!
This lively collection is an auditory delight.
Review Date: 8/22/2003
Age 8+Days Like This
A reminder of all that is good around us.
Review Date: 8/14/2003
Age 4+Chameleons Are Cool
Simple yet beguiling look at chameleons.
Review Date: 8/14/2003
Age 9+Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
A classic that both adults and kids love.
Review Date: 7/17/2003
