Imaginative, socially-conscious, educational picture books and informative, lively nonfiction.
A selection of Boyds Mills Press books are available online at the Highlights website.
Booklist, in the May 1, 2009 issue, writes the following about Suzanne Bloom's A Mighty Fine Time Machine:
"Children who have ever created anything out of a box will identify with the trio’s ingenuity. The colored pencil-and-gouache illustrations add warmth and humor to the story. Bloom’s whimsical word choice will further draw children into the story and have them rooting for the friends’ success."
Kirkus Reviews, in the March 15, 2009 issue, writes the following about Pamela F. Kirby's What Bluebirds Do: “This welcome introduction to the habits of eastern bluebirds features crisp photographs of a mated pair's courtship, nesting and rearing of five babies to fledging and beyond. ... Both enlightening and invigorating.”
Lorianne Siomades' Katy Did It! was reviewed in the March 1, 2009 issue of School Library Journal:
"Digitally created jewel-tone illustrations are airy and uncluttered against a pure white background. Shadows on the white space as [Katy] makes her highest hop above the anthill give a spread a wonderfully three-dimensional appearance. Sound effects mimic Katy’s hops, ever advancing the story, and the insect’s simplified face with round, googly eyes is especially expressive. This bright, bouncy story will be a favorite with youngsters."
