Plumfield and Paideia

Handle With Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey

Reviewed by Sara Masarik
There are many butterfly books available to young families. What makes this book unique is that it is not just a story about the life cycle of the butterfly. Instead, it is a fascinating look into the work of the Costa Rican butterfly farmers at El Bosque Nuevo and the scientists at Boston’s Museum of Science. Read the full review

Hanna's Cold Winter

Reviewed by Sara Masarik
This short story told with warm and cozy illustrations recalls the story of a Budapest family who loved the hippos in their world-famous zoo, the charismatic Hanna in particular. The illustration has a nostalgic feel and invites the reader into a fuller understanding of the story. Read the full review

Hannah of Kentucky: A Story of the Wilderness Road

Reviewed by Sara Masarik
Written with excellent language and writing, this story is very alive and a joy to read. The reading level is comparable to something like a Childhood of Famous Americans book whereas the point of view is something like the We Were There books. While Hannah and her family are fictional, Otis tells us, through the character of Hannah, about Booneborough as if she was giving us a real first-person account. Read the full review