John Segal

Mar 19, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Beth Ferry |Brendan Wenzel |John Segal |Silvia Álvarez

The shelf on environmental activism is crowded; this one doesn’t stand out. A polar bear, infused with sunlight, describes its plight to young listeners. How exactly the “solar” bear came to shine is never explained, but Wenzel’s luminescent beast does indeed glow against midnight blue backgrounds.

Mar 12, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Karen Good Marable |John Segal

A fresh take on an enduring theme. When Irie tells her momma she hates her big poofy hair, her momma explains that everything about Irie was perfectly custom made. Irie wants her hair to swing and bounce like the “pretty hair” that “everyone else” has. But Momma tells her that she didn’t make Irie to be like everyone else. “I made you to be you.” Momma explains that when she was expecting Irie, she talked to God and made special requests.

Mar 5, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Corey Tabor |John Segal |Silvia Álvarez

A winning tale of two pals engaged in a safely silly competition. Two foxes challenge each other and become friends in this beginning reader. A white fox and a red fox are startled to realize that they’re both named “Fox.” The red fox is determined to show off all of its foxy skills: It’s sneaky, it can do tricks, and it can jump.

Dec 16, 2023 | kirkusreviews.com | Amy Hest |Rachel Bright |Chris Chatterton |John Segal

While waiting for Dad to check on him in the middle of the night, Bunny gets up and packs a wagon full of nighttime supplies for his father. In the still of the night, Bunny impatiently awaits Dad, who always comes to check on him. Finally, Bunny slips out of his crib, slides into his slippers, and puts water, a blanket, a cookie, and a book into his wagon. He heads for Dad’s room.