Reviews
The Boy from Seville
“Originally published more than 20 years ago in Hebrew, this newly translated novel is definitely purposive: Manuel discovers that the girl he loves is also a secret Jew and that his teacher could betray them. The horrific persecution (Manuel’s grandparents were burned at… View →
Janusz Korczak's Children
“. . .this quiet account of the hero is haunting, and his self-sacrifice is unforgettable.” —Booklist View →
On Sukkot and Simchat Torah
“In evocative prose, Fishman not only explains the holiday but also captures the joyous mood that infuses it, linking the day with the traditions of yesteryear.” — Booklist View →
Abraham's Search for God
“Joyful images of the boy and the smiling sun, flowers, and butterflies will attract children, who will enjoy the legend of the strong child who grows up to tell others about One God and to father three great religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.” … View →
“Bright, vivacious photographs capture exuberant preschoolers preparing for Sukkot. . . well-focused primer for Judaica collections.” —Booklist View →
Late for School!
“This laugh-and-a-half book gets its kick from well-structured rhyming text and fruit-colored, in-your-face pictures. Fun for children and teachers alike.” —Booklist View →
A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime: More about Nouns
“Whatever the setting, from Boston to Paris, from castle to barnyard, the wildly colored, cartoonlike drawings have a zany edge. . . Recommended as an antidote to snooze-producing grammar texts.” —Booklist View →
Shipwreck Search: Discovery of the H. L. Hunley
“The exciting telling will keep the audience interested.” —Booklist View →
Wolf's Coming!
“A scary story with a cozy ending is always shivery fun for reading to young preschoolers many times over.”―Booklist View →
Finding Day's Bottom
“This affecting first-person novel is an involving story of loss, pain, healing, and family love.” —Booklist View →
Christmas Is Coming
“Bogacki contributes a series of charming, lightly stylized illustrations, warm with chalk-box colors and full of seasonal details for children to enjoy.” —Booklist View →
Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know: What Is a Synonym?
“With a simple, silly rhyme and wild cartoon scenarios of animal characters in action, this picture book in the Words Are Categorical series shows and tells the meanings of synonyms. With the slapstick art enlivening things even more, this will be a fun read-aloud, and kids will… View →
Blackberry Stew
“An uplifting book that ends with a delicious blackberry stew recipe to tie things together.” —Booklist View →
Rainbow Soup: Adventures in Poetry
“Cleary knows just what topics to put into verse. . . ensuring giggles and guffaws along with his information about verse form and function.” —Booklist View →
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Yu the Great: Conquering the Flood [A Chinese Legend]
“Children looking for folktales from outside the Greco-Roman and Nordic traditions wiII enjoy this Chinese myth, adapted by comics-writing veteran Storrie and illustrated by experienced comics-artist Carruthers. The volume maintains the tone and look of an old Chinese tale… View →
Cesar Chavez
“. . .simple, dramatic pictures book . . . clear, direct text. . . A good way to introduce children to the hero and to the issues.” —Booklist View →
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Isis & Osiris: To the Ends of the Earth [An Egyptian Myth]
“Colorful and fast moving, with bright illustrations and comic-book action pages.” —Booklist View →
Children of Clay: A Family of Pueblo Potters
“Swentzell gives readers an intimate look into the customs of contemporary Pueblo people of northern New Mexico. . . The book not only describes what must be done to produce the beautiful pots, and the cultural importance of each step, but also emphasizes how Gia Rose’s… View →
Songs from the Loom: A Navajo Girl Learns to Weave
“Roessel. . . weaves bountiful insights regarding Navajo culture into his photo-essay, ranging from ancient stories about weaving to the current state of Navajo unemployment. . . Both the process of weaving and the culture surrounding it are fascinating; the varied photographs… View →
Staying Clean
“Given the importance of hygiene to children in day care, preschool, and early-elementary-school classes, this little book will help reinforce these ideas and good practices.” —Booklist View →
Electricity
“. . . clear explanations, examples, and experiments. . . a list of book and Web resources round out this excellent introduction to a basic science topic.” —Booklist View →
“Gr.2-5. Titles in the new Animal Predators series focus on the few predators at the top of the food chain. Clear, detailed explanations describe the unique developmental path animals in each species must follow as they grow from young animals to fierce adult predators that must… View →
Nick's Secret
“Blatchford tells a good story, with the suspense building steadily to a satisfying conclusion as all of Nick’s secrets become intertwined. It’s Nick’s resourcefulness that will win readers here.” —Booklist View →
Death on Sacred Ground
" . . .Vivi and her father are appealing, and there’s plenty of authentic atmosphere." —Booklist View →