Reviews
Taking Time
“The story celebrates the virtues of various places. Teachers can encourage students to describe specific things that bring them joy.”—School Library Journal View →
All the Dear Little Animals
“First published in Sweden, the book has a childlike tone that is reverent, winsome, and matter-of-fact. . . . [T]his pitch-perfect book shows children dealing with death in their own ways and then moving on.”—starred, Booklist View →
No Steps Behind: Beate Sirota Gordon's Battle for Women's Rights in Japan
“In an era when women are finally being recognized for their important accomplishments, this title adds one more name to the list.”—School Library Journal View →
Second Dad Summer
“. . . [A] cornucopia of discussion topics and an array of positive alternative role models . . .”—starred, Booklist View →
Buen Shabat, Shabbat Shalom
“With few words on each page, a modern Sephardic family prepares for and then celebrates Shabbat while introducing a variety of Ladino words. This is a fun and new concept for a board book. The illustrations are charming. All males are wearing kippot. The publisher notes that both… View →
I Love Matzah
“A toddler (and later his baby brother) eats matzah all day long during Passover. For breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack, he shares the various ways he likes it—with milk, with jam, with cheese, etc. Not a lot here, but this little rhyming story is very useful in sharing the… View →
You're the Cheese in My Blintz
“A delightful poem is the essence of this adorable board book about how much families love their little ones. With such lines as ‘You’re the kick in my hora, you’re the potato in my knish, You’re the lights on my menorah, and the star on which I wish,’ it… View →
Havdalah Is Coming!
“This is the ninth in the series, and it provides a good introduction to Havdalah, the end-of -Shabbat ritual that is often overlooked by non-observant families. Different aspects of the ritual are shown: ‘Braided candle we’ll light to brighten the night. Havdalah is… View →
Alligator Seder
“Here is a rhyming Passover board book with a funny story that features Jewish alligators in Florida. The seder rituals are highlighted as a large family of alligators celebrates Passover in the swampy Everglades. They apparently live in a regular house, wear kippot or pearl… View →
Shalom Bayit
“A lovely book with a message of the peace of nature around us includes the Jewish concept of shalom bayit in a successful way. The illustrations will be super appealing to young children and the possibilities for kids to point out various animals and learn about their homes is… View →
Individual Sports of the Summer Games
“Perfect for children’s nonfiction collections in schools and public libraries.” —Booklist View →
I Am Brown
“Clearly intended to counter the negative messages that dark-skinned children encounter early in their lives, the book bursts with love and energy, in the images and in the words.”—Booklist View →
Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
“[A] very readable, engaging, and entertaining history of American elections and politics for young people. Highly recommended.”—starred, Booklist View →
How to Live on the Edge
“[A]n interesting, informative narrative whose focus on the BRCA gene mutation marks it as an important addition to young adult literature.”—Booklist View →
Fly Back, Agnes
“Place this with books like Karen Rivers’ A Possibility of Whales (2018) and Kim Harrington’s Revenge of the Red Club (2019).”—Booklist View →
Play Like an Animal!: Why Critters Splash, Race, Twirl, and Chase
“An inviting choice for animal-lovers.”—Booklist View →
Apollo 13: A Successful Failure
“[A]n ideal resource for researchers. This compelling story of teamwork and ingenuity pretty much defines what STEM is all about.”—Booklist View →
The Stone Giant
“Read aloud or explored independently, this original fairy tale will whet the appetite for more Swedish imports.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Flash and Gleam: Light in Our World
“An illuminating choice for STEAM storytimes.”—School Library Journal View →
How to Live on the Edge
“An engaging tale of vulnerability and control.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Small Matters: The Hidden Power of the Unseen
“A solid invitation to find out more.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Judah Touro Didn't Want to be Famous
“This title is a solid general purchase, particularly where picture book biographies are in high demand.” — Anne Hasse Krueger View →
Mr. Tempkin Climbs a Tree
“A satisfying, if somewhat introspective, addition to the friendship shelf.” — Kay Weisman View →