Reviews
Beautiful Shades of Brown: The Art of Laura Wheeler Waring
“A meticulously crafted account of a trailblazing artist. Recommended for general purchase, particularly for libraries looking to include more biographies of black women artists.”—School Library Journal View →
Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics
“A celebration of perseverance in the face of adversity and a strong addition to all young biography collections.” View →
Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully
“A historical childhood fantasy in verse, Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully blends light summer fun with deep emotional challenges.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics
“. . . [An] inspiring children’s biography based on a real-life legend.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Tell Me: What Children Really Want to Know about Bodies, Sex, and Emotions
“Funny and frank, this will be an important resource for many kids.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
It's MY Sausage
“A frolicsome feline offering.”—Publishers Weekly View →
All the Dear Little Animals
“A sly, thoughtful, many-layered story.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Too Far From Home
“Readers will respond to this portrait of a proud, loving family in a difficult situation.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Poor Little Rabbit
“This brilliant board book invites a child to ‘help’ some else who’s hurting — which works wonders to induce a calmer state of mind.”—The New York Times View →
Taking Time
“Author/illustrator Loring-Fisher has created something truly special with this picture book. . . .A must-have for anyone sharing books with young children—simply exquisite.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully
“Although it’s set in the 1960s, the story reflects timeless issues that will resonate with modern readers. A fresh, inspiring exploration of a daunting issue.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I Am Brown
“The global outlook is a refreshing corrective to often confining Western understandings. . . .This message of the normalcy and joy of being brown is upbeat and uplifting.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Buen Shabat, Shabbat Shalom
“What sets this book apart is the use of Ladino, a Spanish-derived language of the Jewish Diaspora not widely spoken worldwide. Families with a Sephardic background will particularly appreciate this book.”— Kirkus Reviews View →
Follow Those Zebras: Solving a Migration Mystery
“A hopeful and helpful addition to any nature library.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Earth Day and the Environmental Movement: Standing Up for Earth
“Essential reading.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Apollo 13: A Successful Failure
“A powerful narrative of an awe-inspiring event.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Flash and Gleam: Light in Our World
“Over the course of a day, an inclusive array of children move with their families through activities and celebrations that incorporate light.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Havdalah Is Coming!
“This simple, family-centered account of weekly observance should be welcome in many Jewish homes.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
“The most, and best (pop-up) haunted house in decades.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Shalom Bayit
“A welcome book for any nature-loving toddler.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Alligator Seder
“A cheerful introduction to the holiday for youngsters, both reptile and human.” — Kirkus Review View →
You're the Cheese in My Blintz
“This is a celebration of the love and joy that a baby brings to the world, just right for enjoying during a snuggle on a lap. Like a blintz, irresistible.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
My Sister Is Sleeping
“A lovely, sweet treat for big siblings everywhere.” — Kirkus Reviews View →