Reviews
Body 2.0: The Engineering Revolution in Medicine
“This compelling work of nonfiction about the science of improving the human condition would make an excellent addition to a career readiness or biology classroom library.”—School Library Journal View →
Giraffe Extinction: Using Science and Technology to Save the Gentle Giants
“Purchase for school and public libraries where endangered species are a hot research topic.”—School Library Journal View →
You Do You: Figuring Out Your Body, Dating, and Sexuality
“Mirk provides a relevant guide for today’s teens who need help figuring out their anatomy and their relationships.”—School Library Journal View →
I See Sea Food: Sea Creatures That Look Like Food
“[S]ure to be a hit with young audiences, whether shared during storytime or read (and reread) by deep-sea enthusiasts.”—starred, Booklist View →
A Map into the World
“[A] quietly uplifting picture book.”—Shelf Awareness View →
The Accursed Inheritance of Henrietta Achilles: Book 1
“Beautifully drawn, great facial expressions, great humor and mystery and fun, all the things you want an adventure fantasy comic to be!”—Kate Beaton View →
Fly Back, Agnes
“A beautifully written, deft, imaginative portrayal of a girl on the cusp of becoming herself and discovering her own powers.”—Kate Christensen, PEN/Faulkner award-winning author of The Great Man and The Last Cruise View →
Fly Back, Agnes
“Agnes’s story is full of revelations. The truth is delicate and durable—and different than it appears.”—Blythe Woolston, author of MARTians View →
In the Jerusalem Forest
Based on the poem, “The Pond,” by classic Hebrew poet Hayim Nachman Bialik, this peaceful picture book follows a young girl and her mother as they walk together through the Jerusalem forest and gaze at their reflections in a pond. The trees and the sky, reflected in the… View →
“A darling, curious kitty stars in this rhythmic story.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Owl's Outstanding Donuts
“[H]as gentle humor, some action at the climax, and a touching examination of Mattie’s grief.”—School Library Journal View →
Mr. Tempkin Climbs a Tree
This is a delightful picture book that conveys Jewish — and universal — themes of the importance of intergenerational friendship and helping one’s neighbors. The illustrations are brightly colored and contain many details for children to notice and focus on as they… View →
Daisy the Digger
“A sweet lesson in appreciating who we are rather than focusing on what we are not.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“Illustrative details abound in this atmospheric picture book of a mere 112 words.”—Shelf Awareness View →
Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science behind Your Favorite Monsters
“In ‘Monstrous,’ which is filled with Beccia’s sharp and funny illustrations, you can learn loads of basic monster facts (such as ‘Where to find the Kraken and other sea creatures’ and ‘The anatomy of Godzilla’), as well as more offbeat… View →
Encyclopedia of Grannies
“This book is a comic exploration to share with families of lighthearted grannies of all kinds.”—School Library Journal View →
On a Snow-Melting Day: Seeking Signs of Spring
“©lever, thoughtful, and engaging.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Where's My Stuff? 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide
“Sensible information well organized and presented.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Kugel for Hanukkah?
“With cheery, identically composed cartoon spreads leading up to the reveal . . . Everin and Ashdown build the suspense for their holiday mystery.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Chelm for the Holidays
“©ombine[s] the Chelmites’ goofy logic with endearing evocations of shtetl life.”—Publishers Weekly View →
In the Jerusalem Forest
“[A] good introduction to a nature walk, and could lead to some interesting explorations of the properties of water and reflection.”—Booklist View →
The Elephant in the Sukkah
“[A] welcome addition to holiday shelves.”—School Library Journal View →