Reviews
Living Simply: A Teen Guide to Minimalism
“[A] useful addition to any collection.”—Booklist View →
Inside the Villains
“A handsome literary and visual package that invites exploration with the fingers, the eyes and the imagination.”—Shelf Awareness View →
The Magic of Melwick Orchard
“Readers who appreciate magical realism will find the premise of the tree intriguing, and they’ll enjoy a solid story about the family’s emotional rollercoaster and the sisters’ love.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Castle of Lies
“Castle of Lies is like a CW show crashing into a fantasy in the best way, with backstabbing teens in a castle occupied by the enemy, plus bonus! magic zombies.”—Sarah Tolcser, author of Whisper of the Tide and Song of the Current View →
Castle of Lies
“Wonderfully original, instantly captivating, and truly genre-redefining! With riveting prose and a lovable cast of duplicitous schemers, Castle of Lies is the fantasy book I’ve been dying to read!”—Andrew Shvarts, author of Royal Bastards View →
A Valentine for Frankenstein
“[This] Valentine’s Day–Halloween mash-up is ideal for kids who think smooching is pretty gross.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Dreidel Day
“Join a playful, cuddly kitty to spin, bounce, tumble, hop, and more, from one to eight on Hanukkah. Each full color spread offers a numeral, an action, a cute pose for the kitty to match the action named, and the appropriate number of dreidels to match each numeral. Each double… View →
Light the Menorah!: A Hanukkah Handbook
“True to its subtitle, this is a resource for families observing the Festival of Lights at home. The candle blessings – in Hebrew, transliteration, and English – are followed by free verse poems and brief reflections to read on each of the eight nights of the holiday. The poems… View →
All Eyes on Alexandra
“The Crane family wonders what to do with Alexandra Crane. She doesn’t follow in formation. She doesn’t march correctly. Instead, she likes to explore and flirt with danger. Saba Crane goes along with her and begins to understand Alexandra’s strengths. He sees that she correctly… View →
The Edelweiss Pirates
“Set in Germany in 1938, this story’s young narrator, Kurt, longs to be an anti-Nazi activist like his older brother, who is a member of the resistance group, the Edelweiss Pirates. Their risky activities include distributing anti-Hitler leaflets, painting over Nazi symbols, and… View →
Pickled Watermelon
“Molly is looking forward to spending the summer at camp with her friends when her parents tell her about a change in plans. She will be visiting her father’s family in Israel instead, spending an entire month staying with them and getting to know them. Her paternal grandparents… View →
A Heart Just Like My Mother's
“Anna’s mother is renowned for her kindness, creativity, and outgoing humor, which makes Anna feel they have nothing in common and that she will never live up to her mother’s exceptional qualities. After noticing a hungry man asking for money outside their frequently visited deli,… View →
An Unlikely Ballerina
“This long-overdue picture book biography of Alicia Markova, née Lily Marks (1910–2004), is a pleasure to behold. In clear and concise prose, the author tells the story of a talented Jewish girl born in London, England who loved to dance, overcame adversity, and eventually became a View →
“A blissful release into the world of wonder. I would like to give this book as a gift to every child, every person in my life.”—The New York Times Book Review View →
A Map into the World
“With the clear, careful, and beautiful language we’ve come to expect from her, Kao Kalia Yang unfurls her first children’s book, a journey waiting to reward our every step.”—Bao Phi, author of A Different Pond View →
Solutions for a Cleaner, Greener Planet: Environmental Chemistry
“Terrific for classroom use. Environmental chemistry that is eminently readable and hopeful.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Baby Beast
“[A] lighthearted bit of behavior modeling.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Women in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots
“A thorough account of interest to report writers as well as young women considering a military career.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
No More Excuses: Dismantling Rape Culture
“A laudably current guide to rape culture . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Magic of Melwick Orchard
“The fragile relationship between the sisters is well drawn, and though the family’s life seems on the brink of blowing apart, Caprara skillfully shows that good things are quietly blossoming.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Moe Berg: Spy Catcher
“An interesting adventure for sports fans and history buffs.”—Booklist View →
Alligators and Crocodiles
“An irresistible hook and well-organized content.”—Booklist View →
Wolves and Coyotes
“An irresistible hook and well-organized content.”—Booklist View →